A growing mid-sized accounting firm is looking for Audit & Assurance manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain relationships with clients to deliver excellent service, gather information, resolve problems, and make recommendations for business and process improvements
• Understand the client’s industry and recognize key performance drivers, business trends, and emerging technical and industry developments
• Lead client facing teams and assist in the planning, scope and completion of assurance (audit and review) engagements
• Direct and review field work on assurance engagements, monitoring progress in relation to budgets and due dates
• Accountable for engagement planning and scheduling as well as project financials (i.e., budgets, WIP, billing, etc.)
• Train and coach staff to develop their technical and professional skills and provide performance feedback

REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
• Approximately 3 – 5 years of relevant experience at a public accounting firm
• Working knowledge and experience working with Canadian Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE) and/or Canadian Accounting Standards for Not-For-Profit Organizations (ASNPO)
• Solid understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles and standards
• Collaborative and effective communicator that ensures client and colleague needs are met
• Experience working with accounting and tax software such as CaseWare and TaxPrep
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook