Senior Manager, Assurance

Our client is a diverse and growth-oriented team of highly experienced professionals who deliver big firm solutions to privately-owned clients.

They are dedicated to helping you achieve your personal and professional goals. They invest in your success by creating a positive work environment designed to maximize your potential. Here are some of the incredible perks and benefits you can expect while working with our client:

• Competitive compensation package
• Hybrid workplace and flexible hours
• Opportunities for advancement within the firm
• Commitment to supporting your ongoing professional development
• Diverse work exposure across assurance, taxation, and audit, engaging with clients from various industries
• Collaborative environment with an open-door policy, ensuring easy access to Partners and Management
• 4-day summer workweeks in July and August
• Flexible dress code
• Paid health and wellness days
• In-house training programs
• Year-round social and community events

About the Role

An Assurance Senior Manager to join our diverse and collaborative team! In this client-facing leadership role, you will work closely with our team of managers and associates to implement accounting, tax, and business planning strategies for our clients.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Managing complex client engagements to ensure timely, on-budget completion while upholding our high-quality standards, leading to highly satisfied clients.
• Overseeing files by setting project budgets, planning activities, monitoring staff progress, and reviewing projects for accuracy and completeness.
• Solving dynamic accounting and tax-related questions and challenges.
• Mentoring and managing your team leading by example and guiding staff on engagement priorities.
• Acting as the day-to-day client relationship manager.
• Reviewing financial statements and corresponding tax returns for select clients.
• Preparing submissions for the CRA.
• Supporting the marketing of our organization to existing and potential clients as needed.

Required Experience, Qualifications, and Characteristics:

• Undergraduate degree
• CPA designation
• 6+ years of public practice experience, particularly in reviews and compilations; audit experience is an asset
• 3+ years of team management experience
• Thorough understanding of ASPE, ASNPO, generally accepted auditing standards, and common audit procedures and techniques
• Ability to research and analyze financial statement and audit-related issues
• Capacity to provide clear and concise accounting insights to clients, including on complex issues
• Familiarity with the challenges faced by small to medium-sized businesses
• Independent, highly motivated, and a self-starter
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple clients simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) with a commitment to maintaining open, transparent dialogue with colleagues and clients
• Effective relationship-builder who fosters positive connections with clients and team members
• One Team mindset and openness to collaboration and bringing positive energy to the team.