Manager, Assurance

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Commitment to support your continued professional development
• Opportunities to advance and grow in the firm
• Hybrid workplace and flexible hours
• Access to diverse work - as a full service accounting firm, you will get a wide exposure to various work including assurance, taxation, and audit. You will work with clients of many different sizes and industries!
• Collaborative environment and open-door policy - easy access to Partners and Management
• Paid health & wellness days
• 4-day summer work weeks in July and August
• Flexible dress code
• In-house training programs
• Social and community events held year round

About the Role

Rise CPA is looking for an Assurance Manager to join our diverse, 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 clients.

Your Primary Responsibilities Will Include

• Overseeing client engagements and honoring commitments, leading to work being completed on time, on-budget, and meeting our high-quality standards, resulting in highly satisfied clients.
• Managing files, including setting project budgets, planning project activities, monitoring progress by staff, and reviewing projects for accuracy and completeness.
• Solving dynamic accounting and tax questions and problems.
• Mentoring and managing your team – lead by example and direct 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 CRA.
• Supporting the marketing of our organization to existing and potential clients, as needed.

Required Experience, Qualifications And Characteristics

• Undergraduate university degree
• CPA designation
• 5+ years of public practice experience, working on reviews and compilations for a variety of clients. Audit experience is an asset.
• 1+ years of experience managing a team
• Thorough understanding of ASPE, ASNPO and generally accepted auditing standards and common audit procedures and techniques
• Ability to research and analyze financial statement and audit-related issues
• Ability to provide accounting insights to clients in a clear and concise manner, including insights into complex accounting issues.
• Familiarity with the issues and challenges faced by small-to-medium sized businesses
• Independent, highly motivated, and a self-starter
• Multi-tasker and can manage multiple clients simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) – – and commitment to maintaining an open, transparent dialogue with colleagues and clients
• Effective relationship-builder – we want our clients and your direct reports to enjoy working with you!
• 'One Team' mindset - openness to collaborate with all colleagues and bring positive energy to the team.

Annual Salary Range: $85,000 – $115,000