Assurance Manager

Assurance Manager | $110,000–$135,000 | Niagara Falls (In-Office)
One of the frustrations of becoming an Assurance Manager is that you can end up spending more time managing spreadsheets, deadlines and people than actually working with clients.
This opportunity offers something a little different.
You'll join one of the Niagara Region's most established independent CPA firms, taking ownership of audit and assurance engagements while working directly with Partners and a varied client base.
The firm has been operating for over 80 years, with a strong presence across Niagara. Its clients include privately held businesses, manufacturers, construction companies, hospitality groups, agricultural businesses and not-for-profit organizations.
It's an opportunity to have a genuine influence over engagements, develop your team and build long-term client relationships, rather than simply being responsible for getting files out the door.
Why consider it:Niagara Falls location, fully in-officeWell-established independent CPA firmBroad audit and assurance portfolioExposure to multiple industries and privately held businessesDirect involvement with Partners and senior clientsGenuine ownership of engagements and client relationshipsOpportunity to lead and develop an assurance teamSupportive working environmentLong-term career development and leadership opportunities
What you'll be doing:Manage audit and review engagements from planning through completionOversee multiple client engagements, budgets and deadlinesReview financial statements, working papers and assurance documentationLead audit teams and provide direction throughout engagementsIdentify and resolve complex accounting and assurance issuesWork directly with clients, including business owners and senior managementReview staff work and ensure engagements meet professional standardsMentor and develop junior and senior accountantsProvide technical guidance on ASPE, IFRS and other applicable reporting standardsWork closely with Partners on engagement planning and client mattersIdentify opportunities to provide additional accounting and advisory supportHelp maintain high standards of client service and audit quality
What they're looking for:5+ years of Canadian public accounting experienceStrong external audit and assurance backgroundExperience managing audit engagements from planning to completionPrevious experience supervising and reviewing staff workStrong knowledge of Canadian Auditing StandardsExperience with ASPE and/or IFRSComfortable managing multiple engagements and competing deadlinesStrong client communication and relationship management skillsExperience with CaseWare would be usefulPrevious Manager experience preferred, although strong Assurance Seniors ready to progress will also be considered
We support the CPA firms we partner with in building diverse, inclusive and equitable workplaces, and even if this role isn't the right fit, there may be another one that is.
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