Manager - EY Private - Assurance

Overview

As an Assurance Manager, you will be a professional member of the EY Private Client Services team, delivering quality assurance services to our clients and their stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Focus exclusively on helping business owners and entrepreneurs take advantage of opportunities and address challenges unique to private companies.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel and establish expectations of value to be delivered.
• Participate in performing audit procedures, especially focusing on complex and/or specialized issues.
• Review corporate tax returns; identify and propose solutions to corporate tax issues.
• Collaborate to plan engagement objectives and an audit strategy that complies with professional standards and appropriately addresses risk.
• Understand the client's industry and recognize key performance drivers, business trends, and emerging technical and industry developments.
• Stay informed of general business/economic developments and their impact to the client.
• Develop people by encouraging individuals to think for themselves and take responsibility for their contributions to the team.
• Delegate work successfully and conduct timely performance reviews and provide performance feedback/training. Lead by example.
• Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery.
• Maintain an educational program to continually develop skills.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with other engagement teams.
• Monitor the engagement team's progress against the plan and alter it when needed.
• Generate new business opportunities.
• Develop long-term relationships and networks both internally and externally.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or related field
• Post‑graduate diploma or degree in Accounting preferred
• Canadian CPA/CA designation or a reciprocally recognized CPA/CA designation
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in an accounting firm
• Excellent project management skills
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• A dedication to teamwork and leadership
• Integrity within a professional environment

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• The ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, dynamic team‑oriented environment
• Ability to speak, read, and write in French is preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package with performance‑based rewards and a discretionary bonus program.
• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage plan, a defined contribution pension plan, and a generous vacation policy.
• Flexibility to manage your role in a way that’s right for you, including hybrid work options.
• Support and coaching from engaging colleagues, learning opportunities to develop new skills, and career progression paths.

Toronto: $97,000 - $132,000