Accounting Assurance Manager (Ottawa, Ontario)

McCay Duff LLP; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Ottawa is seeking an experienced Manager to join their team. This role involves managing client engagements, mentoring staff, and aiding in business development. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation and a strong background in accounting and assurance, alongside excellent communication skills. A commitment to professional growth and team collaboration is essential.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health and dental benefits

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in public practice, with at least two at the manager level.
• Proven ability to deliver the full cycle of project management accountabilities.
• Strong interest in coaching and development with a commitment to personal growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple engagements concurrently with project management principles.
• Develop and maintain meaningful relationships with clients.
• Conduct pre-engagement planning and manage assignments for profitability.

Skills

Advanced accounting skills

Business development experience

Strong communication skills

Leadership and mentoring

Bilingual (English and French)

Education

Professional accounting designation (CPA)

5 years’ experience in public practice

Tools

CaseWare

Caseview

TaxPrep

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced, motivated and client-driven Manager to join our accounting and assurance team. This position is based in Ottawa and largely remote.

McCay Duff, celebrating its 75th year, is one of Ottawa’s oldest mid-sized accounting firms. We offer a rewarding career, with a focus on more than just numbers—career growth, competitive salary, health and dental benefits, a team environment, and annual merit-based increases reflecting your value and contribution to the Firm.

Success in this role requires experience managing both assurance and non-assurance client engagements, mentoring staff, and business development.

We are committed to taking care of our people and supporting professional growth within the Firm.

Who you can become

You will become a key member of our multi-disciplined team focused on business growth, helping clients achieve their goals through expert assurance, business advisory and tax services. Successful candidates will mentor and assist with the development of professional staff as they progress in their careers.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical expertise and research in formulating client-related recommendations in accordance with professional standards and Firm policies;
• Manage multiple engagements concurrently with sound project management principles;
• Develop and maintain meaningful relationships with assigned clients;
• Actively participate in business development activities to recognize and seize opportunities, including marketing to attract new clients and identifying opportunities to provide additional services to existing clients;
• Conduct pre-engagement planning with the engagement team and scope, plan and manage assignments for maximum profitability while maintaining Firm standards;
• Complete detailed reviews of assurance and non-assurance engagements to ensure compliance with professional and Firm standards;
• Participate on committees in developing and implementing Firm management policies and professional standards;
• Coach staff to their highest potential through supervision, recognition, mentoring and assignment of client files;
• Conduct internal and/or external presentations and training related to area of expertise;
• Participate in interviews to assist in the selection of talented candidates;
• Conduct and/or provide input on performance evaluations.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting designation (CPA).
• Manager: a minimum of five years’ experience in public practice with at least two years at the manager level;
• Advanced accounting, auditing and tax skills;
• Demonstrated experience in business development and growth;
• Experience with CaseWare, Caseview and TaxPrep is considered an asset;
• A team player able to rally resources and work with others to meet client needs;
• Strong commitment to professional and client service excellence;
• Strong interest in coaching and development with a commitment to personal growth;
• Proven ability to deliver the full cycle of project management accountabilities;
• Superior verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines;
• Ability to work flexible hours;
• Experience with engagement problem diagnosis, solution development, client communications, decision making, documentation, managing client expectations and team leadership;
• Support the Vision, Mission and Values of the Firm;
• Ability to anticipate the long-term impact of decisions and take a comprehensive approach to problem solving;
• Bilingual in English and French considered an asset.

How to apply

If you are interested in a great career opportunity with our Firm, please locate the "Apply for this job" button in this posting and send us your resume. Please identify in your application the source from which you heard of this position.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

McCay Duff is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, or disability. McCay Duff welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and McCay Duff’s Policies on Accommodation, McCay Duff provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process.