Associate Director, Audit and Assurance

CPA Canada; Toronto, Montreal , Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 145,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

CPA Canada is seeking an Associate Director, Auditing and Assurance Standards, to lead strategic development of audit and assurance standards. You will guide principals, manage annual and strategic plans, and liaise with international standard setters.

Remote work within Canada is available, with hybrid options at Toronto, Montreal, or Vancouver offices. The role requires CPA designation, 10+ years in public accounting, strong leadership, and excellent written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required and relevant credentials.
• 10+ years of Public Accounting experience.
• Strong strategic thinker with sound judgment and integrity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead and develop principals and work across departments.
• Advanced knowledge of auditing and assurance standards.
• Proven ability to plan and deliver complex projects.
• Collaborative and diplomatic in cross‑functional settings.

Responsibilities

• Plan and guide Board work programs and projects.
• Review materials prepared by principals to support high-quality discussions.
• Identify career development paths for principals and build skills.
• Provide development opportunities to enhance leadership and outcomes.
• Coordinate with international standard setters and monitor global activities.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders domestically and internationally.
• Foster collaboration across teams to achieve objectives.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Auditing standards knowledge

Written & verbal comms

Leadership

Client relations

MS Office proficiency

Project planning

Negotiation skills

Education

CPA designation (Chartered Professional Accountant)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

STDRD - Audit & Assurance Standards Full-time Regular Director Canada, Remote to, ON, CA

Salary Range: $145,241.00 To $165,980.00 Annually

Associate Director, Auditing and Assurance Standards

About the opportunity

The Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AASB) is an independent body created to serve the public interest by setting high-quality standards and guidance and supporting their effective application to address the evolving needs of Canadians. The AASB is actively involved in adopting international standards and developing domestic standards fit for purpose in the Canadian environment.

You will be a member of a highly-skilled, energetic and committed team of professionals to advise and carry out the work of the AASB. Working directly with senior professionals, you will be developing audit, sustainability, other assurance and relates services standards and guidance for practitioners. As an Associate Director, you will provide guidance and leadership to the principals in carrying out their work and building their career paths. The role is also responsible for managing and executing the Board's annual and strategic plans.

This position offers the flexibility of remote work within Canada or a hybrid work option aligned to any of CPA Canada’s offices in Toronto, Montreal, or Vancouver. Periodic travel may be required.

The targeted annual salary range for this position is $145,241 to $165,980 and is commensurate with experience.

What you'll do

In this role, you will:

• Act strategically in planning, prioritizing, executing, influencing and reporting on Board work programs and projects.
• Review Board and Committee material prepared by principals (e.g., agenda materials, outreach materials), supporting the development of high quality materials/discussions and enabling continuous improvement.
• Assist principals in identifying short and longer-term career goals to develop high-functioning standard-setters and future business leaders.
• Take actions to provide development opportunities for principals to build skills and gain experience to achieve set goals.
• Liaise internationally with other standards setters (including their staff) and proactively monitor global activities.
• Manage relationships with internal and external interested and affected parties (domestic and international) by providing AASB updates, assistance when needed, etc.
• Interact with colleagues, volunteers and others to achieve collaborative outcomes.

What we're looking for

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) accounting designation
• Ten (10) plus years of Public Accounting experience
• A dynamic and strategic thinker with sound judgment and integrity
• Interpersonal skills that reflect your ability to perform with tact and diplomacy when dealing in group situations.
• In-depth knowledge of auditing and assurance standards.
• A flair for research and preparing creative solutions to complex problems
• The ability to plan and carry out projects according to plan
• A compelling writer and presenter combined with excellent communication and leadership skills are mandatory
• An effective team player with an ability to work collaboratively across departmental functions
• Superior interpersonal abilities and supervisory skills; practical verbal and written communication skills
• Strong client service orientation with an ability to assess and resolve a wide range of issues in creative ways
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Ability to concurrently advance multiple tasks and projects with limited supervision
• Ability to provide effective business solutions and collaborate with senior management in problem resolution
• Demonstrates respect, flexibility, and tact; excellent listening, reasoning, and negotiating skills with an ability to work with key individuals at all levels of management
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts concisely to a senior or non-finance audience
• Healthy initiative and results-oriented mentality

What it's like to work here

At CPA Canada, we’re proud to foster a welcoming and inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes health and wellness for all employees. We believe in offering a flexible and balanced work environment, where staff can thrive both professionally and personally. Our headquarters are located in downtown Toronto, with regional offices in Montreal and Vancouver.

• you’ll enjoy competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, a robust defined contribution pension plan, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• We also offer hybrid working arrangements, regular social events, and a strong employee volunteer program.

At CPA Canada, we’re always striving for improvement, working together to build a high-performing, innovative organization that creates value for Canadian CPAs and represents the profession, nationally and internationally.

Organization values

We create a collaborative and constructive culture through our values:

CPA Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, accessible environment where each employee feels respected, valued and supported. This job posting is for a current vacancy. CPA Canada does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants during the recruitment process. All qualified individuals may apply online. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in our recruitment process kindly contact [e-mail] and we'll be happy to work with you to meet your needs.