Associate Director, Inspections

Canadian Public Accountability Board (CPAB); Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading regulatory body as an Associate Director of Inspections, overseeing audit quality and promoting excellence in financial reporting. This role requires extensive experience in public accounting, strong leadership skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders. You'll conduct inspections, manage workflows, and contribute to the future of auditing in Canada.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of public company accounting and audit experience.
• Bilingual in French and English is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of audit firms and their quality systems.
• Prepare high-quality reports and participate in improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Adaptability

Education

CPA designation

Job description

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Welcome to CPAB – Canada’s Public Company Audit Regulator

The Canadian Public Accountability Board oversees public accounting firms that audit reporting issuers. We promote audit quality through proactive regulation, robust audit assessments, dialogue with stakeholders, and insights that inform capital market participants and enhance public confidence in financial reporting.

We are recruiting an Associate Director, Inspections to join our team.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive public company accounting and audit experience at a Big Four or other national accounting firm.
• CPA designation is required.
• Deep knowledge of IFRS and Canadian Auditing Standards; US GAAP knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to travel up to approximately 6 weeks per year.
• Bilingual in French and English is preferred.

Ideal Candidate Profile

You are passionate about auditing, uphold integrity, and are a strategic thinker. You are a leader, effective communicator, team player, and adaptable to change. You are curious, motivated, and eager to contribute to the future of audit and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of audit firms and their quality systems following CPAB’s methodology.
• Manage inspection work, meet deadlines, and ensure efficiency.
• Build professional relationships with colleagues, firms, and stakeholders.
• Prepare high-quality reports and participate in improvement initiatives.
• Support stakeholder engagement and thought leadership.
• Travel as needed throughout the year.

Join Our Culture

We foster an environment of flexibility, innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth. If you want to make a difference in the future of accounting in Canada and globally, we want to hear from you.

We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The CPAB is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from BIPOC candidates and individuals with disabilities, providing accommodations throughout the hiring process.