Assurance & Accounting Manager - Lead Client Audits

ACCA Careers; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MNP is seeking an Assurance & Accounting Manager to lead client-facing engagement teams, deliver audits, tax engagements and financial reporting. You will manage a diverse portfolio and develop client relationships while driving value and ensuring high-quality deliverables.

You will mentor staff, contribute to business development, and travel within Canada as required to serve clients in a dynamic, growing practice in the assurance and accounting domain.

Qualifications

• CPA designation is required.
• 4–6 years of public accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of business, accounting and practice development principles.
• Proven people management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead client facing engagement teams to complete audits, compliance tax engagements, budgeting, internal controls and financial/accounting transactions
• Deliver industry and technical expertise in audit and assurance through client interactions, reports, technical work, management presentations and high-quality deliverables
• Manage a portfolio of clients while understanding their business, key risks and ways to deliver added value; ensure clients’ needs are met and that relationships and accounts grow
• Accountable for engagement planning and scheduling as well as project financials (i.e., budgets, WIPS, timely billing, collection, variance recognition)
• Maintain quality control and apply specialized knowledge to anticipate, identify and address issues relevant to the client’s business, financial entries and reports
• Network in the local business community, consider business development opportunities and contribute to the preparation and delivery of competitive proposals to meet client needs
• Mentor, motivate and coach team members towards professional and personal development by setting clear expectations, providing feedback and conducting performance reviews
• Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary

Skills

People management

Client relationship building

Leadership

Audit & assurance knowledge

Education

CPA designation

Job description

MNP is seeking an Assurance & Accounting Manager to lead client-facing engagement teams, deliver audits, tax engagements and financial reporting. You will manage a diverse portfolio and develop client relationships while driving value and ensuring high-quality deliverables.

You will mentor staff, contribute to business development, and travel within Canada as required to serve clients in a dynamic, growing practice in the assurance and accounting domain.