Assurance and Advisory Manager

Waterford Executive; Elora; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is in search of an Assurance and Advisory Manager to design and deliver training programs on accounting standards and practices. This role involves collaboration with team leaders, stakeholders, and external partners to ensure high-quality learning resources. Candidates must have a solid accounting background, strong analytical skills, and exceptional communication abilities, enabling them to thrive in a dynamic learning environment.

Benefits

Merit-based promotions

Performance-based bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in accounting, with a focus on compliance and financial reporting.
• Experience in an accounting role at a public accounting firm required.
• Experience with design and testing of internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver comprehensive accounting training programs.
• Collaborate with HR and stakeholders to create inclusive learning resources.
• Assess training effectiveness and use feedback for improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Adult learning principles

Education

Undergraduate degree in accounting or business

Tools

CaseWare

TaxPrep

Job description

Our client is looking for an Assurance and Advisory Manager. This position involves designing and delivering comprehensive accounting training programs and resources. Additionally, this position will :

• Work closely with Team Leaders, HR, and key stakeholders as needed to design, develop, and deliver inclusive, high quality, sustainable learning and development programs and resources.
• Ensure training aligns with career paths, industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with external training providers, industry associations, and regulatory bodies.
• Consult with Baker Tilly (Canada) Professional Practice to leverage nationally produced professional practice resources.
• Stay current with changes in accounting and auditing standards, and professional ethics.
• Conduct new hire and current staff training sessions both in person / on site and virtually.
• Assess the effectiveness of training programs and utilize feedback to make continuous improvements.
• Develop and maintain knowledge libraries including standardized notes to financial statements and guidance on application of new accounting and assurance pronouncements.
• Implement and administrator the firm’s Learning Management System.

A successful candidate will have the following :

• Technical knowledge can be in any one or more of Audit, Financial Reporting, Tax or Corporate Finance.
• Management of audit engagements.
• Experience with design and testing of internal controls.
• Proficiency in accounting and tax software (e.g., CaseWare, TaxPrep).
• Experience in learning management system (LMS) implementation and administration is an asset.
• Undergraduate degree in accounting or business required.
• Experience in an accounting role at a public accounting firm required.
• 5 years experience in accounting, with a focus on compliance and financial reporting.
• You have a proven experience in designing and delivering engaging and effective training.
• Strong knowledge of training and development methodologies, adult learning principles, tools, and best practices.
• Strong analytical skills, and excellent communications.
• Ability to deliver responsibilities and make decisions with minimal direct supervision.
• Sound judgment regarding confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to take initiative for own learning and development.

The successful candidate will have the ability to drive their own potential through merit-based promotions and uncapped growth opportunities;individual performance-based annual bonuses; and professional development opportunities.