Audit and Assurance Manager

Stern Cohen LLP; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex hours

Paid Fridays off in July and August

8 personal days

2 additional winter holiday days

2:00 p.m. Friday closure

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Mentorship and advancement

Dress for your day

Cloud-based tools

Job summary

Stern Cohen LLP in Midtown Toronto is seeking an experienced Audit and Assurance Manager to lead audit and review engagements, mentor staff, and work closely with Partners.

You will develop client relationships with privately held companies, oversee engagements, and contribute to practice management. This role offers meaningful leadership and growth opportunities within the firm.

Qualifications

• Qualified CPA designation
• 2-3 years managerial experience in a public accounting environment and oversight of audit and review engagements
• Experience as the "doer" performing similar work
• Personal and corporate tax experience of some complexity
• Experience working with privately held corporations
• Work experience with Caseware/CaseView, Taxprep, and Excel
• Client service and relationship building excellence
• Detail-oriented and analytical/inquiry skills that enable a deep understanding of our clients' businesses
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal and presentation)

Responsibilities

• Reviewing engagement files and tax returns for audit and review clients
• Building strong relationships with clients
• Acting as the "go to" person for experienced accounting staff
• Coaching and performance management of the Assurance team, and ad hoc training for others in the Firm
• Coordinating engagement staffing, scheduling and workflow with the Assurance team
• Contributing to practice management and firm-wide initiatives
• Identifying opportunities to provide additional value to clients and contributing to the firm's business development goals.

Skills

Leadership/management

Client relationship management

Communication

Audit and review oversight

Analytical thinking

Team coaching

Attention to detail

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Caseware/CaseView

Taxprep

Excel

Job description

Audit and Assurance Manager

Permanent Full-time | Two Days in Office/week

Salary range: $120-140K, plus comprehensive benefits, generous paid time off and flexible hours.

Stern Cohen LLP is an award-winning public accounting firm located at Yonge and St. Clair in Midtown Toronto. For more than 60 years, we've helped businesses, professionals and organizations succeed through practical accounting, tax and advisory services.

The Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced Audit and Assurance Manager who enjoys both the technical and people sides of public accounting.

In this role, you'll manage audit and review engagements, develop strong relationships with privately held clients, and play an important leadership role within our Assurance team. You'll coach and mentor experienced staff, contribute to practice management and work closely with our Partners and management team.

This is an opportunity for someone who wants to have an impact beyond managing files. As Stern Cohen continues to grow, there is meaningful opportunity to expand your responsibilities and advance within the firm.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing engagement files and tax returns for audit and review clients
• Building strong relationships with clients
• Acting as the "go to" person for experienced accounting staff
• Coaching and performance management of the Assurance team, and ad hoc training for others in the Firm
• Coordinating engagement staffing, scheduling and workflow with the Assurance team
• Contributing to practice management and firm-wide initiatives
• Identifying opportunities to provide additional value to clients and contributing to the firm's business development goals.

Your Skills and Experience

• Qualified CPA designation
• Two to three years' managerial experience in a public accounting environment and oversight of audit and review engagements, including file and tax return reviews
• Experience as the "doer" performing similar work
• Personal and corporate tax experience of some complexity
• Experience working with privately held corporations
• Work experience with Caseware/CaseView, Taxprep, and Excel
• Client service and relationship building excellence (for external and internal clients)
• Detail-oriented and analytical/inquiry skills that enable a deep understanding of our clients' businesses
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal and presentation)

Benefits of a Career at Stern Cohen

We believe a successful career in public accounting shouldn't require giving up your life outside of work. Our team enjoys meaningful client work, professional growth, flexibility and benefits designed to provide additional time away from the office.

We offer:

• Flex hours and a genuine commitment to work-life balance
• Paid Fridays off in July and August
• 8 personal days in addition to vacation time
• 2 additional paid days during the winter holidays
• 2:00 p.m. closure on Fridays before every long weekend
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance
• Educational assistance and ongoing professional development
• Coaching, mentorship and support from experienced leaders
• Advancement opportunities as the firm continues to grow
• "Dress for your day" flexibility
• A modern cloud-based working environment using Microsoft 365, Teams, Zoom, Copilot and other current technologies

Want to know what it's actually like to work here? Visit our Careers page to learn more about our culture and read reviews from members of the Stern Cohen team.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates whose experience closely matches the requirements of the role will be contacted. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process; however hiring decisions and judgments are made by people. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Stern Cohen offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Applicants selected for further consideration are encouraged to advise if accommodation is required.