Audit & Assurance Manager

Permasearch, a TPI Company; Burlington; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Permasearch, a TPI Company in Burlington, Ontario, seeks a Manager, Audit & Assurance to lead diverse engagements for owner-managed and not-for-profit clients.

The role focuses on auditing, ASPE/ASNPO compliance, and professional development of CPA candidates; you will nurture client relationships and manage engagement budgets and timelines.

Join a collaborative team that values quality, continuous improvement, and mentorship for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant public accounting experience.
• Strong leadership and supervisory experience preferred.
• Excellent client service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review audit, review, compilation, and assurance engagements.
• Ensure ASPE/ASNPO compliance with professional standards.
• Oversee tax returns and compliance filings for clients.
• Mentor CPA candidates and junior staff, providing coaching.

Skills

Audit leadership

Client relationships

Review & mentoring

Budget management

Multi-engagement management

Education

CPA designation

Job description

Our client, a leading independent Accounting firm, is seeking a motivated, collaborative, and relationship-focused Manager, Audit & Assurance to join their growing team in Burlington, Ontario.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced public accounting professional who enjoys working closely with entrepreneurial businesses, owner-managed companies, corporate organizations, and not-for-profit clients. The successful candidate will lead a variety of assurance and advisory engagements while providing mentorship and development to junior team members and CPA candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and review audit, review, compilation, and assurance engagements for owner-managed businesses and not-for-profit organizations.
• Ensure financial statements prepared under ASPE and ASNPO comply with applicable professional and accounting standards.
• Oversee the preparation and filing of corporate and personal income tax returns, information returns, tax slips, and other compliance filings.
• Identify and resolve accounting, assurance, taxation, and business issues, providing practical solutions and value-added advice to clients.
• Act as a key point of contact for assigned clients and build strong, long-term professional relationships.
• Manage engagement budgets, scheduling, workflow, resources, deadlines, and realization to ensure projects are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Review team members' work and provide constructive feedback, coaching, and technical guidance.
• Mentor and develop CPA candidates and junior accounting professionals, supporting their technical and professional growth.
• Delegate assignments effectively while providing team members with opportunities to expand their skills and responsibilities.
• Work closely with Partners and other team members on complex client matters and engagement issues.
• Contribute to process improvements, recruiting initiatives, team development, and community involvement.
• Maintain a collaborative and positive team environment focused on quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant public accounting experience.
• 1–2 years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian corporate and personal taxation.
• Solid working knowledge of ASPE, ASNPO, and Canadian assurance standards.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting and tax principles, including the ability to identify and resolve issues within NTR engagements.
• Experience reviewing work and providing coaching and feedback to CPA candidates and developing professionals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong focus on client service.
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements, competing priorities, and tight deadlines.
• Strong collaboration, critical thinking, presentation, and team-building skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.