Audit director

Fed Finance; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Director of Audit to lead their audit team in Downtown Montreal. This pivotal role involves managing workloads, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will possess a CPA title and have extensive experience in an accounting firm. Join a dynamic team where your leadership and expertise will shape the future of finance and accounting services. If you are passionate about client service and team management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of experience in an accounting firm.
• CPA title is mandatory for this role.

Responsibilities

• Distribute files and manage workload among audit staff.
• Perform final review of financial statements and manage deadlines.

Skills

Communication Skills

Team Management

Client Orientation

Task Delegation

Accounting Standards Knowledge

Fluency in French

Education

CPA Title

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Founded in 2001, the Fed Finance firm specializes in temporary and permanent recruitment for accounting and finance professions. Our consultants are all experts and speak your language. We are committed to supporting you throughout your job search and at every stage of your career.

Cabinet comptable au Centre-Ville de Montréal

Hello, I'm Océane, Recruitment Consultant at Fed Finance, a recruitment firm specializing in finance and accounting professions. I focus on two types of recruitment: temporary and permanent positions in the Greater Montreal area, and I specialize in supporting accounting firms.

Our team, experts in finance, speaks your language and operates within your industry. We cover roles in finance, accounting, and payroll.

I am currently looking for a Senior Director of Audit for an accounting firm located in Downtown Montreal.

Your responsibilities:

1. Distribute files among the department staff and allocate the workload fairly.
2. Manage and follow up on mandates within the audit team.
3. Support the audit staff with training/mentorship on accounting standards, internal procedures, and regulations set by the CPA Order.
4. Manage the personnel under your responsibility (performance evaluation, attendance, coaching, etc.).
5. Perform the final review of financial information and financial statements and address questions related to their presentation.
6. Be responsible for tracking deadlines for engagement managers and senior engagement managers in their client files.
7. Coordinate the planning and review the execution of year-end mandates, including financial information (compilation engagement) and financial statements (review engagement) prepared by engagement managers and senior engagement managers.
8. Review aspects of individual and corporate income tax returns prepared by engagement managers and senior engagement managers.
9. Be responsible for internal special projects.

Your Profile:

1. CPA title
2. Client-oriented with excellent communication skills
3. Ability to manage a team, delegate tasks, and provide training
4. Capable of handling multiple files simultaneously and setting priorities
5. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word)
6. Fluent in French, both spoken and written
7. At least 5-6 years of experience in an accounting firm