CPA Centre of Excellence Manager (Contract)

PwC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in Toronto seeks a CPA CoE Manager to oversee the CPA practical experience program. Responsibilities include managing practical experience reporting, developing training for students, and ensuring compliance with CPA regulations. The ideal candidate has a CPA designation and strong project management skills, with a passion for leadership and building relationships. This role offers a 21-month full-time contract within an inclusive, hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Inclusive benefits

Flexibility programs

Qualifications

• Practical experience with Canadian CPA designation and experience in a professional services role.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Focus on CPA practical experience requirements and manage CPA Pre-approved Program responsibilities.
• Develop onboarding training for CPA students and mentors.
• Ensure accurate practical experience reporting.
• Review and drive regulatory compliance.

Skills

Canadian CPA designation

Project management

Strong presentation skills

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Ability to collaborate

Open to learning new tools

Problem solving

Job description

Job Description & Summary

The Ethics & Compliance Office ensures the firm complies with all internal and external obligations, manages risk, and protects the PwC brand. We ensure adherence to internal and external controls and regulations which includes the monitoring, testing and reporting on compliance.

The Chartered Professional Accountant Centre of Excellence (CPA CoE) is a subset of the Ethics & Compliance Office which focuses on the Canadian CPA designation regulatory requirements and reporting for our professional staff and the firm.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of

As a CPA CoE Manager you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high quality client service and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Focusing on the CPA practical experience requirements and performing the CPA Pre-approved Program manager and leader's role and responsibilities. This requires the national management of all CPA students’ practical experience reporting.

• Developing and delivering practical experience onboarding training and semi-annual workshops for CPA students and CPA mentors

• Ensuring accurate practical experience reporting in agreement with the firm’s CPA program requirements

• Reviewing and driving regulatory compliance and reporting results to the provincial bodies and key stakeholders

• Completing month end activities including reconciliations, student registrations and follow up on outstanding reporting requirements

• Monitoring and assessing the impact of changes in CPA regulations and bylaws on firm’s policies and procedures

• Representing PwC and negotiating practical experience processes and policy changes with the CPA provincial bodies

• Notifying key stakeholders of relevant policy and procedure updates and requirements

• Leading and executing on special projects as required

• Coaching, managing and developing others

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve

• This is a 21-month full-time contract opportunity

• PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer

• A Canadian CPA designation with experience in a professional services role

• Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple/complex projects with tight deadlines

• Communicates confidently and builds relationships with the ability to collaborate with all stakeholders

• Strong presentation skills, including facilitating group discussions, and preparing and delivering presentations

• Demonstrates a keen attention to detail, recognizing that these details are integral to shaping our business outcomes.

• A demonstrated commitment to valuing different and working alongside diverse people and perspectives

• An interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends, an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work

• Ability to exercise judgment and ensure appropriate involvement of all stakeholders

• Ability to use logic, creativity and innovation when developing solutions to problems while considering client impact

Why you’ll love PwC

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: PwC Canada’s careers site with diversity and inclusion statements removed for formatting purposes.

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.

Education

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Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Adult Learning Theories, Analytical Thinking, Career Training, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Content Curation, Content Strategy, Contract Management, Creativity, Curriculum Development, Data Reporting, Design Thinking, Developing Presentations, Developing Training Materials, E-Learning Development, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Event Set Up, Executive Education, Facilitated Discussions, Facilitate Training Sessions {+ 36 more}

Desired Languages

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Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

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