Designated Professional, Accounting Advisory Services (AAS)

ACCA Careers; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

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Job summary

MNP is seeking a Designated Professional to join its Accounting Advisory Services (AAS) team in Canada. You will collaborate on technical projects such as new accounting standard implementation, acquisition accounting, revenue recognition, and IPO readiness.

As a trusted advisor, you’ll liaise with cross-functional teams and clients, lead engagements, and mentor junior staff while updating engagement partners on progress. CPA designation and 4–5 years public accounting experience are required.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• 4–5 years of public accounting experience.
• Experience auditing public companies in Canada or the US.
• Extensive knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS and ASPE.
• Some travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical accounting advisory services on significant transactions and new standards.
• Support clients in go-public readiness, milestones, and regulatory compliance.
• Perform technical accounting research and prepare client documentation.
• Prepare financial statements and related notes.

Skills

Auditing public companies

US GAAP/IFRS/ASPE knowledge

Some travel

Education

CPA designation

4–5 years public accounting experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial – this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change.

Job Details

Make an impact with our Accounting Advisory Services (AAS) team as a Designated Professional. This diverse team of professionals are dedicated to exceeding clients’ unique needs within a rapidly evolving business and financial reporting landscape. As a trusted advisor, you’ll collaborate on a range of technical projects, such as new accounting standard implementation, acquisition accounting, revenue recognition, complex transaction accounting and initial public offering (IPO) readiness. MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada. Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical accounting advisory services, including understanding and addressing the implications of significant transactions, new accounting standards, and frameworks on financial reporting mandates and business objectives.
• Support clients in their go-public journey, including developing go-public strategies, establishing milestones and deliverables, and preparing financial information for regulatory compliance
• Perform technical accounting research, prepare documentation for clients, and identify accounting issues within contracts and agreements
• Prepare financial statements and corresponding notes
• Apply knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and Accounting Standards for Private Enterprise (ASPE)
• Collaborate with MNP’s Corporate Finance, Tax, Valuation, Forensics, and Litigation Support teams to offer comprehensive, collaborative services.
• Update manager or engagement partner on the progress of engagements
• Prepare professional correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations outlining findings, facts and highlights resulting from the client engagement
• Develop and maintain relationships with client management
• Develop a thorough understanding of MNP’s services, businesses and industry
• Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes
• Raise awareness of MNP at community events
• Lead engagement teams while coaching and mentoring junior team members
• Attend internal MNP courses to further develop accounting and assurance knowledge

Skills And Experience

• CPA designation
• 4 to 5 years of relevant work experience in public accounting
• Experience in auditing public companies in Canada or in the US
• Extensive knowledge of and experience working with US GAAP, IFRS and ASPE accounting standards
• Experience dealing with Canadian and US securities regulators is an asset
• Solid understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles
• Strong computer literacy including effective working skills of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Some travel may be required

MyRewards@MNP

With a focus on high-potential earnings, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards that support our unique culture and a balanced lifestyle to thrive at work and outside of the office. You will be rewarded with generous base pay, vacation time, 4 paid personal days, a group pension plan with 4% matching, voluntary savings products, bonus programs, flexible benefits, mental health resources, exclusive access to perks and discounts, professional development assistance, MNP University, a flexible ‘Dress For Your Day’ environment, firm sponsored social events and more! The salary range for this position is: $70,000 - $100,000

Diversity@MNP

We embrace diversity as a core value and celebrate our differences. We believe each team member contributes unique gifts and amplifying their potential makes our business stronger. We encourage people with disabilities to apply!