Manager, Assurance

Rise CPA; Coquitlam; Hybrid; CAD 118,450 - 160,255; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Flexible hours

Professional development opportunities

4-day summer work weeks

Job summary

Rise CPA is seeking an Assurance Manager to join its team in Coquitlam, Canada. In this leadership position, you will oversee client engagements, ensure high quality, meet deadlines, and mentor your team. We're looking for someone with a CPA designation and over 5 years of public practice experience.

This role offers opportunities for professional development, a collaborative environment, and competitive compensation ranging from $85,000 to $115,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of public practice experience, including reviewing and compiling for various clients.
• 1+ years of team management experience.
• Thorough understanding of ASPE, ASNPO, and audit standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee client engagements ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Manage project budgets and monitor staff progress.
• Mentor and manage your team while promoting collaborative work.

Skills

Public practice experience

Leadership qualities

Excellent communication

Problem-solving skills

Education

Undergraduate university degree

CPA designation

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Commitment to support your continued professional development
• Opportunities to advance and grow in the firm
• Hybrid workplace and flexible hours
• Access to diverse work - as a full service accounting firm, you will get a wide exposure to various work including assurance, taxation, and audit. You will work with clients of many different sizes and industries!
• Collaborative environment and open-door policy - easy access to Partners and Management
• Paid health & wellness days
• 4-day summer work weeks in July and August
• Flexible dress code
• In-house training programs
• Social and community events held year round

About the Role

Rise CPA is looking for an Assurance Manager to join our diverse, collaborative team! In this client-facing leadership role, you will work closely with our team of managers and associates to implement accounting, tax, and business planning strategies for clients.

Your Primary Responsibilities Will Include

• Overseeing client engagements and honoring commitments, leading to work being completed on time, on-budget, and meeting our high-quality standards, resulting in highly satisfied clients.
• Managing files, including setting project budgets, planning project activities, monitoring progress by staff, and reviewing projects for accuracy and completeness.
• Solving dynamic accounting and tax questions and problems.
• Mentoring and managing your team – lead by example and direct staff on engagement priorities.
• Acting as the day-to-day client relationship manager.
• Reviewing financial statements and corresponding tax returns for select clients.
• Preparing submissions for CRA.
• Supporting the marketing of our organization to existing and potential clients, as needed.

Required Experience, Qualifications And Characteristics

• Undergraduate university degree
• CPA designation
• 5+ years of public practice experience, working on reviews and compilations for a variety of clients. Audit experience is an asset.
• 1+ years of experience managing a team
• Thorough understanding of ASPE, ASNPO and generally accepted auditing standards and common audit procedures and techniques
• Ability to research and analyze financial statement and audit-related issues
• Ability to provide accounting insights to clients in a clear and concise manner, including insights into complex accounting issues.
• Familiarity with the issues and challenges faced by small-to-medium sized businesses
• Independent, highly motivated, and a self-starter
• Multi-tasker and can manage multiple clients simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) – – and commitment to maintaining an open, transparent dialogue with colleagues and clients
• Effective relationship-builder – we want our clients and your direct reports to enjoy working with you!
• 'One Team' mindset - openness to collaborate with all colleagues and bring positive energy to the team.

Annual Salary Range: $85,000 – $115,000