Manager, Assurance and Accounting

ACCA Careers; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Canada is seeking a skilled Manager for their Assurance & Accounting team. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation and 4 to 6 years of public accounting experience. Responsibilities include leading client engagements, delivering audit expertise, and mentoring team members. The position offers a competitive salary, generous vacation, and additional perks that support a balanced lifestyle. This role provides an opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Generous base pay

Vacation time

Group pension plan with 4% matching

Voluntary savings products

Bonus programs

Flexible benefits

Mental health resources

Professional development assistance

Firm-sponsored social events

Qualifications

• Must hold a CPA designation.
• Experience of 4 to 6 years in public accounting is required.
• Strong understanding of business and accounting principles is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements in audits and compliance tasks.
• Deliver technical expertise in audit and assurance.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients and address their needs.
• Plan engagement schedules and manage financials effectively.
• Maintain high-quality control and address client issues proactively.
• Network for business development and prepare competitive proposals.
• Mentor and coach team members for their career growth.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Skills

CPA designation

4 to 6 years of relevant public accounting experience

Strong understanding of accounting principles

Proven people management skills

Job 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.

Make an impact with our Assurance & Accounting team as a Manager. 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 provide comprehensive, tailored financial information that enables clients to make informed decisions with confidence.

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

• Lead client facing engagement teams to complete audits, compliance tax engagements, budgeting, internal controls and financial/accounting transactions
• Deliver industry and technical expertise in audit and assurance through client interactions, reports, technical work, management presentations and high‑quality deliverables
• Manage a portfolio of clients while understanding their business, key risks and ways to deliver added value; ensure clients’ needs are met and that relationships and accounts grow and develop
• Accountable for engagement planning and scheduling as well as project financials (i.e., budgets, WIPS, timely billing, collection, variance recognition)
• Maintain quality control and apply specialized knowledge to anticipate, identify and address issues relevant to the client’s business, financial entries and reports
• Network in the local business community, consider business development opportunities and contribute to the preparation and delivery of competitive proposals to meet client needs
• Mentor, motivate and coach team members towards professional and personal development by setting clear expectations, providing feedback and conducting performance reviews
• Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary

Skills And Experience

• CPA designation
• 4 to 6 years of relevant public accounting experience
• Strong understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles
• Proven people management, relationship building and leadership skills

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!

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!

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.