Manager, Assurance and Accounting

MNP; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous base pay

Vacation time

4 paid personal days

Group pension plan with 4% matching

Flexible benefits

Mental health resources

Professional development assistance

Firm-sponsored social events

Vacation time

Job summary

A leading national accounting firm in Canada seeks a Manager for its Assurance & Accounting team in Owen Sound. The role involves leading client engagement teams, managing compliance tax engagements, and mentoring team members. Ideal candidates have over 6 years of accounting experience and strong leadership skills. The firm offers competitive pay, generous benefits, and a commitment to diversity, encouraging all qualified applicants to apply.

Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of business and management principles.
• Proven relationship building and leadership skills.
• Proven people management, relationship building and leadership skills.
• Experience working with accounting and tax software.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagement teams on compliance tax engagements.
• Manage a portfolio of clients and ensure their needs are met.
• Review financial files for accuracy and compliance.
• Review of financial files to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
• 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

Relevant accounting experience

Business and practice development principles

People management skills

Experience with accounting and tax software

Tax software

Education

Working towards a CPA designation

Tools

Accounting software

Tax software

Job description

Job Details

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 compliance tax engagements, budgeting, internal controls and financial/accounting transactions
• Deliver industry and technical expertise in 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
• Review of financial files to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards
• 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

• 6 years of relevant accounting experience
• Working towards a CPA designation is considered an asset
• Strong understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles
• Proven people management, relationship building and leadership skills
• Experience working with accounting and tax software

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.