Manager, Assurance and Accounting

ENGINEERINGUK; Peace River; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent accounting and advisory firm in Canada seeks a Manager to lead assurance engagements and client-facing teams. The role requires a CPA designation and 4 to 6 years of public accounting experience. Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership and relationship management skills. Responsibilities include managing client portfolios, ensuring quality control, and mentoring team members. The firm offers a competitive salary, flexible benefits, and a supportive work culture focused on diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Generous base pay

Vacation time

4 paid personal days

Group pension plan with 4% matching

Voluntary savings products

Bonus programs

Mental health resources

Professional development assistance

Flexible work environment

Firm-sponsored social events

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• 4 to 6 years of relevant public accounting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting and management principles.
• Proven leadership and relationship building skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead client facing engagement teams to complete audits and compliance tax engagements.
• Deliver industry and technical expertise in audit and assurance.
• Manage a portfolio of clients and ensure relations grow.
• Accountable for engagement planning and project financials.
• Maintain quality control and address client issues.
• Network within the local business community for opportunities.
• Mentor and coach team members in their development.
• Flexibility to travel as needed.

Skills

CPA designation

4 to 6 years of relevant public accounting experience

Strong understanding of business 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 is 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!