Manager, Assurance and Accounting

MNP; Stratford; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous base pay

Paid personal days

Group pension plan

Flexible benefits

Professional development assistance

Job summary

A leading Canadian accounting firm in Stratford is seeking a skilled professional to lead client-facing engagement teams in audits and compliance. The ideal candidate will possess a CPA designation and 4 to 6 years of public accounting experience, with strong people management and relationship-building skills. This role offers competitive compensation and various benefits, including a flexible working environment and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have CPA designation.
• 4 to 6 years of relevant public accounting experience required.
• Strong understanding of accounting and management principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead client-facing engagement teams for audits and compliance.
• Deliver industry expertise through client interactions.
• Manage a portfolio of clients and deepen relationships.
• Accountable for engagement planning and project financials.
• Network and seek business development opportunities.
• Mentor and support team members' development.

Skills

CPA designation

4 to 6 years of relevant public accounting experience

Strong understanding of business principles

People management skills

Relationship building

Tools

Caseware

TaxCycle

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

Job Details

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.

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
• Experience working with accounting and tax software such as Caseware, TaxCycle (or similar software such as TaxPrep or Profile); working knowledge of QuickBooks and/or Xero would be an asset but not 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!

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!

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