Manager, Assurance and Accounting

Mnp Llp; Stratford; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous base pay

Vacation time

4 paid personal days

Group pension plan with 4% matching

Bonus programs

Flexible benefits

Mental health resources

Exclusive perks and discounts

Professional development assistance

MNP University

Dress For Your Day environment

Firm sponsored social events

Job summary

MNP is a leading Canadian accounting, tax and business advisory firm with entrepreneurial culture. We seek an experienced assurance professional to lead engagement teams, deliver high-quality financial reporting, and grow client relationships in a dynamic market.

With 4–6 years in public accounting, you will oversee planning, budgeting and risk management, mentor staff, and contribute to business development while traveling as needed. Competitive compensation and benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of public accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles.
• Proven people management and leadership skills.
• Experience with Caseware, TaxCycle and related software; familiarity with QuickBooks/Xero is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead client facing engagement teams to complete assurance 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.
• 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

People management

Client relationship building

Accounting software (Caseware/TaxCycle

QuickBooks/Xero knowledge

Engagement leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Caseware

TaxCycle

QuickBooks

Xero

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.

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 assurance 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
• 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

• 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.

• 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!

The annual salary range for this position is: $70,000–$120,000.

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!