Manager, Assurance and Accounting

ACCA Careers; Stratford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and entrepreneurial team at a leading national accounting firm where your passion meets purpose. This role offers the opportunity to lead client-facing engagements, manage a diverse portfolio, and deliver high-quality audit and assurance services. With a strong focus on professional development and a culture that embraces diversity, you will thrive in a supportive environment that values your contributions. Enjoy competitive rewards, flexible benefits, and the chance to mentor and coach future leaders in the field. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the accounting industry, this position is for you.

Benefits

Generous base pay

Vacation time

4 paid personal days

Group pension plan with 4% matching

Bonus programs

Flexible benefits

Mental health resources

Professional development assistance

Firm sponsored social events

Flexible dress code

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of public accounting experience required.
• Strong understanding of accounting and management principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagement teams for audits and compliance tax engagements.
• Manage client portfolios and ensure added value delivery.

Skills

CPA designation

Public accounting experience

People management skills

Relationship building

Leadership skills

Understanding of accounting principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Caseware

TaxCycle

QuickBooks

Xero

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.

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

1. Lead client facing engagement teams to complete audits, compliance tax engagements, budgeting, internal controls and financial/accounting transactions.
2. Deliver industry and technical expertise in audit and assurance through client interactions, reports, technical work, management presentations and high-quality deliverables.
3. 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.
4. Accountable for engagement planning and scheduling as well as project financials (i.e., budgets, WIPS, timely billing, collection, variance recognition).
5. Maintain quality control and apply specialized knowledge to anticipate, identify and address issues relevant to the client’s business, financial entries and reports.
6. Network in the local business community, consider business development opportunities and contribute to the preparation and delivery of competitive proposals to meet client needs.
7. Mentor, motivate and coach team members towards professional and personal development by setting clear expectations, providing feedback and conducting performance reviews.
8. Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary.

Skills And Experience

1. CPA designation.
2. 4 to 6 years of relevant public accounting experience.
3. Strong understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles.
4. Proven people management, relationship building and leadership skills.
5. 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!

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