Manager - Core Audit - Ottawa

EY; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental benefits

Mental health benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Generous vacation days

Job summary

EY is seeking a Manager in their Core Audit practice in Ottawa. This role involves leading audit engagements and managing teams to ensure quality delivery. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 to 7 years of experience in audit within a public accounting firm and a CPA designation. EY offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical coverage, mental health benefits, and generous time off, alongside opportunities for career development and advancement.

Qualifications

• CPA designation (or progress toward completion).
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience in audit or assurance within a public accounting firm.
• Proven experience managing teams and complex engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit engagements, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders.
• Coach and mentor team members, providing feedback.

Skills

Strong leadership and project management skills

Communication

IFRS knowledge

Team development

Audit tools proficiency

Education

CPA designation

5 to 7 years of audit experience

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The Opportunity

From small businesses to some of the world’s best‑known brands, our clients rely on accurate financial statements and robust processes to guide their strategies. In today’s environment, interpreting and responding to complex data is critical – and they look to us for trusted advice and services. As a Manager in our Core Audit practice, you will leverage your professional skills and experience to lead complex audit engagements across diverse industries. This is an exceptional opportunity to grow your career in an assurance culture that values innovation and collaboration.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit engagements, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders.
• Oversee fieldwork, monitor engagement status, and manage team performance.
• Adapt audit approaches to evolving client environments and regulatory changes.
• Apply advanced accounting and auditing concepts to complex client situations.
• Coach and mentor team members, providing feedback and conducting performance reviews.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and proposal preparation.
• Utilize technology and data analytics to enhance audit quality and efficiency.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Ability to build trusted client relationships and communicate effectively.
• Deep understanding of IFRS, US GAAP, and auditing standards.
• Commitment to developing people and fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Proficiency in audit tools and emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• CPA designation (or progress toward completion).
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience in audit or assurance within a public accounting firm.
• Proven experience managing teams and complex engagements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingualism in French and English (for roles in bilingual regions).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data analytics and ERP systems.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Government of Canada Security Clearance is an asset.

What We Offer

The EY benefits package is designed to support your physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing. Our extensive benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage, as well as mental health benefits, a robust Employee Assistance Program, and group savings plans. We offer generous time off, including personal days, vacation days, and additional firm‑wide holidays, along with the option to purchase extra vacation days. Employees can take advantage of EY’s exclusive learning programs, internal opportunities for career development and advancement, and meaningful volunteering through EY Ripples.

Salary

• Ottawa: $82,000 to $108,000

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.