Senior Accountant, Quality, Methodology

MNP; Montreal; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MNP, a leading Canadian accounting and advisory firm, seeks a Senior Accountant, Methodology in Montreal to drive quality and technical excellence within the Assurance and Accounting practice.

You will lead engagement policy development, stay current with industry changes, and help deliver in-house education to strengthen team capabilities. This role emphasizes thought leadership and adherence to the highest professional standards across the practice.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting CAS/ISA and applying assurance standards.
• Knowledge of internal controls.
• Familiar with ASPE, NPO, PSAS.
• Strong written and verbal English; French is an asset.
• Recent experience in Assurance at a Big 7 firm with strong assurance background.
• Experience designing and executing audit procedures based on risk and materiality.
• Technical writing and project management skills; business understanding.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 applications.

Responsibilities

• Promote quality control importance across partners, managers and team members.
• Support development and maintenance of engagement policies and auditing protocols.
• Keep up with profession changes via research and industry events.
• Assist in development and facilitation of assurance training programs.
• Liaise with Assurance and Accounting teams and firm leadership.
• Develop understanding of MNP’s services and industry.
• Contribute to new ideas to improve work processes.
• Travel flexibility as needed.

Skills

Assurance standards (CAS/ISA)

Internal controls

Accounting standards (ASPE/NPO/PSAS)

English fluency

Audit procedures design

Microsoft 365

Tools

Microsoft 365

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 Quality team as a Senior Accountant, Methodology. This diverse team of professionals provides best-in-class industry and technical expertise to internally drive the success of our Assurance and Accounting practice. As a trusted advisor, you’ll provide thought leadership on emerging trends and changes, ensuring team members adhere to the highest industry standards.

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

• Promote the importance of quality control to partners, managers and other team members across the firm, and play an integral role in driving our quality initiatives
• Support the development and maintenance of the Firm’s engagement policies, guidelines, and accounting and auditing protocols
• Maintain knowledge of changes in the profession through research and by attending relevant industry events and training/information sessions
• Assist in the development and facilitation of assurance related training in MNP’s extensive, in-house education programs
• Liaise and correspond professionally with Assurance and Accounting engagement teams and the firm leadership teams
• Develop a thorough understanding of MNP’s services, businesses and industry
• Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes
• Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary

Skills And Experience

• Knowledge and experience in the interpretation and application of assurance standards (e.g., CAS and/or ISA)
• Knowledge and experience with internal controls
• General knowledge and experience with various Accounting standards (e.g., ASPE, NPO, PSAS)
• Written and verbal English language skills, with French considered an asset
• Recent experience as an Accountant in the Assurance practice at a Big 7 Public Accounting Firm with a strong assurance background
• Experience in the design and execution of audit procedures based on risk and materiality
• Proven technical writing and project management skills, and a solid understanding of business, management and practice development principles
• Strong computer literacy including effective working skills with Microsoft 365 applications

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!