Senior Manager, Assurance and Accounting

ACCA Careers; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Ontario is seeking a Senior Manager for its Assurance & Accounting team. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation and at least 7 years of public accounting experience. You will lead engagement teams in complex audit and compliance services, manage client relationships, and contribute to team development. The position offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous base pay

4 paid personal days

Group pension plan with 4% matching

Flexible benefits

Professional development assistance

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• Minimum of 7 years public accounting experience expected.
• Proven track record in people management and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead client-facing engagement teams for audits and compliance.
• Deliver expert audit and assurance services.
• Manage client portfolio and ensure satisfaction.
• Plan engagements and manage project financials.
• Network for business development opportunities.
• Mentor and coach team members.

Skills

CPA designation

7 years of relevant public accounting experience

Understanding of business, accounting, and management principles

People management and leadership skills

Strategic planning and conceptual thinking skills

Job description

Job Details

Make an impact with our Assurance & Accounting team as a Senior Manager. This diverse team of professionals are dedicated to exceeding clients’ unique needs within a rapidly evolving business and financial reporting landscape. As a trusted advisor, you’ll provide comprehensive, tailored financial information that enables clients to make informed decisions with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Lead client facing engagement teams to complete complex audit, review and compliance tax engagements, as well as budgeting, internal controls and financial/accounting transactions.
• Deliver expert industry and technical expertise in audit and assurance through client interactions, reports, technical work, management presentations and the creation of 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.
• Contribute to strategic and operational planning related to client and practice management, as well as the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes.
• 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
• 7 years of relevant public accounting experience
• Extensive understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles
• Proven people management, relationship building and leadership skills
• Strong strategic planning and conceptual thinking skills

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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