Senior Manager, Assurance and Accounting / Directeur Principal, Certification et comptabilité

MNP; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in the Durham Region is seeking an experienced professional to lead client-facing engagement teams in audit and compliance work. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation and at least 7 years of public accounting experience. Key responsibilities include managing client relationships, mentoring team members, and contributing to business development. Competitive package and opportunities for professional growth are provided.

Qualifications

• 7 years of relevant public accounting experience.
• Extensive understanding of business and accounting principles.
• Proven people management and relationship building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead client facing engagement teams for audits and compliance.
• Manage portfolio of clients ensuring needs are met.
• Mentor and coach team members for professional growth.

Skills

CPA designation

Leadership

Relationship building

Strategic planning

Conceptual thinking

Job description

Description

• 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

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