Senior Manager - Audit

EY; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus program

Medical coverage

Pension plan

Vacation policy

Personal days

Job summary

EY is seeking an Assurance Senior Manager to deliver high-quality assurance services to clients, guiding audit teams through complex procedures and engagements. The role emphasizes understanding client industries, risk assessment, and leveraging technology to enhance service delivery.

You will lead planning, execute audits, and develop team members while maintaining strong client relationships. The position requires a senior-level accounting background, CPA/CA designation, and extensive

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or related field with CPA/CA designation.
• Post-graduate diploma or degree in Accounting preferred.
• Canadian CPA/CA designation mandatory or reciprocal.
• Experience with IFRS and US GAAP desired.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality assurance services to clients and stakeholders.
• Lead and perform audit procedures, focusing on complex or specialized issues.
• Plan engagement objectives and audit strategy that complies with standards and addresses risk.
• Understand client industry, drivers, trends, and developments.
• Develop and mentor team members and provide feedback and training.
• Leverage technology to improve service delivery and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Integrity

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting

Post-graduate diploma/degree in Accounting

Canadian CPA/CA designation

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 count on reliable financial statements, information and processes to inform their ongoing strategies. More than ever, business is about interpreting and reacting to complex data — and they look to us for advice and services they can trust every time. You’ll use your professional skills and experience to make it happen, handling complex audit procedures across a broad range of industries and responsibilities. You won’t find an assurance culture like this anywhere else, so whether you’re looking for a long-term, or are interested in progressing on to other areas, this is a great place to be.

Your Key Responsibilities

As an Assurance Senior Manager, you will deliver quality assurance services to our clients and their stakeholders.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Develop and maintain productive relationships with client management throughout the year. Establish expectations of value to be delivered.
• Lead and participate in performing audit procedures, especially focusing on complex and/or specialized issues.
• Collaborate to plan engagement objectives and an audit strategy that complies with professional standards and appropriately addresses risk.
• Understand the client’s industry and recognize key performance drivers, business trends, and emerging technical and industry developments.
• Stay informed of general business/economic developments and their impact to the client.
• Develop people by encouraging individuals to think for themselves and take responsibility for their contributions to the team.
• Delegate work successfully. Conduct timely performance reviews and provide performance feedback/training. Lead by example.
• Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery.
• Maintain an educational program to continually develop skills. Maintain cooperative relationships with other engagement teams.
• Monitor the engagement team’s progress against the plan and alter it when needed. Generate new business opportunities.
• Understand E &Y and its service lines and actively assess/present ways to apply knowledge and services.
• Develop long-term relationships and networks both internally and externally.

What We Look For

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or a related field with minimum of 7 to 10 years of relevant experience- Using IFRS and US GAAP
• Post-graduate diploma or degree in Accounting preferred
• Canadian CPA, CA designation or reciprocal CPA, CA designation mandatory
• Extensive knowledge of IFRS conversion
• Knowledge of SOX and GAAP
• Excellent project management skills
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• A dedication to teamwork and leadership
• Integrity within a professional environment

Ideally, you’ll also

Have the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic team-oriented environment.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

Inclusiveness at EY

Inclusiveness is at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.

Learn about our commitment to Inclusiveness at https://www.ey.com/en_ca/about-us/corporate-responsibility/equity

EY | Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

At EY, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as one element of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve the candidate experience. While AI supports us in our process, human judgment and decision-making remain integral in our candidate experience. We are committed to the responsible use of AI, and our practices are continuously reviewed and refined to ensure they align with the highest ethical principles and regulatory requirements.

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