Supervisor, Assurance

Career Choice; Burlington; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Choice is seeking a CPA-designated Supervisor, Assurance in Burlington, ON, to lead review, compilation, and audit activities. You will mentor junior staff, interact with managers and partners, and drive engagement quality and timelines.

The role demands independence on files, strong organizational skills, and the ability to take on in-charge responsibilities within a mid-sized public accounting firm.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years post-designation experience in public accounting.
• Strong understanding of ASPE, CAS, and Canadian assurance standards.
• Experience with review, compilation, and audit engagements.
• Proficiency in Caseware, CaseView, Taxprep, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage files independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Leadership capability within a professional team environment.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare working papers and financial statements for review and compilation engagements
• Plan and complete review engagements including documentation, disclosures, and client correspondence
• Act as in-charge on audit files, coordinating workflow and monitoring engagement budgets
• Prepare complex sections of audit engagements and identify significant accounting or audit matters
• Prepare corporate and personal income tax returns with appropriate supporting documentation
• Conduct thorough self-review of files prior to submission
• Delegate work to junior staff and provide supervision and feedback
• Support staff development and contribute to training initiatives
• Assist with additional responsibilities aligned with firm objectives

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Independent work

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Caseware

CaseView

Taxprep

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Career Choice, we specialize in identifying your requirements through the hidden Market (intermediate to executive-level candidates). Career Choice focuses on Fortune 500 companies in the Financial Services, Pension, Real Estate, Public Accounting, and Infrastructure sectors.

Supervisor, Assurance

Public Accounting | Mid-Sized Firm
Burlington, ON
Salary Range: $90,000 - $105,000 CAD + Performance Bonus

We are currently engaged on behalf of a respected mid-sized public accounting firm seeking a Supervisor, Assurance to join its Burlington office.

This opportunity is suited to a CPA-designated professional who is comfortable operating independently on review and audit files while taking on in-charge responsibilities and mentoring junior staff.

Position Overview

The Supervisor will take ownership of review and compilation engagements while supporting audit files and overseeing junior team members. This role includes direct interaction with managers and partners, involvement in planning documentation, and responsibility for engagement workflow and quality control.

The successful candidate will operate with increasing autonomy while contributing to staff development and client service standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently prepare working papers and financial statements for review and compilation engagements
• Plan and complete review engagements including documentation, disclosures, and client correspondence
• Act as in-charge on audit files, coordinating workflow and monitoring engagement budgets
• Prepare complex sections of audit engagements and identify significant accounting or audit matters
• Prepare corporate and personal income tax returns with appropriate supporting documentation
• Conduct thorough self-review of files prior to submission
• Delegate work to junior staff and provide supervision and feedback
• Support staff development and contribute to training initiatives
• Assist with additional responsibilities aligned with firm objectives

Qualifications & Skill Set

• CPA designation required
• 1-2 years post-designation experience in public accounting
• Strong understanding of ASPE, CAS, and Canadian assurance standards
• Experience with review, compilation, and audit engagements
• Proficiency in Caseware, CaseView, Taxprep, and Microsoft Office
• Ability to manage files independently and meet deadlines
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Leadership capability within a professional team environment

Ideal Profile

This role is well-suited for a CPA who is ready to move beyond pure preparation work and take on file ownership, audit in-charge responsibilities, and staff mentorship within a structured and collaborative mid-sized firm environment.