Assurance Manager

Assurance Manager | $110,000–$135,000 | Richmond Hill (Hybrid)

There’s a big difference between reviewing an audit file and actually owning the engagement.

This role is about the latter.

You’ll join an established CPA firm in Richmond Hill, taking responsibility for assurance engagements, client relationships and the development of the team underneath you.

The portfolio is varied, with work across privately held businesses, not-for-profits and organizations requiring external assurance and financial reporting support.

Why this role stands out:

• $110,000–$135,000 salary
• Hybrid working
• Richmond Hill location
• Established assurance practice
• Broad client portfolio
• Direct Partner involvement
• Responsibility for your own engagements and clients
• Opportunity to manage and develop staff
• Technical and advisory exposure
• Long-term progression within the firm

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead audit and review engagements from initial planning through finalization
• Develop engagement plans and oversee fieldwork
• Review financial statements and working papers
• Resolve technical accounting and assurance issues
• Manage engagement budgets, deadlines and staffing
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients
• Present issues and recommendations clearly to business owners and management
• Review work completed by Seniors and junior accountants
• Coach and mentor members of the assurance team
• Identify internal control deficiencies and provide recommendations
• Work with Partners on complex accounting and reporting matters
• Manage a portfolio of engagements throughout the year
• Support staff scheduling and workflow planning
• Contribute to maintaining and growing client relationships

What they’re looking for:

• CPA designation
• 5+ years of Canadian CPA firm / public accounting experience
• Strong audit and review engagement experience
• Experience independently managing engagements
• Strong ASPE knowledge
• ASNPO experience would be an asset
• Experience reviewing financial statements and working papers
• Strong client relationship and communication skills
• Previous responsibility for supervising and developing staff
• Ability to manage competing deadlines during busy periods
• CaseWare experience useful

If you’d like to know more about the position, just hit the apply button and I’ll be in touch.

If you’re only browsing the job boards and haven’t updated your resume yet, that’s not a problem. You can call me on 647 503 2624 or email jamieegglenton@distinctrecruitment.com.

Alternatively, search for Jamie Egglenton at Distinct North America on LinkedIn and send me a message.

If you’re unsure about applying because you don’t meet every requirement, I’d still encourage you to get in touch. We support the CPA firms we partner with in building diverse, inclusive and equitable workplaces, and even if this role isn’t the right fit, there may be another one that is.