Assurance Manager

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

There's something quite appealing about joining a CPA firm where the people making the decisions are also the people you work with every day.

Fewer layers, more direct conversations and a better chance of having a genuine influence over the practice.

This Assurance Manager opportunity is with an established independent CPA firm in Burlington.

The firm has developed long-standing client relationships across privately held businesses, co-operatives, not-for-profits and professional clients, offering audit, review, compilation, tax and advisory services.

It's a relationship-driven practice where Managers play an important part in looking after clients and developing the team.

There's also a longer-term succession opportunity, with established client portfolios potentially transitioning to the right person over time, offering a genuine route towards greater leadership responsibility.

Why consider it:

• $110,000–$135,000 salary
• Hybrid working in Burlington
• Established independent CPA firm with two local offices
• Broad audit, review and assurance engagements
• Direct access to Partners and established client relationships
• Opportunity to lead and develop junior accountants
• Potential involvement in the longer-term succession of client portfolios
• Genuine opportunities for leadership and career progression

What you'll be doing:

• Manage audit and review engagements from planning through completion
• Oversee engagement budgets, deadlines and deliverables
• Review financial statements, working papers and assurance files
• Ensure compliance with Canadian Auditing Standards, ASPE and ASNPO
• Work directly with clients to resolve complex accounting issues
• Provide practical advice on financial reporting and internal controls
• Review work completed by Senior and Staff Accountants
• Mentor junior team members and support their professional development
• Collaborate with Partners on client relationships and practice development

What they're looking for:

• 5+ years of Canadian public accounting experience within a CPA firm
• CPA designation required
• Strong audit and review engagement experience
• Previous experience managing engagements and supervising staff
• Good understanding of ASPE, ASNPO and Canadian Auditing Standards
• Confident communicating directly with clients and Partners
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing deadlines
• CaseWare experience preferred
• Someone interested in long-term development within an independent practice

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 [email protected].

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.