Senior Assurance Manager

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This Senior Assurance Manager role focuses on leading and reviewing assurance engagements for owner-managed private companies under ASPE. The position involves overseeing complex engagements from planning through completion, acting as a technical expert, and managing client relationships while supervising and developing staff at multiple levels.

What you will be doing

• Lead, manage, and review assurance engagements for owner-managed private companies, ensuring compliance with ASPE and relevant standards
• Oversee planning, execution, and completion of complex assurance engagements, including preparation and review of financial statements, working papers, and tax returns
• Provide technical expertise in ASPE and resolve complex issues arising during engagements
• Build and maintain client relationships while delivering advisory services on financial reporting, business structuring, and tax planning strategies
• Supervise, mentor, and develop staff at all levels, promoting professional growth and continuous learning
• Identify and manage engagement risks, implementing best practices to ensure quality and compliance
• Conduct technical research on accounting, auditing, and tax matters, providing conclusions and recommendations to clients

What the role requires

• 7+ years of experience in a public accounting firm with significant exposure to owner-managed private companies
• Completed Canadian CPA designation
• At least 3 years of experience managing and reviewing files prepared by junior staff and managers
• Experience in Canadian corporate taxes with ability to provide strategic tax planning advice for private companies
• Advanced proficiency in Caseware, Caseview, MS Office, and Taxprep
• Deep understanding of Canadian accounting, assurance engagement standards, and ASPE