ASSURANCE MANAGER - GROWING MID SIZE PUBLIC ACCOUN

ASSURANCE MANAGER - GROWING MID SIZE PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM - SEEKS CAREER MINDED CA WITH MINIMUM 4 YEARS PUBLIC PRACTICE EXPERIENCE - PARTNERSHIP POTENTIAL - BASED IN TORONTO

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THE OPPORTUNITY:

A growing - mid size Public Accounting Firm - located in Toronto seeks to engage a career minded Assurance Manager who will direct the assigned assurance team(s) and play an integral role in the Company.

Our client seeks a Canadian designated CA with a high level of commitment to client services, and, recognition and acceptance in meeting the goals and development requirements of the firm. Most importantly, the individual sought must be able to take on a partner as opposed to employee viewpoint.

The successful candidate must be able to bring a high degree of ethics, quality of work, professionalism and effectiveness to their role.

Candidates will be motivated to pursue opportunities to provide additional client services. He/she will be expected to perform a key role in the overall firm environment including leadership, training, mentoring, technical proficiency, quality control and co-operative firm initiatives. He/she will take an active role in the firm's internal professional development, specialty or administrative initiatives.

 

Promotion will be awarded to mangers who consistently achieve objectives, satisfy all the responsibilities of the position and who have won the confidence of the Business Partners in their ability to completely handle all engagement demands.

An invitation to join the partnership may be offered to a Manager after fulfilling a minimum of 2 years of progressive, managerial level experience within the firm.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Managers act as role models for professional development, quality assurance and ethical behaviour.

Managers are proactive in the bottom-line management of multiple, concurrent engagements and productivity of the engagement staff.

 

Managers oversee budgeting and engagement personnel and perform detailed file reviews.

 

Managers bring engagements to full completion prior to final review and signature by the Business Partner.

 

Managers will take the initiative to understand, that is, to research, resolve and assume responsibility for all open engagement issues.

 

Managers finalize accurate and complete financial statements (including note disclosures), opinions and all client correspondence.

 

Managers will demonstrate effective staff development through strong leadership, appropriate delegation and by providing staff with timely and objective feedback.

 

Managers participate actively in the firm's mentoring program.

Managers will gain and maintain the professional respect and acknowledgement of all partners, audit staff and clients.

 

Managers will communicate effectively with professional staff and clients to enhance their understanding of business issues.

 

Managers will develop and maintain strong business relationships throughout the year with high level financial and management personnel at individual clients such as owners, CFOs, Presidents, Audit Committee Chairs.

REQUIREMENTS:

Canadian CA designation and ICAO member in good standing.

 

A minimum of 4 years public practice experience.

 

Prior high-level client contact to comfortably and effectively deal with clients and engagement demands.

 

Achieved a thorough understanding of clients' businesses which extends beyond accounting-related aspects.

 

Managers are expected to have high technical competencies and comprehensive working knowledge of firm's systems, software, research materials and quality control procedures.

 

Demonstrate strong leadership and organizational skills.

 

Through continuing personal development and self learning, Managers must update his/her knowledge of emerging trends, professional pronouncements and the application of new accounting and auditing standards and taxation in order to determine the potential impact of actions to a client's business.

 

Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.

 

Proficiency in software programs including CaseWare, CaseView, TaxPrep, MS Word and Excel.

 

Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure.

Superior analysis, problem-solving and people management skills.

Fluency in Mandarin will be an asset.

COMPENSATION:

Commensurate with experience and attractive for the right candidate - six figures.

TO APPLY:

Please state position applied for as Assurance Manager and send resume by E Mail, or Fax to PeopleFind Inc:

E Mail: assurmgr-w@peoplefindinc.com

  

Fax: 905-477-9170

Call: After you have submitted your resume which is treated confidentially, should you meet or exceed the requirements as stated in this job posting - you may call Carolyn Wiseman or Charles Grossner for more information on this opportunity. Call 905-477-9330 ext 231 (Carolyn) or ext 232 (Charles).

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ASSURANCE MANAGER - GROWING MID SIZE PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM - SEEKS CAREER MINDED CA WITH MINIMUM 4 YEARS PUBLIC PRACTICE EXPERIENCE - PARTNERSHIP POTENTIAL - BASED IN TORONTO

 

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