[Hiring] Manager @Zeifmans

Role Description

This is a fully remote position with one of the top 20 accounting firms in Canada. As a Manager, you will oversee and manage assignments for all types of assurance engagements across a broad range of industries, including mining, manufacturing, and emerging industries such as cannabis and psychedelics. You will oversee entire engagements from planning through to completion.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Prepares or reviews planning documents, ensuring compliance with the Firm’s risk-based approach to engagements.
• Delegates sections of the file to staff members based on their knowledge, experience, and ongoing professional development needs.
• Ensures staff are properly supervised throughout the completion of each procedure, section, or file, and reviews the accuracy of work completed by junior team members.
• Supervises the training of staff and provides guidance and direction, as well as constructive feedback on their working papers.
• Reviews working paper files for each engagement completed by staff and ensures that all planned procedures are completed in accordance with the Firm’s policies and procedures.
• Ensures that all queries and outstanding points are resolved satisfactorily prior to review by the Director and/or Partner.
• Advises the Director and/or Partner of significant issues or engagement findings and provides recommendations for their resolution.
• Reviews and amends, as necessary, financial statements, notes, attached schedules, management letters, and other documents issued to clients.
• Mentors and coaches professional staff throughout the year and provides support and development to advance their careers.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of public accounting experience, with a focus on audit.
• Completion of a university degree in Accounting.
• Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Thorough understanding of and experience working with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE).
• Experience leading, mentoring, and coaching a team.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as an Audit Manager in a public accounting firm.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with external clients.
• Strong file management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience working with accounting and tax software such as QuickBooks, Caseware, Jazz-it, Taxprep, and Sage 50.

Benefits

• Opportunity for growth – gain direct experience working with a wide-range of industry groups and clients.
• Mentorship – our teams operate with an “open door” policy.
• Collaborative environment – everyone has a say in our success.
• Competitive compensation based on the Toronto market + opportunity for annual bonuses.
• Full benefits and insurance for you and your immediate family members, paid by the firm.
• Short Fridays all year long (3 pm office closure).
• Summer Fridays Off (July and August).
• Flexible dress code.
• Mental health resources and ongoing mental health support.
• Providing you with opportunities to give back and support your community.
• As a member of Nexia, access to a global network of accounting and consulting professionals and training opportunities.