Assurance Manager

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This Assurance Manager role focuses on leading audit and review engagements for owner-managed private companies reporting under ASPE. You will manage multiple client files simultaneously, review work prepared by junior staff, and serve as a technical resource on assurance and tax matters.

What you will be doing

• Lead and manage assurance engagements for owner-managed private companies
• Review financial statements, working papers, and tax returns for compliance with Canadian accounting standards
• Provide technical guidance on ASPE and assurance standards to engagement teams
• Supervise and mentor staff on engagements and support their professional development
• Manage multiple engagements concurrently to meet deadlines and quality standards
• Conduct research on technical accounting and tax matters and deliver recommendations
• Identify and resolve accounting and tax issues that arise during engagements

What the role requires

• 5+ years of experience in public accounting with a focus on owner-managed private companies
• At least 1 year of experience reviewing files prepared by junior staff
• Strong experience with Canadian corporate taxes and tax planning for private companies
• Proficiency in Caseware, Caseview, MS Office, and Taxprep
• Deep understanding of Canadian ASPE and assurance engagement standards

Designations

What your resume should make obvious

Screeners spend seconds on a first pass. For this role, these are the things worth putting where they will be seen.

• State that you report under ASPE and specify the typical revenue range or complexity of private companies you've served
• Quantify your review experience: how many files per year and the level of staff you've supervised
• Name the assurance engagement types you've led: audits, reviews, compilations
• Highlight Canadian corporate tax return preparation and any tax planning advisory work
• List the software by name: Caseware, Caseview, Taxprep, and any version or module expertise

Where people in this role usually come from

Candidates typically progress from senior roles in public accounting firms where they have built expertise in private company assurance and Canadian taxation. This role suits those ready to take on full engagement management and staff supervision responsibilities.