Full Job Description
Your primary responsibilities will include:
The Audit Manager leads audit, review, and compilation engagements primarily for private companies reporting under ASPE (Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises). This role is responsible for managing client relationships, ensuring technical compliance with Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS), and leading engagement teams to deliver high-quality, timely results.
• Lead audit engagements from planning through completion, including scheduling, staffing, budgeting, file execution, issue resolution, and timely delivery.
• Ensuring engagement work meets Firm and professional standards, including the quality, accuracy, and completeness of working papers, permanent files, checklists, management letters, and financial statements.
• Review and analyze financial statements, supporting schedules, analytical procedures, and client explanations to determine reasonableness and identify key issues.
• Interpret accounting, assurance, tax, and professional standards to develop practical approaches, positions, and recommendations for complex client matters.
• Mentor and support accountants by strengthening technical development, documentation quality, and engagement efficiency.
• Prepare and review complex client correspondence, including proposals, reports, management letters, technical issue discussions, and recommendations.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to staff throughout engagements, including reviewing work, offering feedback, and supporting professional development.
• Coordinate and facilitate staff training to strengthen technical knowledge, engagement execution, and service delivery.
• Monitor engagement budgets, WIP, billings, realization, and budget variances, taking proactive steps to address issues and maintain profitability.
• Staff engagements effectively balance client service, team development, workload management, and Firm priorities.
• Maintain current technical knowledge by staying informed on applicable standards, legislation, regulations, professional guidance, quality control materials, and Firm policies and procedures.
• Support client relationship development and contribute to Firm growth through individual marketing initiatives and business development efforts.
A successful candidate will have:
• Minimum five years of relevant public practice experience, including audit, assurance, and tax exposure.
• Must hold a CPA designation.
• Client-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality service and building trusted relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to lead engagements, coach team members, manage priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly and professionally.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment when handling confidential and sensitive matters.
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and adaptable, with a strong work ethic and a desire to continue learning and growing.
What's in it for you?
When you join us, you can expect:
• Rewarding opportunities at every stage of your career
• Challenging and varied assignments
• Competitive compensation, incentives, and rewards
• Professional networking and mentoring programs
• A dynamic, entrepreneurial environment
• A leadership team committed to your success.
• To engage with leading experts and colleagues across Canada and the world
• The opportunity to influence tomorrow for clients, community and the profession.
Job type:Full-time
Your schedule:Monday to Friday
Where you'll work: Calgary, Alberta
Working Conditions:
You will be expected to work in a hybrid office environment at our Calgary office. During peak periods, there might be a requirement to work overtime to meet project deadlines and support team needs.
We offer a competitive remuneration package based on experience and qualifications. If you are a qualified candidate, please apply now. While we appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.