Line of Service
Assurance

Industry/Sector
Not Applicable

Specialism
Assurance

Management Level
Manager

Job Description & Summary
A career in external audit will allow you to provide a comprehensive range of assurance and advisory services to a diversified client base from various sectors, consisting of both high-growth small businesses and large organizations. Our clients include some of the best-known companies in their sector and benefit from a significant international presence. We use cutting-edge technologies and automation tools to transform our approach to auditing. This will allow you to focus on those areas that present the greatest risks and challenges for our clients while developing high-value business prospects.

The Opportunity

As an External Audit Manager, unlock your potential and embrace the chance to drive meaningful outcomes that'll elevate your career. Your role will include, but isn't limited to:

• Assuming a professional role in leading our client-facing teams
• Reviewing financial and accounting records, other documents and/or observing the execution of certain processes and procedures
• Asking the senior executives of our client organizations a series of questions, ranging from formal written questions to informal oral questions
• Managing conflict resolution as well as the expectations of a range of stakeholders (at various seniority levels), both with clients and internally
• Reviewing design effectiveness and testing the operational effectiveness of clients' internal controls
• Exercising professional judgment over the testing approaches for significant accounting estimates
• Reviewing and testing the financial statements and supporting information
• Assuming a coaching role in performance management that will foster staff development
• Joining and contributing to a high-performing team that demonstrates PwC's values in everything it does
• Delivering milestone training sessions to our staff
• Building and maintaining a network within the local business community
• Preparing and delivering competitive audit proposals
• Leverage leading-edge digital tools and audit technologies to analyze data, identify risks, and generate meaningful insights that support the quality and efficiency of audit engagements
• Furthermore, our Manager will develop industry and technical expertise in audit and assurance through written reports, management presentations, and the delivery of high-quality client deliverables

What You'll Bring
Your skills, knowledge, and experiences are what set you apart. Here's what we look for:

• Demonstrated progressive experience, at the manager level in a professional services firm, in work with a range of external audit clients
• Canadian CPA designation or equivalent reciprocal/recognized designation
• Excellent understanding of Canadian auditing standards. Understanding of U.S. auditing standards and/or the PCAOB will also be considered
• Knowledge of IFRS Accounting Standards and Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE). Knowledge of U.S. GAAP is considered an asset
• In-depth technical skills and experience regarding applicable financial reporting and auditing standards
• Experience in designing risk-based and materiality-based engagement procedures
• Previous experience in leading and managing engagement teams
• Excellent project management skills and the ability to manage relationships at all levels, both within PwC and in our clients' organizations
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills that allow you to thrive in a team environment
• A demonstrated ability to multitask in a fast paced and changing environment
• A demonstrated commitment to value differences and working alongside people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and/or mentoring individuals from diverse backgrounds and with diverse viewpoints
• A demonstrated curiosity and an interest in the technologies and digital tools used in modern auditing. Experience with audit technologies, data analytics tools, or automation solutions is an asset
• Successful candidates, in addition to fluency in French, must have full professional proficiency in English in order to support and collaborate with English-speaking clients, colleagues, and/or various stakeholders as part of their employment at PwC Canada

This newly created role reflects our commitment to growth and delivering distinctive value for our clients and stakeholders.

The salary range for this position is $73,400 - $122,400. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city centres. Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation. During the hiring process, our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, Accounting Policies, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform, Auditing, Auditing Methodologies, Client Management, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Compliance Auditing, Complying With Regulations, Creativity, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Ingestion, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Security, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy {+ 29 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements
Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No

Government Clearance Required?
No

Job Posting End Date