Ernst & Young

Manager - Core Audit - Ottawa

Ernst & Young$82K — $108K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • CPA designation (or progress toward completion).
  • 5 to 7 years of experience in audit or assurance within a public accounting firm.
  • Proven experience managing teams and complex engagements.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Bilingualism in French and English (for roles in bilingual regions).

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage audit engagements, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders.
  • Oversee fieldwork, monitor engagement status, and manage team performance.
  • Adapt audit approaches to evolving client environments and regulatory changes.
  • Apply advanced accounting and auditing concepts to complex client situations.
  • Coach and mentor team members, providing feedback and conducting performance reviews.
  • Contribute to business development initiatives and proposal preparation.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage.
  • Mental health benefits and a robust Employee Assistance Program.
  • Generous time off, including personal days, vacation days, and additional firm-wide holidays.
  • Option to purchase extra vacation days.
  • Access to exclusive learning programs tailored for employees.
  • Opportunities for career development and advancement within the firm.
  • Involvement in meaningful volunteering through EY Ripples.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

From small businesses to some of the world's best-known brands, our clients rely on accurate financial statements and robust processes to guide their strategies. In today's environment, interpreting and responding to complex data is critical - and they look to us for trusted advice and services. As a Manager in our Core Audit practice, you will leverage your professional skills and experience to lead complex audit engagements across diverse industries. This is an exceptional opportunity to grow your career in an assurance culture that values innovation and collaboration.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage audit engagements, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders.
  • Oversee fieldwork, monitor engagement status, and manage team performance.
  • Adapt audit approaches to evolving client environments and regulatory changes.
  • Apply advanced accounting and auditing concepts to complex client situations.
  • Coach and mentor team members, providing feedback and conducting performance reviews.
  • Contribute to business development initiatives and proposal preparation.
  • Utilize technology and data analytics to enhance audit quality and efficiency.


Skills and Attributes for Success
  • Strong leadership and project management skills.
  • Ability to build trusted client relationships and communicate effectively.
  • Deep understanding of IFRS, US GAAP, and auditing standards.
  • Commitment to developing people and fostering a collaborative team environment.
  • Proficiency in audit tools and emerging technologies.


To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have
  • CPA designation (or progress toward completion).
  • Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience in audit or assurance within a public accounting firm.
  • Proven experience managing teams and complex engagements.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Bilingualism in French and English (for roles in bilingual regions).


Ideally, You'll Also Have
  • Experience with data analytics and ERP systems.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Government of Canada Security Clearance is an asset


What we look for

We're interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development.

What we offer

The EY benefits package is designed to support your physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing. Our extensive benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage, as well as mental health benefits, a robust Employee Assistance Program and group savings plans to promote your overall wellbeing. We offer generous time off, including personal days, vacation days, and additional firm-wide holidays, along with the option to purchase extra vacation days. Employees can take advantage of EY's exclusive learning programs tailored just for them. We also provide internal opportunities for career development and advancement, enabling you to grow within the firm. Get involved in meaningful volunteering through EY Ripples and make a positive impact in the community.

EY reports salary ranges in accordance with applicable provincial pay transparency legislation. Individual salaries within the anticipated salary ranges noted below are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and applicable skill sets.
    • Ottawa : $82,000 to $108,000


Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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About Ernst & Young

Ernst & Young (EY) is a multinational professional services firm that provides audit, tax, consulting, and advisory services to clients in a wide range of industries. The firm was founded in 1989 through the merger of Ernst & Whinney and Arthur Young & Co., and has since grown to become one of the largest professional services firms in the world. EY is committed to building a better working world by helping its clients solve their toughest challenges, and by creating a positive impact on the communities it serves.
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1989

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