Manager/senior Manager, Professional Practice Group, Assurance

The Canadian EY Private Professional Practice group is seeking an experienced assurance manager / senior manager interested in a National accounting and assurance role. This role supports EY Private assurance professionals across the country in the performance of high-quality audits, reviews and compilation engagements.

Our Assurance group is one of the most trusted, respected and influential organizations in the industry, and our Canadian EY Private practice focuses exclusively on helping business owners and entrepreneurs to manage challenges and respond to opportunities unique to private companies. As part of our Professional Practice team, you will support our EY Private Assurance group in financial reporting, issue resolution, technical accounting support, consultations and effectively applying the EY audit methodology, helping to ensure compliance with professional standards and to enhance professional development and promote knowledge sharing. This role also includes active participation in several key elements of the firm's system of quality management (SQM).

Specific responsibilities include:

• Research and respond to technical questions from all professional staff regarding accounting and assurance-related matters
• Perform quality control reviews of both engagement files and financial statements including executing independent reviews (IR) of financial statements primarily under Canadian Accounting Standard for Private Enterprises (ASPE) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Conduct research on relevant issues, new standards and their application
• Keep up-to-date by reading associated literature and attending appropriate educational courses for skill development
• Assist with developing EY Canada's firm-level response on new accounting standards issued by CPA Canada
• Responsible for certain aspects of staff and executive training including course development and course instruction
• Provide informal and formal team-based coaching to engagement teams on the application of EY GAM and professional standards
• Author and edit firm-wide communications on accounting- and assurance-related matters
• Interact with other members of EY Professional Practice to promote knowledge sharing

Skills and attributes for success:

• A self-starter with strong organizational and project management skills and a very high attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
• Analytical and conceptual thinking abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Proactive and anticipatory in approach and style
• Ability to interact with confidence with partners and senior leadership across the country within the firm
• Strong work ethics with a developed sense of urgency
• Ability to work independently and autonomously with little direction and guidance
• Experience in facilitating internal training courses and/or external presentations

To qualify for the role you must have:

• A minimum of 4 years' experience in assurance-related professional services
• Strong technical background in ASPE, IFRS, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and CSRE 2400 review engagements
• Strong research, organizational and project management skills
• Exposure to private client assurance engagements with a variety of size, complexity and industry
• Completion of the CPA, CA designation
  

Ideally you'll also have:

• US GAAP knowledge
• Technical experience with CaseWare
• Bilingual abilities (English/French)

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you'll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you're ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities, and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

What working at EY offers

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you

The salary range for this job in British Columbia is $70,000 to $116,000. Individual salaries within this range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and work location city.

Diversity and Inclusion at EY

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We're committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.