Manager, Assurance Professional Standards - Professional Development

Calgary, AB, CAN, Remote, Vancouver, BC, CAN, Edmonton, AB, CAN, Winnipeg, MB, CAN, Saskatoon, SK, CAN, Toronto, ON, CAN, Mississauga, ON, CAN, Ottawa, ON, CAN, Dartmouth, NS, CAN, Montréal, QC, CAN,

Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change.

Make an impact with our Assurance Professional Standards – Professional Development team as a Manager. This diverse team of professionals provides best-in-class industry and technical expertise to internally drive the success of our Assurance and Accounting practice. As a trusted advisor, you’ll design training programs and materials that empower team members to deliver industry-leading Assurance and Accounting services.

MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada. Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver industry and technical expertise in assurance and accounting through stakeholder interactions and the creation of high-quality learning and training deliverables
• Combine formal and creative writing to develop, maintain and facilitate accounting and assurance related training in MNP’s extensive, in-house education programs
• Develop and maintain practice aids for engagements in different industries
• Collaborate with the MNP Learning & Development team to improve learning outcomes
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with project teams across Canada
• Support the management and communication of MNP’s internal professional development requirements
• Play an integral role in driving our quality initiatives
• Support the development and maintenance of the firm’s accounting and auditing protocols
• Work with members of the Quality, Risk and Compliance group to establish and maintain engagement policies, guidelines, procedures and tools
• Engage in continuous learning to stay informed of changes in the profession through research and by participating in relevant industry events and training/information sessions
• Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches in order to improve work processes
• Leverage teams appropriately to ensure delivery of resources that are complete, accurate and timely
• Mentor, motivate and coach team members towards professional and personal development by setting clear expectations, providing feedback and addressing performance issues promptly
• Promote strong work effort, a balanced lifestyle and a high standard of team wellness
• Liaise and correspond professionally with clients, colleagues and the firm leadership team
• Develop a thorough understanding of MNP’s services, businesses and industry
• Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary

Skills and Experience

• Completion of a CPA designation or equivalent
• 4-5 years of relevant work experience in public accounting
• Extensive knowledge of and experience working with CAS, ASPE and IFRS
• The following experience would be considered an asset:
  
  • Development or facilitation of assurance and accounting learning
  • Recent experience managing client engagements within a public accounting firm, especially in Public Companies, Technology, or Indigenous industries
  • US GAAP, or PCAOB or US auditing standards
  • Bilingual, with strong verbal and written Quebec French language skills
• Experience in the design of engagement procedures based on risk and materiality
• Proven technical writing and project management skills
• Solid understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles
• Experience working with accounting and bookkeeping software (e.g. CaseWare, Quickbooks)
• Strong computer literacy including effective working skills with Microsoft 365 applications
• Proven people management, relationship building and leadership skills
• Strong commitment to professional and client service excellence
• Open to candidates across Canada with reote and flexible work available

MyRewards@MNP

More than a paycheque, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards for our team members. With a focus on health and wealth, we provide an extensive list of benefits that support our unique culture and foster work-life integration.

Our MyRewards@MNP program offers benefits that allow you to thrive at work and outside of the office. Be rewarded with generous paid time off including 4 personal days, firm sponsored social events, a group pension plan with 4% matching contribution, voluntary savings products, bonus program eligibility, a wellness subsidy, health and dental benefits, mental health resources, exclusive access to perks and discounts, professional development assistance, learning opportunities through MNP University, a flexible ‘Dress For Your Day’ environment and more!

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.