Job Description

Welcome to CPAB - Canada's Public Company Audit Regulator



The Canadian Public Accountability Board oversees public accounting firms that audit reporting issuers. We promote audit quality through proactive regulation, robust audit assessments, dialogue with domestic and international stakeholders, and practicable insights that inform capital market participants and contribute to public confidence in the integrity of financial reporting.



We do important work, and we need remarkable people on our team!



We want you! We're looking for a Director to join our external outreach team



Why you'll enjoy working here?



We are a world-class audit regulator. At CPAB, you'll have an opportunity to make an impact on how the future audit is performed and regulated and influence global audit quality. We put people first and value learning, growth and development. We have a values-based culture that prioritizes teamwork, courage, innovation, and serving the public. We offer outstanding health and wellness benefits.

Who are we looking for?



You are curious and passionate about positively influencing audit quality both in Canada and around the world. You are excited about researching new and emerging areas that impact the audit today and into the future. You are collaborative and you enjoy developing approaches to tackling ambiguous areas, including complex issues or projects that may evolve in scope. You like to be part of a team. You enjoy working with others and freely share your ideas, expertise, and suggestions to help us all succeed together. You welcome, as well as provide, constructive feedback as you develop reports or opinion pieces. You've spent a good part of your career as someone able to deliver outcomes in established timelines. You have a track record of completing high quality projects and/or reports based on your ability to conduct through research, consult with the right stakeholders and focus on the important details that are relevant to the situation.

Who are you?



You have a university degree, a professional designation, eight or more years of relevant work experience. You understand the complexity of the regulatory environment, and the role of a regulator in protecting the public interest. You are an excellent writer and have strong verbal communication skills. You enjoy the challenge of communicating complex topics in an understandable manner. You are fascinated by emerging issues affecting audits, governance and capital markets. You embrace innovation and contribute to shaping CPAB's response to emerging technologies and evolving market dynamics. You've been successful at communicating complex issues, publishing professional reports, managing stakeholders and fostering positive relationships. Time management and meeting deadlines are never an issue for you. You're able to manage projects effectively and balance competing demands while maintaining your professionalism. You are comfortable dealing with ambiguity and working across the organization to achieve your objectives. You understand the importance of living corporate core values in your daily interactions with colleagues and other stakeholders. You are collaborative, enjoying working with colleagues and comfortable asking for help when things get busy. You thrive in and like to contribute to an intellectually stimulating environment. You're comfortable with change and are happy to share your ideas and thoughts on ways to improve.

What you will be doing:

As a valued member of the team, you will:

Understand, research, and prepare reports, opinion pieces and/or projects relating to critical audit quality issues and topics. Project manage key deliverables ensuring deadlines are met while maintaining the highest levels of quality. Work collaboratively with other teams to complete the production, publication, and promotion of the content. Cultivate a network of internal and external stakeholders and subject matter experts. Research ad-hoc topics and/or issues and summarize your findings for the applicable audience. Prepare high quality written reports and engaging public presentations. Foster relationships with professional accounting bodies and a range of other stakeholders locally and nationally.

What's in it for you?

Certified a Great Place to Work for the second year in a row, at the Canadian Public Accountability Board, we thrive to be our best, continuously learning and growing. We work together to contribute to the public confidence in the integrity of financial reporting. Our work is based on our core values: committed to serving the public, team driven and inclusive, innovative and courageous, and collectively we strive to reach our potential and achieve success that is mutual.



Sound right for you?



Ready to make your mark? Apply now and help us contribute to public confidence in Canada's capital markets.



We invest in our people. We encourage team members to develop their careers by marrying their interests with the continuous improvement of our organization and the profession.



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The Canadian Public Accountability Board is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from BIPOC candidates and from people with disabilities; we provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process.