Job Description

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 Public Companies team as a Manager. This diverse team of professionals are dedicated to exceeding clients' unique needs within a rapidly evolving business and financial reporting landscape. As a trusted advisor, you'll provide tailored solutions that empower clients to navigate complex regulatory requirements, information security issues, growing shareholder expectations, privacy matters and investor relations.

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

Lead multiple client facing engagement teams
Responsible for the completion of public company audit and assurance engagements
Deliver industry and technical expertise in audit and assurance through client interactions, reports, technical work, management presentations and the creation of high quality deliverables
Manage project financials (budgets, WIPS, timely billing and collection and variance recognition)
Execute transactions through the provision of client services including planning, budgeting, scheduling and coordinating engagements
Review, investigate and correct discrepancies and irregularities in financial entries and reports
Contribute to the preparation and delivery of competitive proposals to meet client needs
Develop a thorough understanding of MNP's services, businesses and industry through experiential learning with clients
Collaborate with client engagement team prior to commencement of client work to discuss roles and responsibilities, risk areas, materiality and deadlines
Think strategically about client needs by understanding their business and key risks
Identify ways to maximize the relationship with clients and deliver added value
Maintain high quality control by reviewing work done from other team members for accuracy and completeness; provide feedback to team members
Monitor project timelines against targets, adjust where necessary; advise clients of project status and seek clarification on discrepancies where applicable
Network and take a leadership role in the local professional, business, and community while raising awareness of MNP and looking for new business development opportunities
Leverage team appropriately to ensure proper documentation is prepared for the client and procedures relating to the file are followed accordingly
Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes while effectively using MNP internal programs and systems
Liaise and correspond professionally with clients, colleagues and the firm leadership team
Develop, coach, and train team members towards professional and personal development
Conduct formal, written annual performance reviews
Promote regular attendance, balanced lifestyle and high standard of team wellness
Attend internal MNP courses to further develop accounting and assurance knowledge

Skills and Experience

Completion of a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
Minimum 4 to 5 years of relevant work experience in public accounting
Extensive knowledge of and experience working with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS), and Accounting Standards for Not-For Profit Organizations (ASNPO) would be considered an asset
Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) experience is preferred
Experience in the design of engagement procedures based on risk and materiality
Solid understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles
Experience working with accounting and tax software such as Caseware, Profile, Quickbooks and Simply Accounting
Strong computer literacy including effective working skills of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Some travel may be required

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

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University, a flexible 'Dress For Your Day' environment and more!

MNP

MNP is a leading national accounting, tax and business consulting firm in Canada. We proudly serve and respond to the needs of our clients in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Through partner-led engagements, we provide a collaborative,...