Practice Inspector and Advisor

Application Deadline: January 23, 2026 The Organization The Chartered Professional Accountants of Manitoba (CPA Manitoba) is a professional regulatory body that represents more than 9000 CPA members, candidates and students. CPA Manitoba protects the public interest through rigorous educational and certification programs and ensures its members uphold the highest professional and ethics standards. CPAs play key roles within diverse segments of the economy, including industry, public accounting, government, education and the not-for-profit sector. They offer a strong set of accounting, managerial and leadership skills required for today’s complex and evolving environment. CPAs are broad-minded, forward-thinking professionals who undertake appropriate analysis, exercise good judgment, communicate effectively and act to protect the public interest. Visit https://cpamb.ca/ to learn more about our organization. Position Summary CPA Manitoba is seeking an experienced Chartered Professional Accountant to provide contractor services as a Practice Inspector and Advisor. The contractor will conduct practice inspections remotely or in-person at CPA firms across Manitoba using inspection software. Responsibilities include preparing inspection reports for review by the Senior Director, Stakeholder Services & Engagement, the inspected firm, and CPA Manitoba’s Practice Inspection Committee. Inspections are typically scheduled throughout the year, based on the availability of both the inspector and the firm. Contractors are compensated hourly and are responsible for managing their own taxes, insurance, and business-related expenses. This flexible arrangement is ideal for a senior CPA seeking autonomy while contributing to the protection of the public interest and the advancement of the profession. This role will alsobe responsible forproviding guidance to members and firms onthe followingmatters: Respond to members on the education, examination and practical experience requirements required to provide public accounting services Respond to members on the process to register a firm to provide regulated services Respond to enquiries from students/candidates, members, firms and the public with respect to the Code of Professional Conduct, CPA Manitoba Act, Bylaws and Policies as well as the CPA Canada Handbook Liaise with national colleagues to identify issues and develop tools and resources for members. Represent CPA Manitoba on the national Member Advisory Resources working group. Qualifications Chartered Professional Accountant with at least eight years of recent experience (manager, senior manager or partner level) at a public accounting services firm providing conducting audit, review and compilation engagements. Strong technical knowledge of standards in the CPA Canada Handbook, the CPA Manitoba Code of Professional Conduct and firm administration best practices. Proficiency with MS Office and other relevant software. Equity, Diversity & Inclusion CPA Manitoba is committed to working toward fostering an environment that is accessible, diverse, equitable, and inclusive for our members, our employees, and our communities. We encourage applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups to apply. Examples of underrepresented groups include people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, people of colour, women, non-binary individuals, and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community, to name a few. CPA Manitoba is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Manitobans Act. As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment, and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact careers@cpamb.ca. How to Apply Please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@cpamb.ca by January 23rd, 2026. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr