Manager, Public Company Assurance

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada Smythe Full time

**Manager, Public Company Assurance**

**Our firm**

Smythe LLP is a leading professional services firm with offices in Vancouver, Langley, and Nanaimo. Since 1980, Smythe has assisted clients in BC, Canada, and across the border with all their assurance, taxation, valuation, insolvency, and advisory needs. Smythe’s clients include private, public, family-owned, and non-profit organizations. The firm’s diverse team of professionals, comprising 25 partners and over 200 employees, are experts in a wide range of industries, including real estate and construction, mining and exploration, property and casualty insurance, non-profits, and technology. Smythe is also a member of Allinial Global, one of the largest international accounting networks.

**The opportunity**

Smythe LLP is looking for a Manager, Public Company Assurance to join our public company audit group, based in downtown Vancouver. As a member of the Assurance Group, you will work directly with our clients and partners to deliver high-quality assurance and related services.

This position is ideal for an individual interested in career growth and professional development. The successful applicant will work closely to build and maintain relationships with clients directly, working in tandem to manage risk, help them achieve their business goals, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

**Your day-to-day**
- Lead and manage accounting, assurance, and advisory engagements for publicly listed clients
- Complete detailed reviews of audit files including financial statements and accompanying notes prepared in accordance with IFRS, ASPE, and US GAAP
- Support public company clients with continuous disclosure requirements
- Plan and lead teams, ensuring expectations are set and clearly communicated
- Build and strengthen client relationships
- Drive the attainment of team objectives
- Coach, guide, mentor, and train our developing professionals
- Promote a culture of collaboration, progressiveness, excellence, empowerment, and rewarding

**What we are looking for**
- Canadian CPA designation or equivalent, with 5 years of professional accounting experience. Should have served at least one year as a manager specializing in publicly listed companies
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, ASPE, and US GAAP
- Demonstrated ability to manage and monitor multiple, ongoing and complex projects
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently, multitask and guide team members
- Manage engagement economics including fee discussions, time analysis, and billings
- Strong coaching and people-development skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to build strong and meaningful connections based on trust and respect with colleagues and clients
- A desire to learn and adapt to a challenging and progressive environment

**You will need to**
- Attend your primary office location at least two set core days a week and any additional days as needed for this role
- Occasional extra hours and attendance at events outside the regular workweek

**What Smythe Offers**

At Smythe, we are committed to the development of our people and a competitive salary and benefits package. We offer ambitious people opportunities to challenge themselves and advance their career, not only in a technical manner but also in business development and community support. We're working with a hybrid work style, ask our recruiters for more information.



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