Manager, Assurance

**Manager**

**Assurance & Advisory/First Nations**

Kingston Ross Pasnak LLP is the largest local, independent, full-service accounting firm in Alberta. But that doesn’t mean we’re only about spreadsheets and number crunching. When we come to work daily, we are driven by a desire to be creative and continually open to new possibilities. This includes building strong relationships with all the people we serve — our clients, our team members and our community. What matters most to us is staying connected, versatile and accessible. These are the qualities that allow us to make a real difference in people’s lives and empower them to reach their full potential.

We are an exceptional company - we embrace making small investments, learning from failures quickly, and growing stronger together. We seek inventive problem-solvers who prioritize customers to uncover victories across diverse sectors. We don't hire for compatibility; we hire for contribution.

**Your Opportunity**

Specialize in providing exceptional auditing and financial advisory services to a wide range of clients, including a strong focus on First Nations. With a commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of the unique financial landscapes of First Nations communities, we are looking for a dedicated Manager to join our team. This role will lead and manage audits for First Nation clients and ensure compliance with Canadian accounting standards.

**Your Scope**:

- Lead and manage audit engagements for First Nation clients, ensuring deliverables are met efficiently and effectively.
- Provide expert advice on financial reporting and governance issues specific to First Nations, incorporating an understanding of the unique aspects of First Nation audits.
- Ensure all audit work complies with Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS) and is in accordance with the Financial Reporting Framework for First Nations as recommended by the First Nations Financial Management Board (FNFMB).
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships, providing tailored advice to support the unique needs and aspirations of First Nation communities.
- Mentor and develop junior staff, fostering a learning environment that encourages knowledge sharing and professional growth.
- Collaborate with the firm’s advisory services to assist First Nation clients in financial planning, risk management, and governance best practices.

**Your Qualifications**:

- CPA designation, with a strong background in auditing and public practice.
- At least 3-5 years of audit experience, with a significant focus on First Nation audits or related sectors.
- In-depth knowledge of Canadian accounting standards, specifically Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS), Canadian GAAP for Not-for-Profit Organizations, and Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS).
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple engagements and lead a team with strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to professional excellence and integrity, with an understanding of the cultural and governance frameworks of First Nation communities.
- Willingness to travel to client sites, primarily located in First Nation communities.

**Your Perks**:

- A total rewards package, including above market salary and annual bonuses
- Four weeks’ vacation (starting base)
- Ten personal days
- 100% employer match on medical and dental benefits
- Health spending account
- On-site fitness center
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development
- A flexible and remote working model
- A unique opportunity to build, grow, and leave your impact on a local firm

**First Nations Acknowledgment**

As this role is based in Edmonton, Alberta, KRP wishes to recognize that we are on the traditional lands known as Treaty 6 Territory, and that the City of Edmonton and all its inhabitants are beneficiaries of this peace and friendship treaty. Treaty 6 encompasses the traditional territories of numerous western Canadian First Nations, including Cree, Dene, Stoney Nakota Sioux, Saulteaux, and Ojibwe.

**Equal Opportunities**

KRP is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a psychologically safe, diverse, and inclusive environment, where all team members have a sense of belonging. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation, family status, age, nationality, and education levels, to apply. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know.

**We Seek High Performers Who**:

- Embody our core values
- Have a thirst for knowledge
- Are intrinsically motivated
- Desire to learn new skills
- Treat others with respect
- Want to work with the best

**Our Culture**:
KRP is home to a talented team of professionals. Our skills are diverse, but we all have one thing in common — a commitment to delivering the best solutions and services possible for our clients.

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