Senior Manager, Quality Management

Senior Manager, Quality Management Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada Company: MNP 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 on our Quality Management team as a Senior Manager. This diverse team of professionals provides best‑in‑class industry and technical expertise to internally support the superior quality of client engagements. As a trusted advisor, you’ll provide thought leadership and guidance on emerging standards and trends, ensuring team members have the tools to mitigate risk, improve performance and increase the quality and effectiveness of engagements. 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 Play an integral role in the design, implementation, maintenance and review of MNP’s quality management systems under the new Canadian Standards for Quality Management (CSQM1 and CSQM 2 and CAS 220) and QC 1000 Work with a variety of teams to lead the identification and assessment of key risks and design Implement and test controls across the Firm Assist with the documentation and development of process narratives and detailed control descriptions Evaluate risks and suggest practical solutions to mitigate risks Liaise with stakeholders and our Quality, Risk, and Compliance teams, to ensure our assurance practice operates with the highest quality and effectiveness Regularly measure and communicate progress, risks, and required changes to the Vice President, Quality Management Apply industry and technical expertise to risks, internal process and control issues, and compliance through reports, technical work, presentations, and high‑quality deliverables Promote and explain the importance of quality management to partners, managers, and team members across the Firm Contribute to establishing and maintaining policies, guidelines, procedures, and tools Lead Firm‑wide training for the concepts, tools, and templates as they relate to the systems of quality management Contribute to strategic and operational planning related to quality management, as well as the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes Skills and Experience A CPA or CIA designation, or another relevant professional designation 5 to 7 years of relevant audit work experience in a technical role which could include working with internal audits or controls, or working with quality management systems and control principles Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Strong project management skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and activities Experience facilitating discussions with, and presenting to, senior leadership Critical thinking skills with the ability to quickly grasp complex issues and scenarios Work experience with reporting issuer requirements, compliance, or the reporting issue process would be considered an asset Proficient use of MS Visio and MS Project would be considered an asset With a focus on high‑potential earnings, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards that support our unique culture and a balanced lifestyle to thrive at work and outside of the office. You will be rewarded with generous base pay, vacation time, 4 paid personal days, a group pension plan with 4% matching, voluntary savings products, bonus programs, flexible benefits, mental health resources, exclusive access to perks and discounts, professional development assistance, MNP University, a flexible ‘Dress For Your Day’ environment, firm‑sponsored social events and more We embrace diversity as a core value and celebrate our differences. We believe each team member contributes unique gifts and amplifying their potential makes our business stronger. We encourage people with disabilities to apply Job Information Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior Employment Type: Full‑time Job Function: Quality Assurance Industry: Accounting #J-18808-Ljbffr