Bilingual Assurance Manager - Public Sector (Location Flexible - Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal)

RSM is looking for a bilingual Assurance Manager to join our public sector assurance practice which specializes in serving a wide array of organizations, including level of governments (Municipal, Provincial, and Federal), nationally recognized not-for-profit organizations and large philanthropic foundations. Experience the personal satisfaction of being part of a team that helps public sector and not-for-profit organizations position themselves to better achieve their mission and serve their members and constituents. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations including coordinating the auditing of all required financial statements, related disclosures, and other client deliverables 

• Provide timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations including coordinating the auditing of all required financial statements, related disclosures, and other client deliverables 

• Assess risk along with design and communicate audit procedures to engagement teams 

• Understand and utilize RSM’s Audit Methodology 

• Manage multiple engagement teams and prepare end-of-engagement evaluations for staff 

• Understand skillsets and capabilities of Senior Associates and Supervisors and monitor and review work product that they prepare and report on performance while articulating coaching notes throughout the process 

• Supervise Audit Seniors and Supervisors on engagement teams and function as an in-charge facilitating field work by monitoring and reporting regarding productivity and adherence to work plan schedules on each assignment 

• Maintain contact with clients throughout the year to understand impact of significant developments in client’s business and assess impact on current year audit engagements 

• Develop others within the Firm through facilitating levels based or industry training, advising on career development or participating in other Firm initiatives 

• Subscribe to and actively read industry publications and share relevant information with clients as considered applicable 

• Anticipate and address client concerns and escalate issues as they arise 

• Understand RSM’s lines of businesses, availability of services and where applicable, discuss with client management of opportunities to make valuable introductions to others in the firm 

• Develop a strategy to utilize relationships external to the firm with different types of Centers of Influence to effectuate business growth 

• Manage profitability of projects 

• Identify and communicate accounting and auditing matters to Senior Managers and Partners 

• Identify performance improvement opportunities 

• Ensure professional development through ongoing education  

• Keep abreast of latest developments as they affect GAAP and the Firm’s standards and policies 

• Willingness to travel 25% of the year, depending on your clients 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or other discipline from an accredited University. 

• Active CPA (or equivalent certification) required.

• 5+ years of recent assurance experience within a public accounting environment with substantial exposure to external audit engagements.

• Bilingual in English and French

• Strong technical proficiency with financial reporting, audit procedures, and auditing standards, including GAAP, CASs or other relevant regulatory requirements. 

• Proven experience leading and managing audit engagements and teams, including planning, executing, and completing audits while overseeing junior and senior audit staff. 

• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, balance competing responsibilities across clients and engagements, meet deadlines, and maintain quality in accordance with firm and client standards. 

• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with firm personnel and clients, manage client relationships, respond to client needs, and address issues while building trust. 

• Applies sound business judgment, risk awareness, and ethical integrity to ensure audit quality, compliance, and independence, and to provide guidance to team members. 

• Ability to work effectively in a professional office environment and, as required, at client sites, including prolonged periods at a computer using standard office equipment. 

• Ability to work extended and/or non-standard hours during peak periods to meet client, project, or firm business needs. 

• Ability to maintain consistent onsite presence during core business hours, report regularly to a firm office, and travel to client sites as required, with reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Location: Candidates located in Ontario or Quebec preferred