Description

Our client a public practice firm is seeking an experienced and well-rounded Director of Quality Manager to join their Assurance Group, based in downtown Vancouver. As Director of Quality, you will support our Assurance Group in financial reporting, issue resolution, technical accounting support, consultations and effectively applying the Firm’s quality control processes and procedures, all in helping to ensure that provincial ethical requirements and firm standards are met at all times. 

Responsibilities:

• Respond to technical questions from all professional staff regarding accounting and assurance-related matters 

• Perform quality monitoring reviews of engagement files of financial statements under Canadian Accounting Standard for Private Enterprises (ASPE), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) 

• Conduct research on relevant issues, new standards, and their application 

• Keep up-to-date by reading associated literature and attending appropriate educational courses for skill development 

• Prepare comments on new standards issued by CPA Canada 

• Maintain responsibility for certain aspects of staff and executive training including course development and course instruction 

• Prepare and present seminars or informational fact sheets to clients on relevant accounting pronouncements 

• Participate in the thought leadership process and share functional and industry knowledge and expertise with colleagues and teams 

• Promote a culture of progressiveness, flexibility, and inclusiveness 

• Promote firm expertise and services 

Requirements

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in assurance-related professional services 

• Strong technical background in ASPE, IFRS, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, CSRE 2400 Review Engagements, and CSRS 4200 Compilation Engagements 

• Sound technical background in US GAAP would also be considered an asset 

• Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills 

• Strong research, organizational, and project management skills 

• Completion of the CPA, CA designation 

• Experience in the presentation of internal training courses and/or external presentations 

• Technical experience with CaseWare would be considered an asset 

• Ability to build strong and meaningful connections with colleagues and clients, based on trust and respect 

• A desire to learn and adapt to a challenging environment 

• Audit background is preferred 

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team