Manager - Audit and Assurance

Job description

HDCPA Professional Corporation is a fast-growing professional accounting firm, that specializes in assurance and compliance services for reputable clients across North America. We're an approved training office with CPA Ontario with a pre-approved assurance program. HDCPA partners with other firms and professionals that share similar values and qualifications and is a member of AMERISERV, a network of independent firms.

We are currently recruiting an Audit and Assurance Manager to join our team. In this role at HDCPA, you will be a senior leader in our audit team—responsible for managing complex audit engagements from planning through completion. You will also play a key role in developing high-performing junior staff, maintaining strong client relationships, and upholding the highest standards in regulatory and professional practice.

We’re looking for a CPA with a strong background in audit, managing people, and a desire to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Engagement Management
• Lead audit, review, and compilation engagements across a portfolio of clients, particularly in high-growth industries including crypto and technology.
• Lead other assurance engagements in the asset-based lending and sustainability reporting sectors.
• Supervise and review work performed by Senior Associates and Junior staff; provide coaching and technical guidance throughout the engagement lifecycle.
• Execute audits in accordance with IFRS, ASPE, US GAAP, CAS, US GAAS and PCAOB standards as applicable.
• Manage deadlines, budgets, and staff allocations across multiple concurrent engagements.
• Client Service & Technical Expertise
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client communication and resolution of technical issues.
• Provide practical, solutions-oriented advice to clients on current business and financial conditions, including audit risks and regulatory matters.
• Review and finalize engagement files, working papers, and financial statements, ensuring compliance with firm standards and quality management system.
• People Leadership
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work culture.
• Deliver real-time feedback and support the professional growth of team members through formal and informal coaching.
• Firm Growth & Innovation
• Contribute to the evolution of HDCPA’s audit methodology, particularly for crypto-native business models and sustainability reporting.
• Participate in internal training initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Help identify business development opportunities through excellent client service.

Qualifications

• Canadian CPA designation (mandatory)
• Minimum 5–7 years of audit experience in a Canadian public accounting firm (mandatory)
• Strong technical understanding of IFRS, ASPE, CAS, and related audit standards (mandatory)
• Strong technical understanding of US GAAP, US GAAS and PCAOB audit standards (preferred)
• Demonstrated experience working with Canadian reporting issuers
• Previous experience with Canadian corporate taxes
• Proficiency with Caseware & other audit tools, and with Microsoft Excel
• Commitment to exceptional client service, integrity, and continuous learning
• Ability to influence teams and clients positively, leading by example
• Ability to establish and maintain strong client and team relationships
• Strong project management skills and organization
• Ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously
• Ability to recognize accounting and tax issues and work with the team to resolve any issues that arise
• Strong attention to detail and ability to solve problems
• Ability to perform technical research and reach, evaluate and document conclusions
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $100,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Auditing in a Canadian Public Accounting Firm: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Canadian CPA Designation (required)

Work Location: In person