Vancouver Jobs For Senior Managers (PWC Canada)

Senior Manager – Audit and Assurance

What does growth and investment in our people mean to you? Opportunity!

We are making significant investments in our people to meet the needs of our clients. Our goal is to have the most well rounded professionals in Canada.

PwC’s continued success in Vancouver has created unprecedented opportunities for exceptional people to join the practice at a Senior Manager level and based out of either our Downtown Vancouver or Fraser Valley (Surrey) offices.
We are looking to appoint our future leaders… people with an outstanding track record in building a business and delivering results… people who have the vision and foresight to take their career to the next level and be part of a winning team.

Key Responsibilities: 

Planning the engagement, including:
- Analyzing research to ensure understanding of each client’s industry and business;
- Meeting with the client to identify expectations, issues and challenges;
- Estimating fess for service value provided; and,
- Establishing the audit approach to the engagement, making effective use of team members’ skills and managing the assignment.

Managing the engagement, including:
- Reviewing work of the team to ensure that all work is completed and documented in accordance with our prescribed standards;
- Managing interpersonal relations and mentoring team members;
- Demonstrating strong technical knowledge and having the ability to research issues, present alternatives and conclusions;
- Monitoring and adjusting the progress of the team members towards completion;
- Communicating with the Partner with respect to engagement progress – risks, issues, variances from plan in terms of time and budget; and,
- Ensuring complete financial statements, related notes, and reports for delivery to the client.

Completing the engagement, including:
- Taking full ownership of Aura and external file completion;
- Analyzing engagement economics of self and field staff;
- Drafting final billing for review by the Partner;
- Delivering meaningful individual performance evaluations on a timely basis;
- Developing strong client relationships; and,
- Identifying potential opportunities to provide additional services.

Assisting with practice management, including: 
- Leading and coaching performance management role for staff development;
- Instructing training courses for our staff;
- Networking in the local business community including participation in related business development activities;
- Preparation and delivery of competitive proposals;
- Participating in firm recruiting activities; and,
- Assuming internal leadership roles, as required.

Competencies Required:
- Minimum of 7 busy seasons Assurance experience in a professional services firm;
- Undergraduate degree in accounting or related field;
- Canadian CA designation or equivalent;
- Detailed understanding of Canadian GAAP and GAAS/CAS;
- Excellent project management skills and ability to manage relationships within PwC and within the client’s organization;
- Superior communication (English – oral and written) and interpersonal skills;
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multitasked, fast-paced and changing environment;
- Proven leadership, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Commitment to providing excellent client service;
- Specific industry experience (e.g. CIPS, PCS, or Non-profit) would be considered an asset; and,
- Knowledge of ASPE, NPO and IFRS standards would be an asset.