Bilingual Assurance Supervisor - Public Sector

About the role

RSM is looking for a bilingual Assurance Supervisor to join its public sector assurance practice, which serves governments at municipal, provincial and federal levels, not-for-profit organizations and large philanthropic foundations. The role is location flexible across Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal, with candidates in Ontario or Quebec preferred.

Key responsibilities

• Provide timely, high-quality client service, coordinating audits of financial statements, disclosures and other deliverables
• Become an industry specialist and lead the team through the entire audit process, ensuring quality, thoroughness and accuracy
• Use RSM's Audit Methodology and supervise Audit Associates and Seniors, monitoring productivity and adherence to work plans
• Manage client communication, escalate issues and identify opportunities to expand services
• Communicate accounting and auditing matters to Managers and Partners, and support staff development through ongoing education
• Travel 25% of the year depending on clients

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or another discipline from an accredited university
• Active CPA license or demonstrated progress toward CPA licensure in the province of residence
• 4+ years of recent assurance experience in a public accounting environment
• Bilingual in English and French
• Experience leading parts of audit engagements from planning to completion, including reviewing workpapers and managing workflows across multiple engagements
• Experience overseeing substantive testing, analytical procedures and control testing, including documentation and evaluation of results
• Ability to work extended or non-standard hours during peak periods and to maintain an onsite presence during core business hours

Required skills

• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, CASs or other relevant regulatory requirements
• Ability to lead and develop staff, including coaching, reviewing work and giving performance feedback
• Effective project management and clear communication with firm personnel and clients

What we offer

• Compensation range of $67,500 - $116,100
• Discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance
• Most roles follow a hybrid workstyle, with some virtual or primarily on-site options depending on role requirements