Bilingual Assurance Manager - Public Sector

About the role

RSM is looking for a bilingual Assurance Manager 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, covering Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal, with a preference for candidates in Ontario or Quebec.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the audit of financial statements, related disclosures and other client deliverables
• Assess risk, design and communicate audit procedures to engagement teams, and use RSM's Audit Methodology
• Manage multiple engagement teams, supervise audit seniors and supervisors, and prepare end-of-engagement evaluations
• Maintain contact with clients throughout the year and anticipate and escalate client concerns
• Develop others through training, career advice and firm initiatives, and share relevant industry information with clients
• Manage project profitability and identify performance improvement opportunities
• Communicate accounting and auditing matters to Senior Managers and Partners, and keep up with GAAP and firm standards
• Travel 25% of the year depending on clients

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or another discipline from an accredited university
• Active CPA (or equivalent certification)
• 5+ years of recent assurance experience in a public accounting environment with substantial external audit exposure
• Proven experience leading and managing audit engagements and teams, including planning, executing and completing audits
• Bilingual in English and French
• Willingness to work extended or non-standard hours during peak periods and to maintain a consistent onsite presence during core business hours

Required skills

• Strong technical proficiency in financial reporting, audit procedures and auditing standards (GAAP, CASs or other regulatory requirements)
• Project management and client relationship management
• Sound business judgment, risk awareness and ethical integrity

What we offer

• Compensation range of $79,500 - $145,800, with eligibility for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance
• A competitive benefits and compensation package
• Most roles follow a hybrid workstyle, with some virtual or primarily on-site options depending on role requirements