Audit and Assurance Manager

Permanent Full-time | Two Days in Office/week

Salary range: $120-140K, plus comprehensive benefits, generous paid time off and flexible hours.

Stern Cohen LLP is an award-winning public accounting firm located at Yonge and St. Clair in Midtown Toronto. For more than 60 years, we've helped businesses, professionals and organizations succeed through practical accounting, tax and advisory services.

The Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced Audit and Assurance Manager who enjoys both the technical and people sides of public accounting.

In this role, you'll manage audit and review engagements, develop strong relationships with privately held clients, and play an important leadership role within our Assurance team. You'll coach and mentor experienced staff, contribute to practice management and work closely with our Partners and management team.

This is an opportunity for someone who wants to have an impact beyond managing files.

As Stern

Cohen continues to grow, there is meaningful opportunity to expand your responsibilities and advance within the firm.

Responsibilities

Reviewing engagement files and tax returns for audit and review clients

Building strong relationships with clients

Acting as the "go to" person for experienced accounting staff

Coaching and performance management of the Assurance team, and ad hoc training for others in the Firm

Coordinating engagement staffing, scheduling and workflow with the Assurance team

Contributing to practice management and firm-wide initiatives

Identifying opportunities to provide additional value to clients and contributing to the firm's business development goals.

Your Skills and Experience

Qualified CPA designation

Two to three years' managerial experience in a public accounting environment and oversight of audit and review engagements, including file and tax return reviews

Experience as the "doer" performing similar work

Personal and corporate tax experience of some complexity





Experience working with privately held corporations

Work experience with Caseware/CaseView, Taxprep, and Excel

Client service and relationship building excellence (for external and internal clients)

Detail-oriented and analytical/inquiry skills that enable a deep understanding of our clients' businesses

Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal and presentation)

Benefits of a Career at Stern Cohen

We believe a successful career in public accounting shouldn't require giving up your life outside of work. Our team enjoys meaningful client work, professional growth, flexibility and benefits designed to provide additional time away from the office.

We offer

Flex hours and a genuine commitment to work-life balance

Paid Fridays off in July and August

8 personal days in addition to vacation time

2 additional paid days during the winter holidays

2:00 p.m. closure on Fridays before every long weekend

Comprehensive perks including medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance

Educational assistance and ongoing professional development

Coaching, mentorship and support from experienced leaders

Advancement opportunities as the firm continues to grow

"Dress for your day" flexibility A modern cloud-based working environment using Microsoft 365, Teams, Zoom, Copilot and other current technologies

Want to know what it's actually like to work here? Visit our Careers page to learn more about our culture and read reviews from members of the Stern Cohen team.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates whose experience closely matches the requirements of the role will be contacted. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process; however hiring decisions and judgments are made by people. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Stern Cohen offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Applicants selected for further consideration are encouraged to advise if accommodation is required.

📌 Audit and Assurance Manager (Toronto)
🏢 Stern Cohen
📍 Toronto