Audit/ Assurance Manager (FULLY REMOTE)

About Us

Zeifmans is a tax, accounting, and consulting firm that understands clients’ needs and the full range of solutions available. We give straightforward, intelligent advice that consistently adds to our clients’ bottom lines. We strive to build enduring relationships with our clients by consistently delivering value.

As a member of Zeifmans’ dedicated team, you will acquire a deep knowledge of the business needs and goals of our clients. You will provide candid counsel on a wide range of issues, including assurance, tax, complex accounting, restructuring, acquisitions, and more.

You will benefit equally from the experience and judgment of our senior leaders and the sharp, innovative thinking of our young associates

About the Position

This is a fully remote position with one of the top 20 accounting firms in Canada.

As a Manager, you will oversee and manage assignments for all types of assurance engagements. You will work across a broad range of industries on a variety of engagements, including mining, manufacturing, and emerging industries such as cannabis and psychedelics.

You will oversee entire engagements from planning through to completion.

Summary of Responsibilities

- Prepares or reviews planning documents, ensuring compliance with the Firm’s risk-based approach to engagements.
- Delegates sections of the file to staff members based on their knowledge, experience, and ongoing career development needs.
- Ensures staff are properly supervised throughout the completion of each procedure, section, or file, and reviews the accuracy of work completed by junior team members.
- Supervises the training of staff and provides guidance and direction,



as well as constructive feedback on their working papers.
- Reviews working paper files for each engagement completed by staff and ensure that all planned procedures are completed in accordance with the Firm’s policies and procedures.
- Ensures that all queries and outstanding points are resolved satisfactorily prior to review by the Director and/or Partner.
- Advises the Director and/or Partner of significant issues or engagement findings and provides recommendations for their resolution.
- Reviews and amends, as necessary, financial statements, notes, attached schedules, management letters, and other documents issued to clients.
- Mentors and coaches professional staff throughout the year and provides support and development to advance their careers.

Summary of Experience

- 6+ years of public accounting experience, with a focus on audit

Requirements:

- Completion of a university degree in Accounting.
- Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
- Thorough understanding of and experience working with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE).
- Experience leading, mentoring, and coaching a team.
- Minimum 1 year of experience as an Audit Manager in a public accounting firm.




- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with external clients.
- Strong file management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Experience working with accounting and tax software such as QuickBooks, Caseware, Jazz-it, Taxprep, and Sage 50

Outstanding Ideas. Positive Impact. That’s Zeifmans.

Though this position is remote you are always more than welcome to come to the office and meet fellow members of the team. Here are just a few other benefits of working for our organization.

- Opportunity for growth – gain direct experience working with a wide-range of industry groups and clients
- Mentorship – our teams operate with an “open door” policy
- Collaborative environment – everyone has a say in our success
- Competitive compensation based on the Toronto market + prospect for annual bonuses
- Full benefits and insurance for you and your immediate family members, paid by the firm
- Short Fridays all year long (3 pm office closure)
- Summer Fridays Off (July and August)
- Flexible dress code
- Mental health resources and on-going mental health support
- Providing you with opportunities to give back and support your community
- As a member of Nexia, access to a global network of accounting and consulting professionals and training opportunities.
- Job Vacancy Status: New Vacancy
- Hours of Work: 35 hours per week; the role requires overtime as necessary to meet operational and professional requirements.
- Location: $105,0

📌 Manager (Toronto)
🏢 Zeifmans
📍 Toronto