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About the Role
The Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AASB) is an independent body that sets high-quality standards and guidance for Canadians. You will join a skilled team to advise and execute the AASB's work, developing audit, sustainability, and other assurance standards. This involves leading projects, creating technical proposals, and facilitating Board decisions. You will also represent the Board externally, consulting with stakeholders through presentations and webinars.
Responsibilities
- Act in the public interest to identify issues, explore alternatives, and propose solutions through comprehensive issues papers.
- Work within a globally respected due process rooted in consultation and consensus-building.
- Manage assigned projects by developing project plans, facilitating meetings, and leading or supporting communication and risk mitigation strategies.
- Conduct research to support proposals; present results and recommendations to drive decisions.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and other material for internal and external use, ensuring complex topics are communicated in plain language.
- Interact with colleagues, volunteers, and others to achieve collaborative outcomes.
- Establish and nurture senior-level contacts with various groups and international standard setters.
Requirements
- CPA designation
- At least 5 years of professional experience with a background in Audit and Assurance
- In-depth knowledge and application of auditing and assurance standards, including implementation experience with recently revised standards
- Passion for the technical aspects of standards development, including adherence to the principles of consultation, transparency and accountability
- Solutions-oriented approach driven by research, analysis and critical reasoning; ability to collaborate with senior management to spot opportunities, manage risks and develop proposals
- Ability to work both autonomously or collaboratively across departmental functions as needed
- Strong supervisory and interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen effectively, respect divergent views, maintain flexibility and work with key individuals at all levels of management
- Client service mindset with a proven ability to assess and resolve issues creatively; comfortable presenting ideas, facilitating plans and building consensus
- Genuine pride in workmanship; ability to manage and be accountable for complex projects with unwavering attention to integrity, deadlines and quality
- Strong verbal and written skills with an emphasis on clear, concise and effective communication
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office 365, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Copilot
- Bilingual fluency in English and French would be preferred
Skills
- Audit and Assurance
- Standards development
- Consultation
- Transparency
- Accountability
- Research
- Analysis
- Critical reasoning
- Collaboration
- Supervisory skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Client service
- Problem-solving
- Presentation
- Consensus-building
- Project management
- MS Office 365
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Copilot
- English
- French
Location
- Remote within Canada
- Hybrid in Toronto
- Hybrid in Montreal
- Hybrid in Vancouver
Work Type
- Remote
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Principal
- At least 5 years of professional experience
Education Level
- CPA designation
Salary/Compensations
- $127,661 to $145,930
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits
- Robust defined contribution pension plan
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Regular social events
- Strong employee volunteer program
About the Company
- CPA Canada fosters a welcoming and inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes health and wellness.
- We offer a flexible and balanced work environment where staff can thrive professionally and personally.
- Our headquarters are located in downtown Toronto, with a regional office in Vancouver.
- We are always striving for improvement, working together to build a high-performing, innovative organization that creates value for Canadian CPAs and represents the profession, nationally and internationally.
- We create a collaborative and constructive culture through our values: Lead with Integrity, Customer First, Bold Thinking, Pursue Excellence, Continuous Growth.
Equal Opportunity
- CPA Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, accessible environment where each employee feels respected, valued and supported.
- All qualified individuals may apply online.
- If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in our recruitment process kindly contact careers@cpacanada.ca and we'll be happy to work with you to meet your needs.