Manager, Assurance and Accounting

MANAGER, ASSURANCE and ACCOUNTING

Arsenault Best Cameron Ellis  is a professional accounting firm in Charlottetown, PEI, with a long-standing history of providing accounting and related services to corporations, organizations and individuals on PEI and throughout Atlantic Canada. We are a proud member of The AC Group of Independent Accounting Firms Limited – an alliance of independent CPA firms in Atlantic Canada that provides added support through a strong regional network.

We are currently recruiting for a Manager, Assurance and Accounting to join our diverse team of professionals. In this role, the Manager will work closely with our partners and be responsible for navigating processes, effectively monitoring engagements and developing and maintaining working relationships with clients and our team of professionals.

• Assuring engagements are planned, scheduled, managed and compliant.
• Monitoring that the quality of work meets and exceeds all firm and professional standards.
• Maintaining budgets and ensuring timely, efficient completion of engagements.
• Assisting with complex areas, providing creative solutions, technical expertise and training.
• Maintaining assurance and accounting knowledge regarding industry‑related policies, regulations, procedures, statutes, Acts, quality control measures, ethics, professional conduct, etc.

• CPA designation or similar relevant designation.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, risk management and controls.
• 4 to 6 years of relevant public accounting experience.
• 2–4 years of experience as a Manager in public accounting would be beneficial.
• Supervisory and managerial training and a proven ability to manage a team.
• Leading engagements to complete audit, review and compilation engagements.
• Excellent communication, diplomacy, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team within a confidential work environment.
• Self‑motivated with a thorough and methodical approach on projects.
• Ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple projects in a timely manner.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Critical thinking skills using logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions, conclusions and best practices.
• Excellent computer skills using various accounting programs (Case Ware, Tax Prep, Sage, Quickbooks, MS Office).

• Additional hours will be required to meet client and industry deadlines.
• Local travel as needed.

The successful candidate might anticipate $90,000 ‑ $110,000 per annum, based on education, skills and qualifications.

Our firm offers a respectful and safe work environment, professional development opportunities, a flexible work schedule, and the benefits of being an independent member of the AC Group. If you are interested in applying and meet the requirements of the position, please e‑mail your resume and references, in confidence, to:
Arsenault Best Cameron Ellis
Attn:
Kathryn Mills, Human Resource Manager

8 Mac Leod Crescent
Charlottetown PE C1E 3K2

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Arsenault Best Cameron Ellis is an equal opportunity employer, and able to provide accommodation for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process.