Stern Cohen LLP is an award-winning, public accounting firm at Yonge and St. Clair in Toronto. We focus exclusively on privately-held businesses and not-for-profit organizations. Despite our 60+ year history, our approach is thoroughly modern!
We are looking for a full-time Audit and Assurance Manager who is interested in guiding and mentoring a team and contributing to firm leadership. This position requires 1-2 years’ management experience in public accounting. Stern Cohen is growing, so further advancement opportunities exist.
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;
- Interacting with the team and the office’s scheduler for client engagements;
- Becoming an integral part of the management team and assisting with practice management;
- Identifying value-added service opportunities and networking for new business.
Qualifications
- Qualified accounting designation (CPA);
- One to two years’ managerial experience in a public accounting environment and oversight of audit and review engagements, including file and tax return reviews is a must;
- Experience as the “doer” performing similar work;
- Personal and corporate tax experience of some complexity;
- Experience working with privately held corporations is a must;
- Work experience with Caseware/Caseview, Tax Prep, and Excel software programs;
- Client service and relationship building excellence (for external and internal clients);
- Detail orientated and analytical/inquiry skills that enable a deep understanding of our clients’ businesses;
- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal and presentation);
- Negotiation skills.
Benefits of a Career at Stern Cohen
- Comprehensive compensation and benefit plan including:
- Medical, dental, vision care, life and accident insurance, vacation and educational assistance
- Opportunities for partnership and/or to specialize, diversify, innovate, and achieve your career goals
- Professional development training, support, feedback and coaching for optimal learning and growth
- Hybrid workplace. Flexibility to work from home or our office at Yonge & St. Clair
- Real commitment to work/life balance
- Flex time / flex hours
- Dress for your day
- Fridays OFF with pay in July and August (9 extra days), PLUS 2 during the winter holidays
- 8 personal days in addition to your generous vacation time
- We close at 2:00 PM Friday before long weekends
- Direct interaction with partners and clients
- Industry-leading cloud technology platform including Office 365, Zoom and Teams
Learn More
View our Careers page, check out our LinkedIn profile, and peruse this website to read staff testimonials and learn more about our welcoming, fun culture.
How to Apply
Interested applicants are kindly asked send their resume to [email protected]. Please reference Assurance Manager in the subject line of your e-mail.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will only contact those whose skills and experience closely match our requirements for the position.
Stern Cohen offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.
