Director, Inspections (Vancouver)

Canadian Public Accountability Board • Vancouver, BC

7d • CA$155,000 - CA$190,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Canadian Public Accountability Board (CPAB) oversees public accounting firms that audit Canadian reporting issuers. CPAB promotes audit quality through proactive regulation, robust audit assessments, dialogue with domestic and international stakeholders, and practicable insights that inform capital market participants and contribute to public confidence in the integrity of financial reporting. This role is for a Director, Inspections to join the inspections team in Vancouver.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of recent progressive public company accounting and audit experience at a Big Four or other national accounting firm.
• CPA designation is required.
• In-depth technical knowledge of IFRS and Canadian Auditing Standards; US GAAP is also an asset.
• Demonstrated leadership and influencing skills to effect change and positive outcomes.
• Ability to travel, approximately up to 6 weeks per year.
• A strong passion for auditing and safeguarding the integrity of capital markets.
• A commitment to the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in all aspects of your work.
• Demonstrated strategic and analytical skills applied to resolving complex accounting and auditing issues.
• Strong verbal communications skills, with the ability to articulate clear, concise, and confident perspectives while adapting your style to diverse audiences.
• Intellectual humility and active listening skills, that enable you to understand differing viewpoints and build consensus.
• Strong written communications skills, both technical and non-technical.
• A collaborative mindset and strong team orientation with a willingness to support others, seek assistance when needed, and provide consultative advice when appropriate.
• Proven project and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Flexibility and adaptability to change, with a proactive approach to sharing ideas and driving continuous improvement.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn, embracing the future of audit, emerging industries, new tools and technology.
• Strong self-motivation and drive, with the ability to contribute positively to an intellectually stimulating environment.

Nice To Haves

• US GAAP is also an asset.
• Proficiency in French is required if applying for Montreal.

Responsibilities

• Conducting inspections of audit firms (both public company audit files and the Firm’s system of quality management) in accordance with CPAB’s inspection methodology. This will include engaging in discussions with audit Firm’s engagement teams and Firm’s leadership.
• Manage assigned inspection work effectively by meeting deadlines and executing inspections efficiently and to a high standard of quality.
• Build and maintain professional, productive, and respectful working relationships with colleagues, audit firms, and external stakeholders, ensuring all interactions reflect positively on CPAB, reinforce its mission, and support the integrity of financial reporting.
• Preparing high quality written inspection reports that are clear, accurate, and impactful.
• Participating in inspection projects designed to enhance the effectiveness and continuous improvement of CPAB’s inspection processes.
• Supporting stakeholder engagement and thought leadership initiatives.
• Travel may be required periodically throughout the year.

Benefits

• We invest in our people. We encourage team members to develop their careers by bringing together their interests with the continuous improvement of our organization and the profession.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed