Principal, Audit and Assurance

Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada•Vancouver, BC

6d•CA$127,661 - CA$145,930•Hybrid

About The Position

The Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AASB) is an independent body created to serve the public interest by setting high-quality standards and guidance and supporting their effective application to address the evolving needs of Canadians. The AASB is actively involved in adopting international standards and developing domestic standards fit for purpose in the Canadian environment. You will be a member of a highly skilled, energetic and committed team of professionals to advise and carry out the work of the AASB. Working directly with senior professionals, you will be developing audit, sustainability, other assurance and related services standards and guidance for practitioners. This work will involve leading standard-setting projects, developing technical proposals for consideration by committees and the Board, and facilitating the Board's decision-making on issues identified. You will also act as a credible and authoritative representative of the Board by consulting with a wide range of external parties to ascertain their views and share information. This work includes designing and conducting presentations, round tables, webinars, etc. The position offers the flexibility of remote work within Canada, or a more traditional hybrid work option based out of any of CPA Canada's offices in Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver. Periodic travel may be required. The targeted base salary range for this position is $127,661 to $145,930 and is commensurate with experience.

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

Nice To Haves

Bilingual fluency in English and French would be preferred

Responsibilities

Act in the public interest to identify issues, explore alternatives and propose solutions, communicating them through the development of 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