Assurance Senior / Audit Senior (US Clients)

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Assurance Senior / Audit Senior (US Clients) based in Canada.

This role sits within a dynamic assurance practice supporting a diverse portfolio of US-based clients across industries such as technology, financial services, life sciences, and consumer products. You will play a key role in leading audit engagements from planning through completion, ensuring high-quality delivery, regulatory compliance, and meaningful client outcomes. The position combines hands-on technical audit execution with team leadership responsibilities, including supervising junior staff and guiding day-to-day engagement activities. You will work closely with senior leadership and clients to resolve complex accounting issues, apply US GAAP standards, and strengthen audit strategies. The environment is collaborative and fast-paced, with strong emphasis on professional growth, client service excellence, and continuous learning. This is a high-impact opportunity to develop both technical depth and leadership capability while contributing to complex, cross-border assurance engagements.

• Lead the planning, execution, and completion of multiple audit and assurance engagements for US-based clients across diverse industries.
• Supervise and delegate work to junior team members while ensuring quality and timely completion of engagement tasks.
• Develop and execute audit strategies from planning through reporting in alignment with professional standards.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve complex audit issues with engagement managers and client stakeholders.
• Apply advanced knowledge of US GAAP, auditing standards, and regulatory frameworks in complex engagements.
• Prepare and review financial statements, audit findings, and client deliverables in both written and verbal formats.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to enhance trust, satisfaction, and long-term engagement success.
• Conduct technical accounting research and provide guidance on complex financial reporting matters.
• Mentor, coach, and support junior professionals through feedback, training, and career development support.
• Collaborate across teams to manage multi-jurisdictional audit requirements and high-complexity client environments.

Requirements:

• CPA designation or working toward CPA certification preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of public accounting or external audit experience across multiple industries.
• Experience auditing complex accounting areas such as revenue, inventory, equity, and stock-based compensation.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and auditing standards, with exposure to US-focused engagements preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience within audit teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with client-facing experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple engagements, and work in fast-paced environments.
• Strong desire for continuous learning and professional development.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable audit insights and recommendations.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary range: CAD 94,000 – 115,000 annually (Ontario benchmark; may vary by profile and location).
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits for employees and dependents.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote and hybrid options.
• Generous PTO, firm holidays, and seasonal breaks to support work-life balance.
• Strong learning culture with CPA support, coaching programs, and professional development resources.
• Access to wellness programs, mental health support, and employee resource groups.
• Opportunities to work on complex US client engagements across multiple industries.
• Clear career progression within a growing assurance practice.