Senior Manager, Practice Review

Do you have an interest in compliance and experience in public accounting? If so, keep reading

The Senior Manager Practice Review is responsible for conducting practice reviews, conducting consistency reviews of completed practice reviews, practice review program development, assisting with the development and assessment of contract practice reviewers and assisting the Director with meeting the Practice Review Mandate. This role reports to the Director, Practice Review.

CPA Alberta has offices in Edmonton and Calgary and provides hybrid Telecommuting opportunities (working from home a maximum of 3 days a week). Frequent travel within Alberta may be required during peak practice review times.

Further information on the benefits of working with CPA Alberta can be found on our website here. 

• CPA designation along with a minimum of 5 years post designation recent public accounting experience in an assurance practice
• The following number of hours, accumulated over any three of the last five years, either directly or through persons under your supervision:
  • a total of 750 hours of audit experience (audit as defined in the CPA Act) and;
  • a total of 1,500 hours of review experience (review as defined in the CPA Act)
• Strong working knowledge of the CPA Canada Handbooks (Assurance, Accounting and Public Sector)
• Experience with the application of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate technical knowledge and application in a practical manner
• Exceptional organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to multi-task
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity
•  Ability to deal with difficult situations and individuals with tact and diplomacy

• Lead and supervise practice review teams of other senior professional CPAs in conducting reviews of professional and ethical standards using the methodology and reporting approved by the Practice Review Committee.
• Communicate educational information including best practice standards and upcoming technical standards to assist members.
• Make recommendations regarding firm compliance with professional and ethical standards to the Practice Review Committee.
• Review practice review files submitted by contract reviewers prior to draft reports being submitted to firms and in preparation for Practice Review Committee meetings.
• Various technical duties as required including but not limited to; updating the practice review checklists and glossary and reviewer resource material; maintaining practice review tools; periodic attendance at Practice Review Committee meetings and training sessions.
• Assist in monitoring the implementation of National Harmonization Recommendations.
• Assist with preparation of training materials and other resources.
• Maintain leading-edge technical knowledge and ability to practically apply professional standards.

Why CPA Alberta   

CPA Alberta is the professional regulatory organization representing Alberta's more than 30,000 Chartered Professional Accountants (CPAs). Alberta's CPAs are among the more than 220,000 Canadian CPAs who provide financial and management expertise across the country and around the world, at every level and in every sector. CPA Alberta's legislated mandate is to protect the interest of the public, protect the integrity of the profession, promote and increase the competence of Alberta CPAs, and regulate the conduct of Alberta CPAs.

We'd love to hear from you  

If you have competency in:

• Values & Ethics 
• Teamwork & Adaptability 
• Organizational Awareness 
• Communication 
• Analytical Thinking 
• Judgement 
• Planning & Organizing 

Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification shown, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Working Specifications  

• Fast paced work environment.
• Some travel may be required.
• Occasional work outside of regular working hours may be required.
• This position can be in either Calgary or Edmonton.

CPA Alberta thanks all applicants for their interest and advises that we will contact only those selected for an interview.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement   

In its commitment to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce, CPA Alberta welcomes applications from all qualified persons. We encourage members of equity groups (women, Black, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ2S+); and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of the organization to apply. 

Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.