Inspections Leader, British Columbia (BC)

Inspections Leader, British Columbia (BC)

Welcome to CPAB – Canada’s Public Company Audit Regulator

The Canadian Public Accountability Board oversees public accounting firms that audit reporting issuers. We promote 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.

We do important work, and we need remarkable people on our team!

We are recruiting for an Inspections Leader, British Columbia (BC) to join our Vancouver Team.

Position Summary

The Inspections Leader, BC leads CPAB’s regulatory oversight in British Columbia and leads the Vancouver office. Responsibilities include leading our British Columbia inspections team and oversight of public company audit firms in BC .

Who are we looking for?

Y ou are recognized as a leader in your profession, you understand the importance of audit regulation in building confidence in Canada’s capital markets, and you want to make an impact. Consistent with CPAB’s core values, you are team driven and inclusive, embracing different perspectives, experiences, and people. You are a natural leader who inspires your team and are motivated to further your career in a progressive organization with a strong social impact. You are skilled at handling challenging conversations and treat others with fairness and equity.

Who you are?

You are a CPA and understand the important, and complex, role of Canada’s national, independent audit regulator and our responsibility to protect the public interest.

You have significant public company financial statement audit experience at a Senior Manager, Income or Associate Partner level.

You thrive in, and like to contribute to, an intellectually stimulating environment. You’re comfortable with change and are happy to share your ideas and thoughts on ways to improve. You have progressive leadership experience leading and developing high-performing teams.

Key Accountabilities

• A significant component of the Inspections Leader, BC role is people leadership. The Inspections Leader, BC is accountable for attracting, retaining, and developing staff and fostering a positive workplace environment.
• The Inspections Leader, BC oversees the implementation of the regulatory oversight program within the region to drive enhanced audit quality.
• The Inspections Leader, BC assumes a leadership role for senior level interactions within the region, including with other regulators and audit firm leadership.
• In exercising the role, the incumbent is expected to use a regulatory mindset, critical thinking, and judgment to develop innovative solutions to issues and challenges.

Professional Experience / Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years management and leadership experience.
• CPA designation is required.
• Significant public company financial statement audit experience at a Senior Manager, Income or Associate Partner level.
• Progressive leadership experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Expert technical knowledge of auditing, accounting, and internal controls.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Experience with implementation of strategic and operating plans.

Core Attributes

• Integrity and ethical mindset.
• Strong people and team leadership.
• Collaborative and works well in teams.
• Relationship management.
• Decision making.

Sounds right?

CPAB is an agile and progressive regulator, keenly focused on improving audit quality and investor protection.Your ability to grow professionally at CPAB is encouraged by an environment and culture focusing on workplace flexibility, innovation, continuous learning and engaging with professional leaders.

If you think you have the right qualifications and would like to make a difference to the future of the audit profession in Canada and globally while taking your career to the next level, we would like to hear from you.

We thank everyone for their interest in this position; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Canadian Public Accountability Board is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from BIPOC candidates and from people with disabilities; we provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process.