Director, Inspections

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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!

• Minimum of 10 years 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.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to travel, approximately up to 6 weeks per year.
• Preferably bilingual (French/English) language capabilities.

• Passionate about auditing and conduct work with the utmost integrity and professionalism.
• Think strategically and analytically to solve complex accounting or auditing issues.
• Seen as a leader and influencer; articulate views and understand others’ perspectives to build consensus; impactful written and verbal communication.
• Strong team player, collaborating with and assisting others; ask for help and consult when necessary.
• Strong time-management and project-management skills with ability to manage competing demands.
• Flexible and adaptive to change, eager to share ideas to improve processes.
• Curious, willing to learn and embrace the future of audit and new industries and tools.
• Self‑motivated and thrives in an intellectually stimulating environment.

• Conduct inspections of audit firms (both public company audit files and the firm’s quality-management systems) in accordance with CPAB’s inspection methodology, including discussions with engagement teams and leadership.
• Maintain control of assigned inspection work, meeting deadlines and ensuring efficient and effective execution.
• Foster professional, productive, and respectful working relationships with colleagues, firms, and other external stakeholders, reflecting positively on CPAB and advancing the integrity of financial reporting.
• Prepare high-quality written reports.
• Participate in projects aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of CPAB’s inspection processes.
• Support stakeholder engagement and thought‑leadership initiatives.
• Travel throughout the year as required.

The future audit environment will require an agile and progressive regulator keenly focused on improving audit quality and investor protection. Your ability to grow professionally is encouraged by an environment and culture focused on workplace flexibility, innovation, continuous learning, and engagement with professional leaders. If you feel you have the right qualifications and would like to make a difference to the future of the accounting profession in Canada and globally, while taking your career to the next level, we want to hear from you.

We thank everyone for their interest; 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.

Seniority level:
Director

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Other