Director, Inspections

Welcome to CPAB – Canada’s Public Company Audit Regulator

The Canadian Public Accountability Board oversees public accounting firms that audit Canadian 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 exceptional people on our team!

• A minimum of 10 years of recent 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.
• Demonstrated leadership and influencing skills to effect change and positive outcomes.
• Proficiency in French is required if applying for Montreal.
• Ability to travel, approximately up to 6 weeks per year.

As an ambassador for CPAB and a trusted accounting professional, you are expected to demonstrate the following competencies:

• A strong passion for auditing and safeguarding the integrity of capital markets.
• A commitment to the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in all aspects of your work.
• Demonstrated strategic and analytical skills applied to resolving complex accounting and auditing issues.
• Strong verbal communications skills, with the ability to articulate clear, concise, and confident perspectives while adapting your style to diverse audiences.
• Intellectual humility and active listening skills, that enable you to understand differing viewpoints and build consensus.
• Strong written communications skills, both technical and non-technical.
• A collaborative mindset and strong team orientation with a willingness to support others, seek assistance when needed, and provide consultative advice when appropriate.
• Proven project and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Flexibility and adaptability to change, with a proactive approach to sharing ideas and driving continuous improvement.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn, embracing the future of audit, emerging industries, new tools and technology.
• Strong self-motivation and drive, with the ability to contribute positively to an intellectually stimulating environment.

As a member of a highly skilled Inspections team, the role involves:

• Conducting inspections of audit firms (both public company audit files and the Firm’s system of quality management) in accordance with CPAB’s inspection methodology. This will include engaging in discussions with audit Firm’s engagement teams and Firm’s leadership.
• Manage assigned inspection work effectively by meeting deadlines and executing inspections efficiently and to a high standard of quality.
• Build and maintain professional, productive, and respectful working relationships with colleagues, audit firms, and external stakeholders, ensuring all interactions reflect positively on CPAB, reinforce its mission, and support the integrity of financial reporting.
• Preparing high quality written inspection reports that are clear, accurate, and impactful.
• Participating in inspection projects designed to enhance the effectiveness and continuous improvement of CPAB’s inspection processes.
• Supporting stakeholder engagement and thought leadership initiatives.
• Travel may be required periodically throughout the year.

Certified a Great Place to Work® for the second year in a row, at the Canadian Public Accountability Board, we thrive to be our best, continuously learning and growing. We work together to contribute to the public confidence in the integrity of financial reporting. Our work is based on our core values: teamwork and inclusivity, innovative and courageous, and collectively we strive to reach our potential and achieve success that is mutual.

Compensation: $155,000 to $190,000 annually

If your skills match our requirements and you want to contribute to CPAB, we want to hear from you.

We invest in our people. We encourage team members to develop their careers by bringing together their interests with the continuous improvement of our organization and the profession.

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.