Directeur(-trice) principal(-e), Audit | Senior Manager, Audit

About Crowe BGK For 75 years, Crowe BGK LLP has been a trusted leader in accounting and advisory services in Canada. We are a team of 250+ professionals serving clients from our Montreal and Ottawa offices. We provide audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services, helping individuals and private companies navigate complex challenges. We’re proud to be named one of Canada’s Top 100 SME Employers and one of Montreal’s Top Employers because we believe in creating a workplace where people feel supported, valued, and inspired to grow. We're looking for a Manager or Senior Manager, Audit to join our Montréal Audit practice. At Crowe BGK, we are building the next generation of audit, one that combines deep technical expertise, strong client relationships, practical business advice, and the responsible use of technology and artificial intelligence. This is an evergreen opportunity for an experienced audit leader who wants to lead meaningful client engagements, coach exceptional teams, and help shape how audit is delivered in a rapidly evolving profession. Our clients include dynamic private companies, entrepreneurs, family-owned businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and growing organizations across a wide range of industries. They expect more than compliance. They want trusted advisors who understand their business, communicate clearly, challenge thoughtfully, and consistently deliver exceptional service. If you are a CPA who takes pride in quality, enjoys developing people, and is excited by the opportunity to leverage AI and modern audit technology to improve the way work gets done, we'd love to meet you. The Opportunity As a Senior Manager, Audit, you will play a key leadership role within our Audit practice. You will lead complex audit engagements from planning through completion, mentor high-performing teams, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to the continued evolution of our practice. You will also be part of a firm that is actively reimagining how audit work is delivered. Crowe BGK is investing in modern audit platforms, AI-enabled workflows, enhanced client collaboration, and innovative ways of working that allow our professionals to spend less time on repetitive tasks and more time applying professional judgment, delivering insights, coaching teams, and creating value for clients. You will be Accountable for: Lead audit, review, and other assurance engagements for private companies, not-for-profit organizations, and other organizations. Manage engagements from planning through completion, including risk assessment, engagement execution, file review, client communication, reporting, and final delivery. Apply professional standards and firm methodology while maintaining the highest standards of audit quality, documentation, professional judgment, and efficiency. Coach, supervise, and develop Managers, Senior Accountants, and team members through mentoring, performance conversations, and ongoing feedback. Build trusted relationships with clients and become a valued advisor to management teams and business owners. Identify practical recommendations that improve client processes, internal controls, financial reporting, and overall business performance. Leverage audit technology, automation, data analytics, and AI-enabled tools to improve engagement execution, team effectiveness, and the client experience. Contribute to practice development through proposals, staff training, innovation initiatives, and continuous improvement. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, curiosity, and professional excellence. Help shape the future of audit delivery at Crowe BGK. The Qualifications We're Looking For: Canadian CPA designation or equivalent. Approximately 7+ years of public accounting experience with progressive responsibility leading audit engagements. Strong experience managing complex audit and assurance engagements. Experience with ASPE and ASNPO. IFRS experience is considered an asset. Excellent technical accounting, audit, and professional judgment skills. Experience serving privately held companies, owner-managed businesses, not-for-profit organizations, or growth-oriented organizations. Proven ability to manage multiple engagements, competing priorities, deadlines, and client expectations. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Bilingualism in English and French is strongly preferred for our Montréal practice. Demonstrated passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing future leaders. Curiosity about technology, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and process improvement. A growth mindset that embraces innovation and continuous learning. Our Commitment to AI and the Future of Audit Audit is evolving, and Crowe BGK is committed to staying at the forefront of that evolution. We believe AI and modern technology should enhance professional judgment, improve audit quality, and reduce repetitive work, allowing our professionals to focus on insight, client relationships, and high-value advisory. You don't need to be an AI expert. We're looking for curious, adaptable leaders who are excited to embrace innovation and help shape the future of audit. You can count on us for: • Competitive compensation • A truly flexible hybrid work model • Comprehensive health benefits supporting your overall well-being starting on day one of your employment • Generous vacation and 8 personal days for family matters • Firm-wide holiday closures so you can fully unplug • Summer Fridays with early office closures during the summer months • Reimbursement for parking or public transit • An annual wellness stipend to support physical and mental health • Home office stipend to ensure a comfortable and productive remote workspace • A vibrant, dog friendly office culture where connection and energy thrive. From lively 5 à 7's and weekly spin classes to team building painting workshops, trivia nights and karaoke parties, there is always something happening. Plus, our signature Camp Crowe sends employees off for fun summer activities that spark camaraderie and unforgettable memories. If you're looking for a place where your ideas matter and your career can thrive, apply today! Cultivate your curiosity. Inspire your mind. Shape your career. We maintain an inclusive and equal opportunity working environment so that every Crowe BGK professional can fulfill their evolving potential. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran's status or any other legally protected factors. We thank all candidates for their interest and we will only be contacting those that we are interested in pursuing.

Lead complex audit and assurance engagements for private companies and non-profits from planning through final delivery. Mentor and develop audit teams while leveraging AI and data analytics to improve engagement efficiency and client value.

Requires a Canadian CPA designation and approximately 7+ years of public accounting experience leading audit engagements. Proficiency in ASPE and ASNPO is required, with strong communication skills and a preference for bilingualism in English and French.

• Competitive Compensation • Flexible Hybrid Work Model • Comprehensive Health Benefits • Generous Vacation • Personal Days for Family Matters • Firm-wide Holiday Closures • Summer Fridays • Parking or Public Transit Reimbursement • Annual Wellness Stipend • Home Office Stipend • Dog Friendly Office Culture

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• Audit Leadership
• Assurance Engagements
• Risk Assessment
• Financial Reporting
• Team Mentoring
• Client Relationship Management
• ASPE
• ASNPO
• IFRS
• Data Analytics
• AI-enabled Workflows
• Professional Judgment
• Bilingualism (English/French)
• Project Management
• Internal Controls
• Practice Development
• Audit Engagements
• Public Accounting
• Continuous Development
• Accountability
• Workflow Management
• Growth Mindedness
• Curiosity
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Planning
• Accounting
• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Analysis
• Auditing
• Audit Working Papers
• Automation
• Mental Health
• Management
• Certified Public Accountant
• Communication
• Consulting
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Training And Development
• Financial Statements
• Leadership
• International Financial Reporting Standards
• Innovation
• Mentorship
• Painting
• Relationship Building
• Coaching
• Risk Analysis
• Team Building
• Team Effectiveness
• Technical Accounting

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Management & Leadership
• Audit Principal
• Audit Manager
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine