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PwC
PwC

CPA Centre of Excellence Manager (Contract)

Posted 4 days ago

Job Description

The Ethics & Compliance Office ensures the firm complies with all internal and external obligations, manages risk, and protects the PwC brand. We ensure adherence to internal and external controls and regulations which includes the monitoring, testing and reporting on compliance. The Chartered Professional Accountant Centre of Excellence ('CPA CoE') is a subset of the Ethics & Compliance Office which focuses on the Canadian CPA designation regulatory requirements and reporting for our professional staff and the firm.

Meaningful work you'll be part of
As a CPA CoE Manager you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high quality client service and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Focusing on the CPA practical experience requirements and performing the CPA Pre-approved Program manager and leader's role and responsibilities . This requires the national management of all CPA students ' practical experience reporting .

• D eveloping and delivering practical experience onboarding training and semi-annual workshops for CPA students and CPA mentors

• Ensuring accurate practical experience reporting in agreement with the firm's CPA program requirements

• Reviewing and driving regulatory compliance and reporting results to the provincial bodies and key stakeho l d e r s

• Completing month end activities including reconciliations, student registrations and follow up on outstanding reporting requirements

• Monitoring and assessing the impact of changes in CPA regulations and bylaws on firm's policies and procedures

• Representing PwC and negotiating practical experience processes and policy changes with the CPA provincial bodies

• Not ifying k ey stakeholders of relevant policy and procedure updates and requirements

• Leading and executing on special projects as required

• Coaching, managing and developing others

Experiences and skills you'll use to solve
• This is a 21-month full-time contract opportunity

• PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer

• A Canadian CPA designation with experience in a professional services role

• P roven ability to manage and prioritize multiple/complex projects with tight deadlines

• Communicates confidently and builds relationships with the ability to collaborate with all stakeholders

• Strong presentation skills, including facilitating group discussions, and preparing and delivering presentations

• Demonstrates a keen attention to detail, recognizing that these details are integral to shaping our business outcomes.

• A demonstrated commitment to valuing different and working alongside diverse people and perspectives

• An interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends, an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work

• Ability to exercise judgment and ensure appropriate involvement of all stakeholders

• Ability to use logic, creativity and innovation when developing solutions to problems while considering client impact

Why you'll love PwC
We're inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you'll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.

At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We're committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.
We're committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.

About PwC

Welcome to PwC Canada Our purpose, to build trust in society and solve important problems, is brought to life by more than 6,700 partners and staff in locations from St. John's, Newfoundland to Victoria, British Columbia. With more than 100 years of excellence in Canada, we provide industry focused assurance, advisory and tax services for public, private and government clients in four areas: 1. Corporate accountability 2. Risk management 3. Structuring and mergers and acquisitions 4. Performance and process improvement As part of a larger network of over 223,000 people in 157 countries, we work to provide clients with the best of our collective thinking, experience and solutions to build public trust and enhance value for our clients and their stakeholders.

Industry

Management and Consulting

Company Size

5001-10,000 employees

Application closing date is 2025-12-29

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