As an Assurance Associate II, you will assist with audits, manage client engagements, and contribute to audit strategy, while ensuring compliance with U.S. accounting standards.
BPM – where caring and community is in our company DNA; we are always striving to be our best selves; and we’re compelled to ask the questions that lead to innovation.
Working with BPM means using your experiences, broadening your skills, and reaching your full potential in work and life—while also making a positive difference for your clients, colleagues, and communities. Our shared entrepreneurial spirit drives us to see and do things differently. Our passion for people makes BPM a place where everyone feels welcome, valued, and part of something bigger. Because People Matter.
BPM welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
What you get:
Total rewards package: from flexible work arrangements to competitive benefits coverage for you and your dependents, prioritizing your health and well-being.
Well-being resources: interactive wellness platform and incentives, an employee assistance program and mental health resources, and Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) that provide safe spaces for colleagues to share, be heard, feel valued and deepen connections.
Balance & flexibility: A minimum of14 Firm Holidays including applicable provincial statutory holidays and 2 floating days, Flex PTO, supplemental top-up program for eligible statutory leaves, winter break, summer hours, and remote work options, so you can balance challenging yourself with taking care of yourself.
Professional development opportunities: A learning culture with CPA exam resources and bonuses, firm support for professional memberships/certification, a coach program, and live classes, workshops, and seminars through BPM University.
Who is successful at BPM:
· Caring people who put others first
· Self-starters who embody the BPM entrepreneurial spirit
· Authentic individuals with a diverse point of view
· Lifelong learners with a drive to excel
· Resilient people who rise to the occasion
This is a newly created role and will be pivotal in ensuring we can continue offering our full range of services to clients. As an Assurance Associate II, you will assist with audits and work closely with firm leaders and client personnel to complete assurance engagements.
You will (job responsibilities):
- Be responsible for working with multiple client engagements throughout the year.
- Be responsible for communicating issues that arise during the audit engagement with the support of the engagement manager.
- Contribute to development and execution of audit strategy from planning to reporting.
- Develop and maintain client relationships, thus driving client satisfaction.
- Research, understand and apply complex accounting concepts and auditing procedures.
- Draft financials and report audit findings (both verbal and written).
- Demonstrates knowledge of U.S. accounting standards (GAAP), regulatory frameworks, and compliance requirements.
- Manages complex engagements involving multi-jurisdictional financial reporting and international business practices.
- Advises clients on U.S.-specific regulatory changes, risk management, and industry best practices, ensuring compliance across diverse markets.
- Coordinates with cross-functional teams to address the unique challenges of servicing U.S.-based clients, including higher volume, complexity, and risk exposure.
You have (job requirements):
- BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
- 1+ years' experience in public accounting, working with clients in a variety of industries.
- Experience auditing complex accounts like inventory, revenue, equity/stock options, etc.
- U.S. accounting credentials may be required.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong desire to continuously learn.
- Ability to analyze and prioritize information to make appropriate recommendations.
- Ability to synthesize all forms of research into clear, thoughtful, actionable deliverables.
- Ability to understand client needs, identifies root causes of problems, and implements pragmatic solutions.
BPM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability status, genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws. BPM welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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