# CPA | Assurance, Risk Advisory & Accounting Leader Location CanadaDesired Salary UnspecifiedWork preference Full TimeLinks Joined21 Mar 2026Field / Industry Finance & Accounting * SharePreferences:Status: Actively lookingRelocation: NoNotice Period: ImmediateSkill Assessments:This user has not passed any tests yet Languages: English - French - Report [Overview](#overview) ## About Me I am a purpose-driven CPA and manager with experience leading assurance, risk advisory, and accounting work across top Canadian and global accounting firms as well as an international retailer. My background has given me a multi-lens perspective on audit, risk, advisory, and accounting, and I bring a balanced approach that combines technical expertise with empathy. I have led complex assurance, advisory, and SOC 2 engagements, translating risk and controls into measurable trust, transparency, and long-term value. I am comfortable working across planning, execution, reporting, and quality management, and I focus on delivering outcomes that are both technically sound and practical for stakeholders. In my recent roles, I have managed payroll and benefit accounting, supported period-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals, and worked cross-functionally with Payroll, Benefits, Human Resources, and Treasury. I have also contributed to process improvement and automation opportunities in SAP and OneStream environments. My advisory and audit experience includes internal audits, transformation assurance, control assessments, and reporting for government, municipal, not-for-profit, and private-sector clients. I have applied frameworks such as COSO, COBIT, CAS, and the AICPA SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria to strengthen governance, risk management, and control environments. I have also taken on leadership responsibilities by mentoring teams, reviewing workpapers, coaching documentation quality, and helping teams meet deadlines while maintaining high standards. I value collaboration, accountability, and a team-first approach that supports both people and performance. I hold a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from the University of Ottawa and am a Chartered Professional Accountant. I am based in Ottawa, Canada, and I am committed to advancing organizational goals through integrity, quality, and effective leadership. ## Skills ### [Communication Skills](https://jobicy.com/talent/communication-skills.md)[Analytical Skills](https://jobicy.com/talent/analytical-skills.md)[Data Analysis](https://jobicy.com/talent/data-analysis.md)[Organizational Skills](https://jobicy.com/talent/organizational-skills.md)[Interpersonal Skills](https://jobicy.com/talent/interpersonal-skills.md)[Compliance](https://jobicy.com/talent/compliance.md)[Leadership](https://jobicy.com/talent/leadership.md)[Relationship Management](https://jobicy.com/talent/relationship-management.md)[Networking](https://jobicy.com/talent/networking.md)[Change Management](https://jobicy.com/talent/change-management.md)[Coaching](https://jobicy.com/talent/coaching.md)[Client Relationship Management](https://jobicy.com/talent/client-relationship-management.md)[Flexibility](https://jobicy.com/talent/flexibility.md)[Accounting](https://jobicy.com/talent/accounting.md)[Budgeting](https://jobicy.com/talent/budgeting.md)[Consulting](https://jobicy.com/talent/consulting.md)[Conflict Resolution](https://jobicy.com/talent/conflict-resolution.md)[Knowledge Management](https://jobicy.com/talent/knowledge-management.md)[Creative Thinking](https://jobicy.com/talent/creative-thinking.md)[Bank Reconciliation](https://jobicy.com/talent/bank-reconciliation.md)[Financial Accounting](https://jobicy.com/talent/financial-accounting.md)[Financial Planning Analysis](https://jobicy.com/talent/financial-planning-analysis.md)[Fast Learner](https://jobicy.com/talent/fast-learner.md) ## Education University of Ottawa Sep 2016 - Oct 2021 Honour Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting (Co-op) ## Experience Payroll and Benefit Accounting Central Manager @ Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd. Apr 2026 - Present Performed payroll and benefit accounting operations, supported period-end close, account reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals over payroll, benefits, and related liabilities. Reviewed accuracy, completeness, and timeliness across reporting cycles and reinforced internal controls over financial reporting. Partnered with Payroll, Benefits, Human Resources, and Treasury in SAP and OneStream environments to resolve accounting matters and identify process improvement and automation opportunities. Manager, Enterprise Risk Services @ MNP Jan 2025 - Apr 2026 Delivered SOC 2 Type 2 engagements from planning to report issuance. Directed engagement delivery across scoping, walkthroughs, control design assessment, operating effectiveness testing, sampling, evidence evaluation, and reporting drafting. Led and mentored cross-functional teams and embedded CSQM 1 / CSQM 2-aligned quality practices into planning, supervision, and file review. Senior Consultant, Risk Advisory Services @ BDO Jul 2022 - Dec 2024 Led risk-based internal audits and advisory engagements under IIA Global Internal Audit Standards. Applied COSO and COBIT to assess governance, risk management, and control design and operation across financial and IT domains. Delivered third-party reviews and transformation assurance over digital modernization initiatives and managed a multi-client portfolio across government, municipalities, not-for-profits, and private enterprises. Experienced Associate, Assurance @ PwC May 2021 - Apr 2022 Led multiple concurrent audit engagements end-to-end under Canadian Auditing Standards. Owned planning and execution for key audit areas using a risk-based approach across financial statement cycles for clients reporting under IFRS, ASPE, and ASNPO. Coached junior team members and strengthened file quality and compliance with PwC methodology and CPA Canada Handbook requirements. Experienced Associate (Co-op), Assurance @ PwC Jan 2020 - Aug 2020 Supported all three audit phases by performing walkthroughs, control testing, substantive testing, and analytical procedures. Produced audit-ready working papers and managed assigned sections with increasing autonomy by coordinating with client stakeholders and keeping engagement milestones on track. Associate (Co-op), Assurance @ PwC Jan 2019 - Apr 2019 Performed foundational audit testing including vouching, tie-outs, sampling, and basic analytics. Documented procedures and results in high-quality working papers and supported engagement administration and client requests.