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At Shajani CPA, we are building Canada’s premier accounting, tax, and advisory firm for family-owned enterprises — and we are seeking an exceptional leader in quality assurance to join our mission.

We are in search of a high-performing, detail-obsessed, inspiring Quality Control Reviewer (CPA) who is ready to uphold our tradition of technical excellence, file precision, and world-class service delivery. You will be instrumental in ensuring that every file bearing the Shajani CPA name meets the highest professional standards — setting the bar for our firm’s success, client trust, and national reputation.

At Shajani CPA, we are more than accountants — “We ignite ambitions, build futures, and guide our clients toward lasting prosperity.”

You’ll be part of a dynamic leadership team driven by our shared commitment to:

• Excellence without compromise
• Fulfillment through purpose-driven work
• Innovation in every engagement we touch
• Integrity in every client relationship we nurture

As a Quality Control Reviewer, you will:

• Lead engagement quality reviews across compilation, review, and audit files.
• Train, coach, and elevate our professional team’s technical performance.
• Design, update, and enforce firm templates to align with evolving CPA standards.
• Champion quality control culture to ensure Shajani CPA remains a firm of choice and distinction.

We are a collaborative, high-performing culture where:

• Technical excellence is non-negotiable.
• Quality reviewers are firm-wide leaders and mentors.
• Success is shared, celebrated, and measured.
• Your leadership, vision, and expertise matter profoundly.

If you are a CPA with a passion for technical excellence, deep knowledge of CPA Handbook standards, and leadership ambition, then we invite you to build your future with Shajani CPA.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The primary role of the Quality Control Reviewer (QCR) at Shajani CPA is to drive the firm’s technical excellence by safeguarding the quality, accuracy, and compliance of all professional engagements.

The Quality Control Reviewer leads the engagement quality review process from initial technical review to final Partner sign-off, ensuring that all client files meet or exceed CPA Handbook standards and internal firm policies. They serve as a trusted internal advisor, training and mentoring the professional team to achieve world-class quality outcomes, and ensuring the firm’s readiness for Public Practice Reviews.

A successful Quality Control Reviewer combines technical mastery, leadership, and a commitment to excellence — proactively identifying risks, enhancing file standards, coaching team members, and advancing Shajani CPA’s reputation as Canada’s premier firm for family-owned enterprises.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting, Business, or Finance
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required
• Advanced training or eligibility for Engagement Quality Control Reviewer (EQCR) authorization is preferred
• Commitment to continuous professional development, with emphasis on technical excellence, quality assurance, and leadership growth

Knowledge, Skills & Experience (Essential):

• Minimum of five years of progressive professional public accounting experience, with a proven track record of technical mastery and leadership in quality control
• In-depth knowledge of ASPE, CSRS 4200, CSRE 2400, CAS, corporate finance principles, and advanced financial statement preparation and review
• Advanced working knowledge of accounting, assurance, and firm management software (e.g., CaseWare Working Papers, CaseWare Cloud (CWC), iFirm)
• High personal integrity and strong professional skepticism, with the ability to manage sensitive firm and client information with absolute discretion and confidentiality
• Superior computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and technical documentation systems
• Proven leadership and mentorship capabilities, with demonstrated success in coaching, training, and elevating professional team members
• Strong technical review skills, with the ability to identify gaps, correct deficiencies, and maintain file compliance across all engagement types
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage concurrent file reviews, quality initiatives, and internal training programs
• Demonstrated success in supporting senior leadership (Partners and General Manager) in maintaining and advancing firm quality objectives
• Initiative, critical thinking, and the ability to independently implement solutions in a technical, client-service, and leadership context
• Rigorous adherence to timelines, quality benchmarks, and budget expectations while maintaining the highest level of technical accuracy
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build credibility across all levels of the firm
• Commitment to professional ethics, quality standards, Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S), and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) principles

Knowledge, Skills & Experience (Desirable):

• Direct experience leading or participating in CPA Public Practice Reviews or conducting internal quality control audits
• Experience with complex assurance engagements and specialized ASPE applications (e.g., financial instruments, related-party transactions, revenue recognition)
• Expertise in designing, updating, and implementing firm quality control templates and policies
• Demonstrated leadership in advancing technical quality culture in a public practice setting
• Passion for continuous professional growth through advanced technical training, quality assurance specialization, and leadership development
• Business acumen and familiarity with consulting for family-owned enterprises and small to mid-sized business structures
• Strong understanding of practice inspection trends and evolving public accounting quality standards
• Leadership Attributes (Embedded Across All Areas)
• Exceptional emotional intelligence, professionalism, and leadership presence
• A commitment to technical excellence and file integrity in every engagement
• A passion for delivering world-class quality control, mentorship, and trusted leadership
• A drive to foster a high-performance, high-integrity culture and lead the firm toward continuous improvement
• Unwavering dedication to supporting firm growth through technical leadership, innovation, and collaboration

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Management Accounting

(MA)

1. Identifying management reporting needs and systems

2. Planning, budgeting, and forecasting

3. Conducting cost, revenue, and profitability management

4. Measuring organizational and individual performance

5. Interpreting management reports and advising on strategic direction

6. Overseeing planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes

7. Leading profitability and pricing strategies

8. Managing performance reporting systems and decision-making tools

Financial Reporting

(FR)

1. Identifying financial reporting needs and systems

2. Applying accounting policies and transactions

3. Preparing financial statements and disclosures

4. Performing financial statement analysis

5. Managing compilation and review engagements from planning to delivery

6. Resolving complex accounting issues and advising on financial reporting frameworks

7. Evaluating and presenting financial statements to clients

8. Supervising file documentation and assurance readiness

9. Reviewing financial statements and notes for technical accuracy and standard compliance

10. Leading engagement quality reviews across all engagement types (Compilation, Review, Audit)

11. Designing, updating, and standardizing firm templates for consistency and compliance

12. Meeting CPA Public Practice Reviewer standards, including capability to conduct external EQCRs

Assurance

(AA)

1. Evaluating internal controls

2. Conducting external assurance engagements

3. Executing substantive audit procedures

4. Leading full assurance engagement cycles from planning through wrap-up

5. Independently assessing audit risk, control environments, and materiality thresholds

6. Reviewing working papers for logic, documentation, and audit evidence

7. Supporting complex engagements including consolidations and NPO audits

8. Training staff (ATs and CMs) on CAS, CSRS 4200, and CSRE 2400 frameworks

Taxation

(TX)

1. Developing internal training modules and guidance memos for assurance standards

2. Understanding tax legislation and research

3. Ensuring compliance with income tax regulations (T1, T2)

4. Developing basic tax planning strategies

5. Overseeing corporate and personal tax compliance at an advanced level

6. Identifying and executing basic tax planning opportunities

7. Integrating remuneration, retirement, and succession considerations into tax strategy

Finance

(FN)

1. Performing financial analysis and planning

2. Managing treasury and cash flow

3. Conducting capital budgeting and corporate finance evaluations

4. Leading financial diagnostics and advisory for owner-managed businesses

5. Supporting client financing and capital planning

6. Integrating cash flow, investment, and tax impacts in decision-making

Strategy and Governance

(SG)

1. Understanding governance mission, vision, and mandate

2. Developing and implementing business strategies

3. Managing enterprise risk and corporate governance

4. Aligning client financial strategy with mission, vision, and growth goals

5. Advising on governance improvements and operational risks

6. Identifying strategic planning opportunities and supporting execution

What Do We offer?

As well as being part of a talented team, our benefits include:

• Competitive salary and excellent benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangement
• Annual and quarterly team events
• Regular training sessions and professional development opportunities

Benefits

Skills

Qualification

Please Submit your Active CPA Alberta & CPA Canada Registration Confirmation with this Application.