Assurance and Advisory Principal or Senior Manager (Public Accounting)

Job Juncture; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

North York CPA Firm in Toronto is seeking an experienced Assurance & Advisory Senior Manager / Principal to lead a diverse portfolio of engagements and mentor a growing team. The role offers a Senior leadership path and direct interaction with clients and partners.

The ideal candidate has CPA designation with 6+ years in public accounting, strong advisory skills, and a proven track record across audit and review engagements in privately held businesses.

Qualifications

• CPA designation is required.
• Minimum 6 years of management-level experience in public accounting.
• Minimum 3 years of experience at the Senior Manager level.
• Strong Canadian public accounting experience focusing on assurance.
• Extensive experience managing audit and review engagements.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting standards and assurance standards.
• Experience working with privately held and owner-managed businesses.
• Strong client relationship and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple engagements, teams, and deadlines.
• Demonstrated leadership and team development capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a diverse portfolio of assurance engagements, including review and audit engagements.
• Oversee engagements from planning through completion, ensuring quality, efficiency, and adherence to professional standards.
• Review financial statements, working papers, and engagement documentation.
• Provide accounting and assurance advice to privately held and owner-managed businesses.
• Work closely with clients to understand their business, accounting, and financial reporting needs.
• Identify accounting, financial reporting, and operational issues and provide practical recommendations.
• Assist clients with complex accounting matters and business advisory needs.
• Work closely with partners on significant and complex client engagements.
• Manage multiple engagements and ensure deadlines and budgets are met.
• Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients.
• Review and oversee the work of managers, senior accountants, and junior team members.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and technical guidance to the assurance team.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of engagement and quality-control processes.
• Participate in business development activities and identify opportunities to expand the firm's assurance and advisory services.
• Participate in client meetings and presentations as a senior representative of the firm.
• Stay current with developments in Canadian accounting standards, assurance standards, and other relevant professional requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Project management

Advisory skills

Communication skills

Education

CPA designation

Public accounting experience

Job description

Assurance and Advisory Principal or Senior Manager (Public Accounting)

Posted: September 30 2026

Relocation Assistance: Available

Job description:

Assurance & Advisory Senior Manager / Principal North York CPA Firm

Our TorontoJobs.ca Recruiting division client, a well-established mid-sized CPA firm located in North York, is seeking an experienced Assurance & Advisory Senior Manager / Principal to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior assurance professional with a strong public accounting background who is looking to take on a leadership role within an established and growing firm. The successful candidate will have significant experience managing assurance engagements, advising owner-managed and privately held businesses, and working directly with clients and partners on complex accounting and business matters.

The firm is open to considering candidates at either the Senior Manager or Principal level, depending on experience, technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and overall fit.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a diverse portfolio of assurance engagements, including review and audit engagements
• Oversee engagements from planning through completion, ensuring quality, efficiency, and adherence to professional standards
• Review financial statements, working papers, and engagement documentation
• Provide accounting and assurance advice to privately held and owner-managed businesses
• Work closely with clients to understand their business, accounting, and financial reporting needs
• Identify accounting, financial reporting, and operational issues and provide practical recommendations
• Assist clients with complex accounting matters and business advisory needs
• Work closely with partners on significant and complex client engagements
• Manage multiple engagements and ensure deadlines and budgets are met
• Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients
• Review and oversee the work of managers, senior accountants, and junior team members
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and technical guidance to the assurance team
• Contribute to the development and implementation of engagement and quality-control processes
• Participate in business development activities and identify opportunities to expand the firm's assurance and advisory services
• Participate in client meetings and presentations as a senior representative of the firm
• Stay current with developments in Canadian accounting standards, assurance standards, and other relevant professional requirements

Qualifications

• CPA designation is required
• Minimum 6 years of management-level experience in public accounting
• Minimum 3 years of experience at the Senior Manager level is required
• Strong Canadian public accounting experience with a focus on assurance
• Extensive experience managing audit and review engagements
• Strong technical knowledge of Canadian accounting standards and assurance standards
• Experience working with privately held and owner-managed businesses
• Strong client relationship and communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple engagements, teams, and deadlines
• Demonstrated leadership and team development capabilities
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and advisory skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with partners and other professionals
• Business development experience is an asset, particularly for candidates being considered at the Principal level

Why Join?

• Opportunity to join an established and growing mid-sized CPA firm
• Senior leadership role with significant responsibility and influence
• Opportunity to work directly with partners and a diverse portfolio of clients
• Exposure to a broad range of assurance, accounting, and advisory engagements
• Collaborative and professional working environment
• Opportunity to mentor and develop a team of accounting professionals
• Opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of the firm's assurance and advisory practice
• Long-term career growth and leadership opportunities
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Convenient North York location

If you're an experienced CPA with a strong assurance background and significant management experience, this is an excellent opportunity to take on a senior leadership role with a respected mid-sized CPA firm. Whether you're an experienced Senior Manager looking for increased responsibility or an established assurance leader ready for a Principal-level opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.