Assurance - Senior Associate

Segal GCSE LLP; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Health benefits

Hybrid work structure

SOAR days

Vacation/time off

Job summary

Segal GCSE LLP in Toronto is seeking an Assurance, Senior Associate to lead fieldwork on audits and reviews, reporting to Partners and Managers. The role demands coaching junior staff and delivering outstanding client service in a team-based environment.

Requirements include CPA/CA or equivalent, 3+ years in public accounting, strong technical and tax knowledge, and excellent communication. The position offers a hybrid work structure, competitive pay, and firm-paid benefits.

Qualifications

• CPA, CA or degree qualification and relevant professional accreditation.
• Three or more years’ experience in a public accounting firm.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills with experience in all reporting standards.
• General knowledge of personal and corporate tax.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Developing strong project management capabilities.
• The ability to coach, motivate and direct a team of people.
• Team player with a positive ‘can do’ approach.
• Creative problem solving and experience in delivery of quality client service.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is essential.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to remain organized.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and control multiple engagements to meet audit objectives.
• Prepare engagement files, financial statements, and tax returns.
• Monitor multiple projects and deadlines.
• Build and nurture relationships with client management and peers.
• Delegate effectively and share knowledge within the team.

Skills

CPA/CA or degree qualification

Public accounting experience

Technical accounting knowledge

Tax knowledge (personal & corporate)

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Coaching & mentoring

Team player

Problem solving

Verbal & written communication

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

CPA/CA or degree qualification and professional accreditation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ASSURANCE, SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Location: Toronto, hybrid - 3 days in office

Job Type: Full-Time, newly created role

Industry: Professional Services (Audit, Tax, Advisory)

Segal GCSE LLP is a rapidly growing mid-size accounting, tax and business advisory firm situated in midtown Toronto. Segal GCSE is committed to growth by investing in our team, providing continuous learning and a positive, supportive work environment, with a focus on providing best in class client service.

The Assurance, Senior Associate is responsible to apply sound practices and methodologies to conduct audits and review engagements. Reporting to Partners, Principals and Managers, the Assurance, Senior Associate leads the fieldwork team, coaches and mentors junior team members and is a self-managed professional motivated to provide clients an outstanding level of client service within a team-based environment.

Key Responsibilities

• In consultation with the engagement manager plans, organizes, and controls multiple responsibilities and resources to achieve Audit, Review and Notice to Reader engagement objectives.
• Prepares engagement file, financial statements, and appropriate income tax returns.
• Monitors multiple projects and deadlines.
• Builds and nurtures strong working relationships with client management and peer client levels.
• Delegates effectively and contributes to a motivated and empowered work team. Shares and transfers knowledge within the team.

Professional Skills And Education

• CPA, CA or degree qualification and relevant professional accreditation
• Three or more years’ experience in a public accounting firm
• Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills with experience in all reporting standards
• General knowledge of personal and corporate tax
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Developing strong project management capabilities
• The ability to coach, motivate and direct a team of people
• Team player with a positive ‘can do’ approach
• Creative problem solving and experience in delivery of quality client service
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Working proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is essential.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to remain organized.

This position represents a significant opportunity for those looking to advance their career by playing a major role in a growing organization, and who have the curiosity and interest in exposure to a broad range of clients, industries, and assignments.

Why Join Us

Total Rewards

The annual salary range of $70,000. - $100,000 CAD, based on skills, experience, and education. We benchmark regularly to ensure fair, competitive pay and recognize individual contribution. This includes bonus, health and fitness spending, referral programs, flexible work arrangements, hybrid structure, and firm-paid benefits. Time off includes personal days, sick days, vacation, Firm paid SOAR (Switch Off and Relax) days and extended holiday closures.

Giving Back

Segal supports community involvement through events through our Giving Beyond Today program our annual paid volunteer day.

Life at Segal

We believe work should be engaging, supportive and a little fun. Segal team members enjoy firm-wide special events, catered lunched, on-site games (PS5, pool table, foosball), team BINGO, dedicated mediation room, regular event draws, free ROM and AGO tickets, and fun activities through-out the year.

Learning & Development

We invest in continuous learning through training, coaching, professional development and CPA PERT support

CFE Success Program

CFE writers receive paid study leave, paid, exam days, financial support, and mentorship to help them succeed.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be their authentic selves. We foster an inclusive culture that celebrates diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and we strive to ensure equity and fairness in all aspects of employment- from hiring practices to professional development opportunities.

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