Audit & Accounting Manager, Entertainment and New Media

Baker Tilly WM; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 89,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid workdays

4 weeks vacation

Parental leave top-up

Health spending account

Virtual healthcare access

Team events & social activities

Job summary

Baker Tilly WM in Vancouver, BC, is seeking an Audit & Accounting Manager to lead engagements for private companies in entertainment and new media. You will manage planning, execution, and staff development, ensuring high-quality audits and strong client relations.

Ideal candidates have a CPA/CA designation, 1–2 years of management experience in public accounting, ASPE knowledge, and a client-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• CPA/CA designation required.
• 1-2 years of management experience in public accounting with private company focus.
• Proven audit leadership of private company engagements.
• ASPE knowledge and governance familiarity.
• Canada tax exposure is a plus.
• Strong client-service orientation and deadline-driven.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning to completion for entertainment, film, and new media clients.
• Ensure compliance with accounting and auditing standards for private companies.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop audit plans addressing key risks.
• Analyze private company financial statements for accuracy and completeness.
• Lead and mentor audit teams to support professional growth.
• Present findings and recommendations to client stakeholders.
• Review audit work papers to ensure quality and compliance.
• Monitor work in progress and allocate resources efficiently.
• Track budget vs actuals and adjust to maintain profitability.
• Suggest improvements to audit methodologies and tools.
• Stay updated on auditing trends and pronouncements.
• Adhere to confidentiality policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

CPA/CA designation

Public accounting management

ASPE knowledge

Canada tax exposure

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Professional accounting designation (CPA/CA)

Tools

Caseware

Taxprep

Profile

Excel

Job description

A place to grow with purpose, make a real impact, and thrive together.

We are looking for an Audit & Accounting Manager, Entertainment and New Media to join our team - bring your ambition and shape what comes next. Be part of something bigger. Build with us today - Now. For tomorrow.

At Baker Tilly, we care about the impact you make. That’s why we’re invested in your growth from day one - because the steps you take today define your tomorrow.

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory and accounting firm dedicated to building better futures. With global reach and local roots, we combine the scale of a network with the trust of strong relationships. From audit and tax to consulting and specialist advisory services, we help clients navigate complexity and seize opportunity with clarity.

Your role

• Lead Audit Engagements - Manage and supervise all aspects of audit engagements for clients, from planning through completion, including clients operating in entertainment, film, and new media industries. Collaborate with engagement teams to ensure efficient and effective execution
• Compliance and Regulatory Review - Stay abreast of the latest accounting and auditing standards, regulations, and reporting requirements applicable to private companies. Interpret and apply these standards during audits to ensure compliance and accurate financial reporting.
• Risk Assessment and Audit Planning - Conduct thorough risk assessments for each private company engagement. Develop comprehensive audit plans that address key risk areas and comply with auditing guidelines.
• Financial Statement Analysis - Analyze financial statements of private companies to assess their accuracy, completeness, and adherence to accounting principles. Identify and address potential errors, misstatements, or irregularities.
• Team Management and Development - Lead and mentor teams, providing guidance, feedback, and support throughout the audit process. Foster a positive work environment that encourages professional growth and development.
• Client Communication - Build strong relationships with key stakeholders of private company clients. Communicate audit findings, insights, and recommendations clearly and effectively, ensuring open dialogue and addressing any client concerns promptly.
• Quality Assurance - Ensure all audit engagements adhere to the firm's quality control standards, best practices, and ethical guidelines. Review and sign off on audit documentation to verify accuracy and compliance.
• WIP Management - Oversee the management of Work in Progress (WIP) for all audit engagements. Monitor and analyze WIP reports regularly to ensure timely completion of audit tasks and efficient resource allocation.
• Budget Monitoring - Develop and manage budgets for private company audit engagements. Monitor actual versus budgeted expenses and resource utilization, proactively addressing any budget variances and making adjustments to maintain profitability.
• Continuous Improvement - Contribute to the enhancement of the firm's audit methodologies, tools, and processes. Proactively identify opportunities for efficiency gains and propose innovative ideas to improve audit services.
• Professional Development - Stay updated on emerging trends and developments in auditing practices, relevant accounting pronouncements, and industry-specific issues related to private companies.
• Confidentiality - Comply with all confidentiality policies of the firm and applicable regulatory authorities.

What you bring to the table

• Professional accounting designation (CPA, CA)
• At least 1-2 years of management experience at a progressive public accounting firm, with significant emphasis on private company clients, from start-up to mature
• Proven track record of successfully leading and managing audit engagements for private companies
• Thorough ASPE knowledge and application of relevant professional standards, regulations and corporate governance requirements
• Familiarity with and exposure to Canadian Tax
• The ability to provide value-added service to our clients
• Strong understanding of a client-focused environment, including related deadlines and the ability to work to meet those deadlines
• Strong leadership, coaching and people development skills
• Sound judgment regarding confidential and sensitive matters
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Advanced computer knowledge including Caseware, Taxprep or Profile and Excel

What’s in it for you?

• Career & Growth Opportunities
  • Clear career progression and advancement opportunities
  • Ongoing professional development, including paid courses, certification and membership dues
• Compensation & Total Rewards
  • Competitive total compensation package including extended health care, dental and group life benefits
  • Annual bonus program
  • Matching RRSP plan
• Family & Flexibility
  • Hybrid workdays
  • Parental leave top-up program to support growing families
  • Generous vacation (4 weeks annually)
  • Personal days
• Health & Wellness
  • Health and wellness spending account
  • Convenient access to virtual healthcare, including online physician consultations when you need it
• Work Environment & Perks
  • A collaborative, open-door culture with direct access to leadership
  • Fully stocked kitchen with snacks, coffee and seasonal treats
  • Smart casual dress code (client/day specific)
  • Regular team events and social activities throughout the year
• Everyday Support
  • Monthly transit or parking reimbursement
  • Monthly reimbursement for your smart phone fees
  • Overtime meal & and parking reimbursements
• Additional Incentives
  • Client referral, employee referral
  • Vehicle purchase incentives

Where you’ll work

Vancouver, BC

Job type

Permanent, Full-time

Your schedule

Monday to Friday

Salary range

$89,250.00 - $126,000.00 per annum

Why Baker Tilly?

Baker Tilly is fair and competitive when it comes to rewarding our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors and levels. Our total rewards philosophy is rooted in recognizing people's unique contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver. Along with a competitive base salary we offer comprehensive benefits and perks, performance bonuses and flexible hybrid work.

When you join Baker Tilly

When you join Baker Tilly, you become part of something bigger—an ambitious, forward-thinking company that puts people first. Ideas matter, perspectives count, and every contribution builds a stronger future.

If you’re ready to make an impact, we’re ready to meet you.

We are committed to transparency in our hiring process. Please note the following information regarding this job posting:

This job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

Use of Artificial Intelligence

For this role, we will not use AI-enabled tools to assist with recruitment. All decisions are made by a human recruiter.

Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex (including gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, parental status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other non-merit factors. Baker Tilly is dedicated to fostering, supporting and celebrating a diverse workplace. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.

Baker Tilly WM LLP is a member of Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative, which is a member of the global network of Baker Tilly International Limited. All members of Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative and Baker Tilly International Limited are separate and independent legal entities.