Audit and Accounting Manager

Baker Tilly Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 89,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid workdays

Parental leave top-up

4 weeks vacation

Health spending account

Virtual healthcare

Team events

Transit/parking reimbursement

Job summary

Baker Tilly Canada in Toronto, ON, is seeking an Audit & Accounting Manager to lead private company audit engagements with a focus on compliance, risk, and financial reporting. You will manage teams, mentor staff, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality audits.

The role emphasizes client communication, budget monitoring, and continuous improvement of audit processes within a collaborative, growth-oriented firm. Hybrid workdays and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting designation (CPA, CA)
• 1–2 years of management experience at a progressive public accounting firm with private company clients
• Proven track record leading audit engagements for private companies
• Solid ASPE knowledge and application of standards/regulations
• Exposure to Canadian tax and client-focused service

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning through completion for private company clients
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory review
• Perform risk assessments and develop audit plans
• Analyze financial statements for accuracy and GAAP adherence
• Mentor audit teams and develop staff
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations clearly to clients
• Oversee WIP management and budget monitoring
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodologies

Skills

CPA/CA designation

Management experience

Leadership

Client communication

Advanced Excel

Education

CPA/CA designation

Tools

Caseware

Taxprep

Profile

Excel

Job description

Professional accounting designation (CPA, CA)

Work Environment & Perks

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.

Audit & Accounting Manager

We are looking for an Audit & Accounting Manager to join our team - a role where your expertise will drive meaningful outcomes and your ambition will help shape what comes next. Here, you’ll collaborate with a dynamic team of professionals, united by a shared commitment to making a difference for our clients, our communities, and one another.

Your role

• Lead Audit Engagements - Manage and supervise all aspects of audit engagements for private company clients, from planning through completion, including clients operating in evolving, fast-paced 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 audit 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 & parking reimbursements
• Additional Incentives
  • Client referral, employee referral
  • Vehicle purchase incentives

Where you’ll work

Toronto, ON

Job type

Permanent, Full-time

Your schedule

Monday to Friday

Total rewards

$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.

We are committed to transparency in our hiring process

Please note the following information regarding this job posting.

Position Status

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

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