Audit and Assurance Manager

Baker Tilly Canada; Ontario; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory and accounting firm in Ontario is seeking an experienced Audit and Assurance Manager. This role emphasizes leadership in audit engagements and mentoring of junior staff. Candidates must possess a CPA designation and extensive accounting experience. The firm offers a competitive salary range from $90,000 to $140,000, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive medical benefits

Monthly social events

Retirement planning with contributions

4-day workweek during summer

4 weeks vacation

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience working on audits.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Professional manner and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and manage audit engagements.
• Mentor, train, and develop junior staff.
• Provide personal service to clients.

Skills

CPA designation

GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Project management

Business development

Education

CPA designation or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Caseware/Caseview

TaxPrep

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Overview

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.

We are looking for an Audit and Assurance 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.

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.

“There is no limit to the growth opportunities at Baker Tilly. We pride ourselves on promoting talent when we see it, and work with each professional to define what success means for them.”

Your role

• Plan, lead and manage primarily audit and review engagements
• Analyze, identify and resolve assurance engagement issues
• Assist junior staff where required during field visits
• Manage engagement financials including budgets, WIP, variances and billing
• Provide personal, attentive service to clients to encourage productive working relationships
• Mentor, train, and develop junior staff
• Lead practice and professional development initiatives

What you bring to the table

• CPA designation or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience working on audits and review engagements
• Excellent technical knowledge of GAAP, audit and review procedures and tax compliance
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), Caseware/Caseview, TaxPrep, QuickBooks Online and/or any other software
• Excellent attention to detail, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication, project management and organizational skills
• Ability to detect and solve problems
• Professional manner, strong work ethic and ability to consistently meet time sensitive deadlines
• Experience leading junior staff on client deliverables and mentoring and developing others
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain client relationships as a trusted business advisor
• Business development skills are considered an asset
• Must have an approachable demeanor and possess the ability to multitask.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salaries.
• Comprehensive medical benefits packages.
• Monthly social events.
• Retirement planning with GRSP or TFSA contribution/matching.
• A 4-day workweek during the summer.
• 4 weeks vacation.
• Rewarding opportunities for career advancement at every stage.

Where you’ll work

62 Keil Dr. S. Chatham, Ontario.

Job details

• Job type: Permanent, Full-time
• Your schedule: Monday to Friday
• Salary range: $90,000.00 - $140,000.00

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. Position Status: Existing Vacancy. This job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization. The position has become available due to an employee departure and we are actively seeking a qualified candidate to fill this role. We offer a competitive remuneration package based on experience and qualifications. If you are a qualified candidate, please apply now. While we appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering, supporting, and celebrating a diverse workplace. We welcome anyone to apply regardless of race, colour, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Upon request, we will accommodate accessibility needs throughout the recruitment and selection process and for our staff. Please let us know during the application process.