Audit & Assurance Manager 1 - Tech Portfolio

Jobot; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Bonus incentives

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A reputable accounting firm in Ottawa is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage tax and assurance services for a diverse client portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a university degree in Accounting and CPA designation, along with at least 4 years of public accounting experience. Hybrid work flexibility is offered, as well as a competitive salary range of $80,000 to $95,000 per year. This role includes responsibilities such as client engagement, team management, and identifying new business opportunities.

Qualifications

• University degree with specialization in Accounting.
• CPA, CA, or equivalent designation (completed or near completion).
• Minimum 4 years of public accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting, assurance and tax service needs of clients.
• Engage with clients for financial statements and other business matters.
• Identify new business opportunities with clients.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Client service

Team management

Business development

Education

University degree in Accounting

CPA or CA designation (or near completion)

Tools

CaseWare

Taxprep

QuickBooks

Job description

Job Details

Hybrid flexibility - Over 100 Years of Success!

This Jobot job is hosted by Jennifer Whitworth.

Salary: $80,000 - $95,000 per year.

Location: Ottawa, ON (occasional hybrid‑remote flexibility).

Why join us?

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package, including paid vacation, medical, dental, vision care, life insurance, maternity leave top‑up, and a paid volunteer day
• Bonus incentives and workplace perks to reward exceptional performance
• Ongoing support and opportunities for growth and professional development through APEX Learning
• Hybrid remote position, offering flexibility while ensuring meaningful client interactions and project engagement

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting, assurance and tax service needs of a portfolio of private and public clients.
• Manage the engagement process from initial scheduling and planning through to client review and financial statement sign‑off.
• Meet with clients regarding financial statements, other business matters and engagement issues.
• Support personal and corporate tax filings.
• Discuss proposed time budgets with partners and assign engagement budgets to staff.
• Identify new business opportunities with new and existing clients.
• Manage and mentor a team of Accountants.
• Ensure reporting deadlines are monitored and reported against on a regular basis.
• Work directly with high‑growth tech clients, providing strategic insights and scalable financial solutions.

Qualifications

• University degree with a specialization in Accounting.
• CPA, CA, or equivalent designation (completed or near completion).
• Minimum 4 years of public accounting experience.
• Exposure to technology clients.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and assurance principles.
• Experience with assurance, accounting and tax software (e.g., CaseWare, Taxprep, QuickBooks).
• Proven ability to manage deadlines and deliver high‑quality client service.

If this sounds like a good fit, apply online or send your resume directly to [e-mail]!

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