Chief Operating Officer

Baker Tilly Canada; London; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory and accounting firm in Ontario is looking for a Chief Operating Officer to drive impactful outcomes and lead a dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have extensive operational experience, analytical skills, and a collaborative mindset. This role offers a competitive salary, annual bonuses, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the firm.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual performance-based bonuses

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in large companies with increasing responsibility.
• Practical knowledge in professional services is valuable.
• Resourceful with ideas for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Drive meaningful outcomes and shape future strategies.
• Lead design of dashboards and reporting workflows.
• Mentor Data Analyst(s) and build a high-performing analytics function.

Skills

Business-oriented with financial/operational acumen

Analytical troubleshooting skills

Collaboration and conflict resolution

Project leadership

Clear and concise communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Business or Finance

MBA and/or CPA designation

Tools

Business specific software systems

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 a Chief Operating Officer 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.

This role blends advanced analytics with hands-on data preparation, reporting, and automation responsibilities. The Senior Data Analyst will lead the design of dashboards and reporting workflows, ensure data quality, and drive insights for internal and client-facing initiatives. As a team leader, this role will mentor Data Analyst(s) and help build a high-performing analytics function.

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.”

What you bring to the table

• An undergraduate degree in Accounting, Business or Finance with current knowledge of public accounting practice rules, regulations, and the industry changes coming.
• An MBA and/or CPA designation is valued in this role for the diversity of knowledge it brings.
• A minimum of 10 years’ practical and relevant business and operational experiences at large companies in roles with increasing responsibility.
• Practical business/operations knowledge/experience in professional services is valuable.
• Current & practical knowledge & willing user in a variety of business specific software systems.
• Curious about evolving AI and ways to adapt our business service offerings and delivery.
• Business-oriented with financial/operational acumen. Results centered.
• Well-developed analytical troubleshooting skills when problem solving and decision-making.
• Assertive and resilient collaboration to align people around a shared purpose and decisions.
• Confront conflict in a constructive manner with a focus on the firm’s best interests.
• A skilled project leader with a track record of delivering on time, within budget and to specification while engaging the workforce to adopt change initiatives.
• Resourceful with continuous improvement ideas, energy and a drive to get things done.
• Lead by behavioural example in all you do. Calm under pressure. Intense listener. Thoughtful in response. Get to the point.
• Build/maintain quality relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and competencies.
• Others deem you a clear and concise communicator in writing, visually and verbally.
• Known for your integrity and transparency in dealing with issues and people.
• Earn and maintain the respect of others. You inspire confidence in all you meet.

What’s in it for you?

• We attract, develop, and retain quality clients.
• We attract, develop, and retain a skilled, motivated, and committed workforce.
• We manufacture skilled professional people. Some with a goal to be a Partner.
• We complete our work on time, to specification and quality standards, and within budget.
• Our employee turnover rate is low by industry standards for all the right reasons.
• Our total cash compensation and benefits plan reflects our performance/results. We pay for performance and sustainable profitable results, and we employ people who like that.
• Our client turnover rate is low by industry standards for all the right reasons.
• We are known by our peers for being industry leaders and in compliance.
• We are highly profitable, and you assist us in continually improving our YOY profit margin.

Where you’ll work

You will be based in a main office in Leamington, Essex or London.

Job details

• Job type: Permanent, Full-Time
• Your schedule: Monday to Friday
• Salary range: Will be communicated at a later stage in the hiring process. Total annual compensation will match your experience & proven results. Includes a competitive base salary & an annual bonus based on performance & business results.

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.

Baker Tilly Trillium is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive work environment. We recognize the strength of diversity and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request through our recruitment and selection process. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, we will contact only those qualified candidates selected for an interview.