Director | Private Entreprise

Distinct | North America; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public accounting firm in Toronto is seeking a Director for their Private Enterprise division. This role involves owning a client portfolio, advising owner-managed businesses, leading financial statements, and overseeing tax services. Ideal candidates should have public accounting experience and a desire for a partnership track. The firm offers stability, influence, and the opportunity to work closely with clients while leveraging global resources.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Director or Senior Manager in public accounting.
• Understanding of accounting, assurance, and tax.
• Ability to coach and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop a portfolio of Private Enterprise clients.
• Serve as senior advisor to owner-managed businesses.
• Lead financial statement compilations and reviews.
• Oversee corporate and personal tax services.
• Coach and develop Managers and Seniors.
• Influence the future direction of the firm.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Leadership

Client relationship management

Tax knowledge

Financial statement review

Job description

Position

Director | Private Enterprise | Partner Track (Public Accounting firm, public accounting experience required.)

Location

Toronto

Salary

Base pay range: $150,000.00 / yr – $190,000.00 / yr (actual pay based on skills and experience)

Contact

Ryan Jaiswal – Distinct Recruitment – [phone] – [e-mail]

Why this role stands out

• Clear and transparent Partner track
• Smaller firm where you are known and listened to
• Big firm resources through a global network
• Broad Private Enterprise work rather than narrow specialization
• Long‑term client relationships and continuity

Responsibilities

• Owning and developing a portfolio of Private Enterprise clients
• Acting as the senior advisor to owner‑managed businesses
• Leading financial statements, compilations, and review engagements
• Overseeing corporate and personal tax as part of the wider PE service
• Coaching and developing Managers and Seniors
• Playing a visible role in the future direction of the firm

Who this suits

• A Director or Senior Manager in public accounting
• Someone already thinking about Partnership
• Comfortable across accounting, assurance, and tax
• Looking for influence, stability, and a long‑term future

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing

Feel free to reach out to Ryan Jaiswal at Distinct Recruitment to discuss any questions.