Executive Assistant

Baker Tilly Canada; Lindsay; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly Canada is seeking an Executive Assistant to support high-level executives in their daily responsibilities. This vital role ensures smooth operations and efficient communication within the firm, requiring a seasoned professional with strong organizational and client management skills. The successful candidate will enjoy competitive benefits including flexible work arrangements, vacation, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Flex time and banked overtime program

3 weeks paid vacation

Employer paid benefits package

Wellness subsidy

RRSP matching program

Qualifications

• 10+ years in progressive administrative roles.
• 2+ years in an executive assistant role supporting senior leaders.
• Expert knowledge of professional services environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing calendars of Partners and scheduling meetings.
• Coordinating travel arrangements and expense reports.
• Preparing client invoices and managing client WIP.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Client Relationship Management

Education

College Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Office 365

Job description

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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 Executive Assistant 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:

As an Executive Assistant at our accounting firm, you will play a vital role in ensuring that the Partner workflow runs smoothly and supporting high-level executives in their day-to-day responsibilities. This role is crucial in ensuring efficiency, timeliness and and effective communication in helping the firm's leadership stay organized, manage workloads effectively and maintain smooth operations. Responsibilities include:

• Managing the calendars of Partners, scheduling meetings, client appointments, and ensuring there are no scheduling conflicts.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and expense reports.
• Managing Partner emails, phone calls, and other communications, ensuring important messages are prioritized and responses are timely.
• Onboarding new clients, including preparing proposals, assist with gathering the information/documentation needed from clients for set up, preparation of engagement letters and obtaining signatures and coordinating CRA access.
• Serving as a point of contact for clients, scheduling meetings, answering inquiries or basic questions about services.
• Helping maintain strong client relationships.
• Managing client WIP, preparing client invoices and coordinating efforts with the engagement teams.
• Preparing important documents, presentations, and internal reports, ensuring they are well-organized, accurate, and meet the firm's standards. Including assisting with tax returns, financial statements.
• Assisting with various firm projects, such as tax season preparations (ex: proactively contacting clients for year-end documents, etc.), basic T1 audit requests, placing calls to CRA, etc.
• Conducting detailed research as required.
  
  
  

What you bring to the table:

• 10+ years in progressive administrative roles
• 2+ years in an executive assistant role, supporting senior leader, preferred
• Bachelor’s degree an asset, College Diploma required
• Expert knowledge of professional services environment, public accounting firm experience an asset
• Expert with Office 365
• Resourceful with exceptional communication and problem-solving skills
• Strong presentation and client relationship management skills
  
  
  

What’s in it for you?

• Flex time and banked overtime program (say hello to summer Fridays off)
• 3 weeks paid vacation to start
• Challenging and varied assignments
• Ongoing training and support
• Competitive compensation
• Employer paid benefits package including comprehensive health and dental starting from day one
• Enhanced mental health benefits
• Wellness subsidy
• RRSP matching program
• A leadership team committed to your success
• A professional, fun and friendly working environment
  
  
  

Where you'll work:

Peterborough or Lindsay office, there will be some travel in between. Mileage will be paid for interoffice travel.

Job Type:

Permanent, Full-time

Salary range:

Will be communicated at a later stage in the hiring process

Qualified and interested applicants should apply by July 11, 2025.

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. Please note the following information regarding this job posting:

Position Status: New Position

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. 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.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Accounting

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