Manager

Baker Tilly Canada; Collingwood; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory and accounting firm is seeking a Manager in Collingwood, Ontario. This role emphasizes building client relationships and managing audit engagements. The ideal candidate will hold a CPA designation and have a minimum of 5 years in public accounting, showcasing strong project management and communication skills. The firm offers a hybrid work schedule and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Hybrid work (in office and off site)

Comprehensive benefits package

Fitness incentive

Qualifications

• Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) Designation.
• Minimum of 5 years of public accounting experience.
• High proficiency in MS Office, Caseware, and TaxPrep considered an asset.
• Excellent attention to detail and project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of a fast-paced work environment and ability to manage deadlines.
• Experience working with owner-managed businesses considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage senior client relationships and identify service opportunities.
• Plan, lead, and manage audit and review engagements.
• Analyze and resolve assurance engagement issues.
• Review tax filings prepared by staff for compliance.
• Offer tax planning services to clients.
• Deliver high-quality service and business advice.
• Work closely with partners on compliance with accounting standards.
• Provide coaching and development to firm staff.
• Prepare and present technical sessions to staff.
• Manage engagement financials including budgets and billing.
• Mentor, train, and develop junior staff.

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 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

Your role:

• Build and manage client relationships at a senior level and identify client service opportunities.
• Plan, lead and manage audit and review engagements
• Analyze, identify and resolve assurance engagement issues
• Review the tax filings (including T1, T2, T3 and T5013 returns) prepared by staff to ensure all tax related matters have been adequately addressed.
• Offer tax planning services to clients
• Deliver high quality service and business advice to clients.
• Work closely with the partners and other senior staff on business processes and compliance of accounting standards and tax laws
• Provide support, coaching and development to firm staff at all levels.
• Preparation and presentation of technical/internal sessions to firm staff.
• Managing engagement financials including budgets, work in process variances and billing
• Mentor, train and develop junior staff

What you bring to the table (Qualifications)

• Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) Designation
• Minimum of 5 years of public accounting experience
• High proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), Caseware, and TaxPrep considered an asset.
• Excellent attention to detail and project management skills
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Understanding of a client-focused fast paced work environment and the ability to effectively pivot between tasks, prioritize and manage deliverables to meet conflicting deadlines
• Experience working with owner managed businesses considered an asset

What’s in it for you? (Benefits)

• Flexible work schedule
• Hybrid work (in office and off site)
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Fitness incentive

Where you’ll work

Collingwood, Ontario

Job details

Job type: Permanent, Full-time

Your schedule: Monday to Friday with weekend and overtime work in busy season

Salary range: $85,000 - $105,000

Application notes

Submission saved. 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.