Manager, Accounting

Robertson & Company Ltd.; Markham; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent long-term growth path with partnership potential

Diverse client portfolio

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

A growing public accounting firm in Markham is seeking a CPA professional with leadership skills for a full-time position. This mid-senior level role involves managing client portfolios, leading engagements, and mentoring junior staff. The firm offers a clear path to partnership and diverse client challenges, alongside a collaborative team culture. Salary ranges from $90K to $110K plus performance-based bonus, with a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5 years of experience in a public accounting setting.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with a client-service mindset.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality accounting, assurance, and tax services.
• Lead multiple engagements, managing project timelines and deliverables.
• Guide, mentor, and train team members at all levels.

Skills

Leadership

Client Service

Communication Skills

Detail Orientation

Technical Proficiency

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Accounting software packages

Job description

Our client is a well-established and growing public accounting firm based in Markham, Ontario. The firm prides itself on fostering a collaborative and supportive environment that encourages professional development and long-term career growth. With a diverse client base across multiple industries, the team is exposed to a wide range of accounting, tax, and assurance engagements, creating an engaging and dynamic workplace.

This opportunity is ideal for a CPA‑designated professional with strong leadership skills who enjoys mentoring others, managing client relationships, and contributing to the firm’s continued growth. The role offers a clear path to partnership and excellent exposure to all aspects of client service, team management, and business development.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting

What You’ll Accomplish in This Role

• Manage a portfolio of clients across various industries, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality accounting, assurance, and tax services.
• Review audit, review, and compilation engagements in accordance with professional and firm standards.
• Lead multiple engagements simultaneously, managing project timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Support partners in developing and executing business plans and engagement budgets.
• Guide, mentor, and train team members at all levels, fostering technical excellence and career development.
• Communicate effectively with clients, partners, and government agencies to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and client value creation.
• Participate in firm‑wide initiatives such as recruitment, performance reviews, and staff training.
• Contribute to marketing and business development efforts that support the firm’s continued growth and success.

What You’ll Bring to the Table

• Approximately 5 years of experience in a public accounting setting.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with a client‑service mindset.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Technical proficiency with common accounting software packages.
• Strategic thinking and initiative, with the ability to identify and address client and team needs proactively.
• Experience mentoring and managing junior staff.
• Desire to advance toward partnership within a growing firm.

Why This Opportunity?

• Excellent long‑term growth path with partnership potential.
• Diverse and challenging client portfolio across multiple industries.
• Collaborative, supportive, and growth‑oriented team culture.
• High level of client and partner interaction.
• Exposure to both assurance and advisory projects.

Salary Range: $90–110K + performance‑based bonus

Location: Markham, Hybrid (3 days in office)

We use AI tools as part of our screening process to assist in candidate assessment. All applications are personally reviewed by our recruitment team.