Manager, Accounting and Assurance

Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative; Town of Essex; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated accounting professional to join their dynamic team in Essex, Ontario. This role offers the opportunity to prepare and review audit engagements, manage client relationships, and mentor junior staff. With a focus on providing high-quality services in a fast-paced environment, you will play a crucial role in helping clients navigate complex accounting and tax challenges. Join a firm that values community engagement and offers a supportive workplace, where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on both clients and colleagues alike.

Benefits

Immediate family benefits

Free parking

Social Committee

Participation in charity events

Qualifications

• Must have a Canadian CPA designation and 2-3 years of public accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of the CICA Handbook and tax compliance required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review audit engagements and tax returns.
• Manage engagements and mentor junior staff members.
• Develop relationships with clients and resolve accounting issues.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Project Management

Time Management

Problem Solving

Education

Canadian CPA designation

2-3 years post-qualification public accounting experience

Tools

Caseware

Jazzit

Taxprep

Job description

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We are a leading mid-market firm with locations in London, Dorchester, Aylmer, Leamington and Essex, Ontario. We provide audit, accounting, tax and a wide range of business advisory services, including business acquisitions, divestitures, financing, human resources, recruitment, and IT services.

We serve clients from all over the world, ranging in size from small owner-managed enterprises to large, privately held organizations in various industries, including agriculture, fishing, automotive, real estate, manufacturing, professional services, and the not-for-profit sector.

The Baker Tilly national network is one of Canada's largest associations of Chartered Professional Accounting firms. Baker Tilly's global reach extends beyond the 45+ offices in Canada into 146 territories worldwide, with over 36,000 team members. Together, we offer clients an established platform and access to the highest quality resources for audit, tax, and transaction support in the global marketplace.

The home office for this role will be based out of our Leamington and/or Essex, Ontario office.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

1. Prepare and/or review compilation, review and audit engagements, including corporate and personal tax returns, HST returns, and bookkeeping;
2. Manage engagements, including keeping Partners abreast of progress;
3. Understand the client’s industry and recognize key performance drivers, business trends, and emerging technical and industry developments;
4. Identify and resolve complex and routine accounting, audit, and tax issues;
5. Develop junior staff members by providing technical guidance and mentoring;
6. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with client personnel, co-workers, and all levels of staff and management.

A successful candidate will have:

1. Canadian CPA designation;
2. 2-3 years post-qualification public accounting experience;
3. Sound knowledge of the CICA Handbook, review procedures, and tax compliance;
4. Ability to provide proactive solutions to clients, partners, and staff on complex assurance issues;
5. Experience in managing and developing staff on engagements;
6. Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills;
7. Proven project management and time management skills;
8. Working knowledge of Caseware, Jazzit, and Taxprep is an asset;
9. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage changing client deadlines.

Application Information:

Compensation package including immediate family benefits, free parking, Social Committee, and lots of celebrations. Be prepared to assist us in giving back to our community and participate in numerous charity events!

Please email your CV and cover letter indicating your salary expectations to Deborah Fuerth, Director of Human Resources at [e-mail].

We have a very diverse team and welcome all applicants! Our state-of-the-art new offices in Leamington are completely accessible. If you require any accommodation, please include it in your email!