Manager, Assurance & Advisory Services

Ggfl Llp; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Half-day Fridays in July & August

Bonus holiday week in December

Job summary

GGFL LLP in Ottawa is seeking a Manager, Assurance & Advisory Services to lead engagements, review work, and deliver exceptional results for clients.

You will act as a trusted advisor, coach the team, and help shape the firm's future with continuous improvement. CPA designation and strong knowledge of Canadian accounting standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience managing client engagements in a public accounting firm.
• CPA designation is required.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Deep knowledge of accounting standards and Canadian taxation.
• Growth mindset with ability to coach others.

Responsibilities

• Lead, review, and deliver client engagements from start to finish.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on critical decisions.
• Coach and develop the assurance team to raise performance.
• Drive firm-wide improvements and positive client outcomes.

Skills

Client relationship management

Engagement leadership

CPA designation

Communication

Accounting standards knowledge

Canadian taxation knowledge

Mentoring / coaching

Education

CPA designation

Job description

Make an Impact. Lead with Confidence. Grow with us.

At GGFL, we don’t just keep up with change—we lean into it. We collaborate, we innovate, and yes, we even have a sense of humour about it. (It keeps things running smoothly… even during busy season.)

We’re proud to be the trusted tax planning and accounting partner to many of Ottawa’s most successful business owners. They rely on us for sharp insights, thoughtful advice, and practical strategies—and we show up with expertise, clarity, and a commitment to getting it right.

Now, we’re looking for a Manager, Assurance & Advisory Services who wants to lead meaningful work, support great clients, and help shape our team's future.

What you’ll do

• Own your engagements — lead, review, and deliver exceptional work.
• Be the trusted advisor — the first call your clients make when decisions matter.
• Coach and elevate the team — help people grow and celebrate their wins.
• Shape the firm’s future — bring ideas, challenge assumptions, and drive improvement.

What you bring to the table

• Experience managing client relationships and engagements in a public accounting firm,
• A CPA designation,
• Stellar communication skills and a collaborative spirit,
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and Canadian taxation and,
• A growth mindset—you’re always looking to learn and help others do the same.

Why you’ll love working here

• Real work with real impact. You’ll work directly with local entrepreneurs and business owners, helping support and strengthen the community where we live and work.
• Your career, your way. GGFL gives you the opportunity to build a personalized career path with structured growth and development.
• Coaching that grows with you. One‑on‑one support at every stage of your career to help you truly own your professional journey.
• Time off that actually feels like time off. Generous PTO, half-day Fridays in July and August, and a bonus holiday week in December.
  

Ready to lead with purpose?

Let’s build something great together.

GGFL is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process. Please contact P&[e-mail] if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.