Manager- Audit and Assurance

Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative; Lindsay; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic public accounting firm as a Manager in Audit & Assurance, where you'll lead audits, mentor junior accountants, and dive deep into financial insights. This role offers a blend of challenge and reward, with flexible working arrangements and a commitment to professional development. You'll collaborate with partners and clients, manage projects, and contribute to a friendly workplace culture. If you're passionate about accounting and eager to grow in a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

4 weeks paid vacation

Ongoing training and support

Employer paid benefits package

Wellness subsidy

RRSP matching program

Challenging and varied assignments

Fun and friendly working environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of public accounting experience with a CPA designation.
• Minimum 2 years in a management role at a CPA firm.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits and reviews, ensuring compliance and delivering insights.
• Manage engagement processes and mentor junior accountants.

Skills

Professional accounting designation (CPA, CA)

Public accounting experience

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Technical skills (MS Office, CaseWare, Tax Prep, QuickBooks)

Education

Professional accounting designation (CPA, CA)

Tools

MS Office

CaseWare

Tax Prep

QuickBooks

Job description

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Baker Tilly KDN LLP (BT KDN) is hiring a Manager - Audit & Assurance.

Are you ready to crunch more than just numbers? As a Manager at our dynamic public accounting firm, you’ll be the maestro of financial harmony! Picture yourself leading audits and reviews like a pro detective, diving deep into client accounts to uncover financial insights, and ensuring compliance with a keen eye for detail. You’ll juggle tax returns, participate and lead meetings with clients on strategic financial decisions, and mentor junior accountants like the financial guru you are. If you love balancing spreadsheets and client relationships, all while flexing your problem-solving skills, this role is the perfect mix of challenge and reward. Bonus points if you enjoy tax season snacks and the office BINGO!

Why join the Baker Tilly KDN team?

With BT KDN, you can find a career that’s uniquely you. Our professionals are encouraged to be true to their values and ambitions. Our mission is to develop and support great people so they can feel their best, be their best and bring their best. When you join our firm, you can expect:

• Flexible working arrangements once training is complete
• Flex time and banked overtime program (say hello to summer Fridays off)
• 4 weeks paid vacation to start moving to 5 weeks at 5 years
• Challenging and varied assignments
• Ongoing training and support for professional development
• 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

What would you be doing?

As a leader in our growing firm, you will collaborate with the partners and clients to resolve problems and execute strategies to help our clients succeed. Your primary responsibilities would include:

• Collaborate with Partners and the Assurance & Advisory team to assist in planning, execution, and completion of a wide range of Audit and Review engagements, working both independently and as part of a team.
• Manage the engagement process including planning, execution, and finalization in accordance with applicable Standards, including continuous communication with the team and clients regarding deadlines and deliverables.
• Manage project financials, including budgets, WIP, and timely billing.
• Support, mentor, and train a team of professionals during field assignments while actively managing the engagement progress, which includes occasional preparation of files where additional assistance is required. Guide the team on accounting and auditing standards as well as BT KDN specific methodology.
• Proactive project management with strong communication of expectations to the team as well as ongoing status updates with Partners and clients is important.
• Analyze financial information and operational performance for adherence to applicable accounting standards.
• Assess risk, controls, and accounting processes to offer clients solutions and recommendations.
• Review personal, corporate, non-profit and charitable organizations tax returns.
• Compile and review financial statements and related note disclosures to ensure in accordance with applicable financial reporting frameworks.
• Provide personal and attentive service to clients to encourage productive working relationships.
• Add value by identifying client service opportunities, including cross-team collaboration.
• Coach, mentor, and develop assigned employees for high performance and professional growth.
• Share your technical or human skills with the broader Assurance team by developing and facilitating ongoing training opportunities.
• Engage with all levels of our team while working to bring our strategy to life and participate in firm-wide events that foster our amazing workplace culture.
• Generate new business opportunities by promoting the firm’s expertise and services, as well as developing ideas and solutions.

Who is our ideal candidate?

• Professional accounting designation (CPA, CA) with at least 5 years’ public accounting experience.
• Experienced in owner-managed businesses and private enterprises.
• Minimum of 2 years in a progressive management role with a CPA firm.
• Proven leadership skills in a collaborative environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication and client service skills.
• Proven track record of planning and executing effective and efficient Audit engagements on time and budget.
• Strong technical and analytical skills matched with problem-solving skills and professional judgement to help you find optimal solutions in an efficient manner.
• Curiosity and an eye for detail that allows you to view challenges from multiple perspectives and enhance clients’ knowledge along the way.
• A passion for learning and developing self and team members to the next level.
• Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of MS Office, CaseWare, Tax Prep, QuickBooks.

About Baker Tilly KDN

Baker Tilly KDN LLP (BT KDN) is a full-service accounting firm providing assurance, tax and related business advisory services to a broad range of clientele from our offices in Peterborough, Lindsay, Courtice and Cobourg. With 18 partners and more than 130 employees, BT KDN is the largest locally owned and operated regional accounting firm in Central Ontario. We have strong community roots and believe in providing our clients with high quality, personalized service.

In addition to top-notch assurance and tax guidance, BT KDN stands out by providing dynamic value-added expertise in a number of specific areas, including valuation, cybersecurity, data analytics, CFO advisory services and financial planning.

*Baker Tilly KDN LLP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, parental status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other non-merit factors. Baker Tilly KDN LLP is dedicated to fostering, supporting and celebrating a diverse workplace. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process. Please contact us at [e-mail] if you require accommodation. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.

Baker Tilly KDN LLP is a member of Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative, which is a member of the global network of Baker Tilly International Limited. All members of Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative and Baker Tilly International Limited are separate and independent legal entities.