Manager, Audit & Assurance

SB Partners; Burlington; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks' vacation

RRSP/TFSA program

Fitness stipend

Company events & swag

Casual dress Fridays

37.5 hour workweek

Job summary

SB Partners LLP is a Burlington, Ontario-based accounting firm, seeking a Manager, Audit & Assurance to lead engagements for owner-managed businesses and not-for-profit organizations. The role emphasizes coaching CPA candidates, adherence to ASPE/ASNPO, and maintaining strong client relationships.

The successful candidate will oversee planning, execution, reviews, and timely completion of engagements, while ensuring compliance with firm policies and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant public accounting experience.
• 1–2 years of supervisory experience, preferred.
• CPA designation required.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian tax principles.
• Knowledge of ASPE and ASNPO.
• Ability to review work and coach CPA candidates.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review audit, review, and compilation engagements for owner-managed businesses and not-for-profit organizations.
• Oversee preparation and filing of corporate and personal income tax returns and related filings.
• Identify and resolve accounting, assurance, tax, and business issues with partners' guidance.
• Maintain strong client relationships and serve as primary contact on engagements.
• Oversee engagement budgets, realization, workflow, and resource allocation.
• Meet turnaround times and metrics with good time management.
• Foster a positive team environment and continuous improvement.
• Provide on-the-job training and development for CPA candidates.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

CPA designation

Job description

SB Partners LLP is a full-service Chartered Professional Public Accounting firm located in Burlington, Ontario. For over 50 years, SB Partners has served a diverse set of clients and is one of the leading independent CPA firms in the GTA. Our primary client base is entrepreneurial, owner-managed businesses, corporate subsidiaries, and not-for-profit organizations.

Enjoy the rewards and possibilities of working with a team of dedicated, values-driven colleagues who support you and celebrate your accomplishments. Your role will be integral in making a difference in the lives of the team and your clients, along with creating a positive impact in the community.

The A&A group at SB Partners LLP is expanding. We are seeking a motivated, collaborative and relationship-focused Manager, Audit & Assurance to join our team.

Purpose of the position:

The Manager, Audit & Assurance is responsible for leading assurance, compilation, and advisory engagements for owner-managed businesses and not-for-profit organizations. The Manager oversees the planning, execution, review, and timely completion of client engagements while ensuring compliance with professional standards, firm policies, and applicable accounting and tax requirements. The Manager will play a key role in coaching, mentoring, and developing team members and CPA candidates through meaningful on-the-job training and continuous feedback.

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Lead and review audit, review, and compilation engagements for owner-managed businesses and not-for-profit organizations, ensuring financial statements prepared under ASPE and ASNPO comply with applicable professional standards and firm quality requirements.
• Review and oversee the preparation and filing of corporate and personal income tax returns, related tax compliance filings, information returns, and tax slips (T4, T5, T5018, and other required filings), ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable legislation and professional standards.
• Identify and resolve accounting, assurance, tax, and business-related issues while leveraging the guidance and support of partners to deliver practical, proactive business advice and value-added solutions to clients.
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients and serve as a primary point of contact on assigned engagements.
• Oversee engagement budgets, realization, workflow, scheduling, and resource allocation, ensuring effective utilization of team members and the successful completion of engagements in accordance with firm quality standards, budgets, and deadlines.
• Meet established turnaround times and metrics by using time management and organization skills.
• Foster a positive team environment that promotes collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Provide meaningful on-the-job training, coaching, and development opportunities for team members and CPA candidates, including the review of completed work and timely feedback to support technical excellence, professional growth, and progression through the CPA program.
• Delegate effectively by assigning work that appropriately challenges team members and supports their professional growth and development.
• Support firm initiatives, process improvements, recruiting activities, and community involvement programs.

What you offer:

• Minimum 4 years of relevant public accounting experience.
• 1-2 years of supervisory experience, preferred.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the application of financial accounting and tax principles, in addition to identifying file issues as they apply to NTR’s.
• Demonstrated ability to review work, provide constructive feedback, and support the development of CPA candidates and emerging professionals.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian corporate and personal taxation.
• Strong working knowledge of ASPE, ASNPO, and Canadian assurance standards.
• Dedication to client service.
• Commitment to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Strong problem-solving, collaboration, critical thinking, team building, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent engagements, deadlines, and competing priorities.

What we offer:

• 4 weeks' vacation annually
• 40 hours of personal/family leave annually
• RRSP/TFSA Program
• Half Day Fridays in July and August
• Office Closure between December 24th-January 1st (in addition to your vacation time)
• Annual Fitness Stipend
• Company Events & Swag
• Casual Dress Fridays
• 37.5 hour workweek, additional hours beyond the standard as required during February, March, and April to meet objectives & deadlines.

SB Partners LLP is an inclusive employer dedicated to building a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective provincial human rights codes throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise Human Resources to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

This posting is to fill a newly created position. The annual salary range for this role is $95,000-$120,000. Compensation within the posted range will be based on the successful candidate's qualifications, experience and skills.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.