Manager/Partner

Harbinger Network Inc.; London; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Health benefits

Continued education

Career growth

Team culture

Job summary

Harbinger Network Inc. in Tillsonburg, Ontario, seeks a Senior Finance Manager to lead a portfolio of owner-managed and small business clients. You will provide trusted business advice, mentor a team, and deliver high-quality accounting and tax services.

The role focuses on strategic guidance, client relationship management, and ensuring deadlines are met in a collaborative, client-focused environment. This is an in-office opportunity with potential for growth toward partnership.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of progressive experience in a Canadian public accounting firm.
• Experience managing owner-managed business and private company clients.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian ASPE, corporate tax, and personal tax.
• Experience reviewing Compilation and Review Engagements.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience.
• Excellent client service, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of owner-managed and small business clients across industries.
• Review and oversee preparation of Notice to Reader (Compilation) engagements.
• Prepare corporate tax returns (T2) and personal tax returns (T1).
• Provide proactive accounting, tax, and business advisory services to clients.
• Meet with business owners to discuss financial performance and tax planning.
• Review bookkeeping, month-end, and year-end working papers.
• Mentor, coach, and review work of junior staff.
• Manage engagement budgets, timelines, and client expectations.
• Identify opportunities to improve client processes and internal efficiencies.
• Assist partners with practice development and client relationship management.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards and firm policies.
• Support special projects and other advisory engagements as required.

Skills

Client relationship management

Leadership/mentoring

Financial analysis

Tax planning

Time management

Education

CPA designation

Tools

CaseWare

CaseView

TaxPrep

Excel

QuickBooks

Sage

Xero

Job description

Our client, a well-established public accounting firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Manager to lead a portfolio of owner-managed and small business clients. This role is ideal for a CPA who enjoys building long-term client relationships, providing trusted business advice, and mentoring a team while delivering high-quality accounting and tax services.

The Accounting Manager will oversee engagements from planning through completion, review financial reporting, provide strategic guidance to business owners, and ensure client deadlines are met. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take on a leadership role in a collaborative and client-focused environment.

This is an in office role located in Tillsonburg. This role can track to partner level.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of owner-managed and small business clients across a variety of industries.
• Review and oversee the preparation of:Notice to Reader (Compilation) engagements
• Corporate tax returns (T2)
• Personal tax returns (T1)
• Provide proactive accounting, tax, and business advisory services to clients.
• Meet with business owners to discuss financial performance, tax planning, and operational matters.
• Review bookkeeping, month-end, and year-end working papers.
• Mentor, coach, and review the work of junior and intermediate staff.
• Manage engagement budgets, timelines, and client expectations.
• Identify opportunities to improve client processes and internal efficiencies.
• Assist partners with practice development and client relationship management.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards and firm policies.
• Support special projects and other advisory engagements as required.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of progressive experience in a Canadian public accounting firm.
• Experience managing owner-managed business and private company clients.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian ASPE, corporate tax, and personal tax.
• Previous experience reviewing Compilation and Review Engagements.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience.
• Excellent client service, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing deadlines.

Technical Skills

• Experience with CaseWare, CaseView, TaxPrep, or similar tax and engagement software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online/Desktop, Sage, Xero, or other cloud accounting platforms is an asset.

What We’re Looking For

• A trusted advisor who enjoys working directly with entrepreneurs and business owners.
• A collaborative leader who mentors and develops team members.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple engagements.
• A proactive professional who identifies opportunities to add value for clients beyond compliance work.
• Someone who thrives in a relationship-driven, team-oriented public accounting environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and performance bonus.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• Paid professional dues and continuing education.
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing firm.
• Supportive, collaborative team culture with direct exposure to partners and clients.

Harbinger Network Inc. is a Canadian-based firm that serves companies across Canada, a diverse Network of Recruiters, and expertise in over 10 major disciplines. Our mission is to build meaningful careers for Professionals and develop powerhouse teams for all Businesses across Canada.

Amy Schell, Client Development

Contact phone number: 905-257-9691 Ext 114

To learn more about Harbinger Network visit www.harbingernetwork.ca or contact us at 905-257-9691. #HNiJobs

Disclosure:

This posting represents an active and genuine vacancy with one of Harbinger Network’s clients and is not for speculative or pipeline recruitment. Harbinger Network and/or our Clients may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of applications; however, these tools are not intended to replace the Hiring Manager’s judgement or decision-making in the hiring process.