Senior Accountant, Publicly Traded Companies

Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health care, dental and group

Matching RRSP plan

Parental leave top-up

3 weeks vacation

Health and wellness spending account

Flexible hybrid work

Job summary

Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative is seeking a Senior Accountant for Publicly Traded Companies in Toronto. The role focuses on planning and executing audits under IFRS for public and private entities, with strong client service and technical accounting skills.

The position is permanent, full-time, located in Toronto, with a collaborative culture, ongoing professional development, and a comprehensive benefits package. CPA designation progress and public practice experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• CPA, CA or CPA path with UFE/CFE completed.
• Public practice experience required.
• Experience with both Private and Public Enterprise is an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical abilities.
• Adept organizational and time management skills, including meeting deadlines.
• Mentor/train staff and emphasize teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Planning and preparing audit risk assessments and conducting fieldwork for public and private company audits under IFRS.
• Reporting to managers and partners on audit executions.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Deliver high-quality work with IFRS accounting standards.
• Mentor and train staff; promote teamwork.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPA/CA designation progress

Public practice experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Time management

Client service

Education

CPA designation (in progress or completed)

Job description

Senior Accountant, Publicly Traded Companies

At Baker Tilly, we care about the impact you make.That’swhywe’reinvested in your growth from day one—because the steps you take today define your tomorrow.

We are looking for a Senior Accountant – Publicly Traded Companies tojoin our team —a role where your expertise will drive meaningful outcomes and your ambition will help shape what comes next. Here, you’ll collaborate with a dynamic team of professionals, united by a shared commitment to making a difference—for our clients, our communities, and one another.

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory and accounting firm dedicated to building better futures. With global reach and local roots, we combine the scale of a network with the trust of strong relationships. From audit and tax to consulting and specialist advisory services, we help clients navigate complexity and seize opportunity with clarity.

Your Role:

• Planning and preparing audit risks assessments and conducting fieldworks for public and private company audits under IFRS;


• Reporting to managers and partners on executions of the audit engagements;


• Building and maintaining healthy working relationships with clients;


• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines;


• Able to deliver quality work and demonstrate excellent technical accounting skills under IFRS;


• Mentor/train staffs and understand the importance of teamwork;


• Other duties as assigned.

What you bring to the table:

• CPA, CA or working towards a CPA designation; completion of UFE/CFE


• Public practice experience is required


• Experienced in both Private and Public Enterprise is an asset


• Superior people and client service skills


• Good written and verbal communication


• Strong attention to detail


• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills


• Adept organizational and time management skills, including the ability to meet deadline

What’s in it for you?

• Clear career progression and advancement opportunities


• Ongoing professional development, including paid courses, certification and membership dues

Compensation & Total Rewards

• Competitive total compensation package including extended health care, dental and group life benefits


• Matching RRSP plan

Family & Flexibility

• Parental leave top-up program to support growing families


• Generous vacation (3 weeks annually)


• Health and wellness spending account


• Convenient access to virtual healthcare, including online physician consultations when you need it


• A collaborative, open-door culture with direct access to leadership


• Fully stocked kitchen with snacks, coffee and seasonal treats


• Smart casual dress code (client/day specific)


• Regular team events and social activities throughout the year

Additional Incentives

• Client referral, employee referral


• Vehicle purchase incentives

Where you’ll work:

Toronto, ON

Job type:

Permanent, Full-time

Monday to Friday

Salary range:

$70,000 - $84,000 per annum.

Why Baker Tilly?

Baker Tilly is fair and competitive when it comes to rewarding our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries,sectors and levels. Our total rewards philosophy is rooted in recognizing people's unique contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver. Along with a competitive base salary we offer comprehensive benefits and perks, performance bonuses and flexible hybrid work.

For more information on our Total Rewards click here !

When you join Baker Tilly, you become part of something bigger—an ambitious, forward-thinking company that puts people first. Ideas matter, perspectives count, and every contribution builds a stronger future. If you’re ready to make an impact, we’re ready to meet you.

Position status:

New role: This job posting is for a newly created role within our organization. This position has been established to support our growth, and we are excited to welcome a new team member to help us achieve our goals.

Use of Artificial Intelligence:

For this role, we will not use AI-enabled tools to assist with recruitment. All decisions are made by a human recruiter.

Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex (including gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, parental status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other non-merit factors. Baker Tilly is dedicated to fostering, supporting and celebrating a diverse workplace. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.

Baker Tilly WM 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.