Senior Accountant, Publicly Traded Companies

Baker Tilly Canada; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health care

Dental coverage

Group life benefits

Annual bonus program

RRSP matching

Hybrid workdays

Parental leave top-up

Three weeks vacation

Job summary

Baker Tilly Canada in Vancouver is seeking a Senior Accountant for Publicly Traded Companies. You will conduct IFRS audits, mentor staff, and collaborate with client teams to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.

The role blends hands-on accounting with career growth in a supportive, hybrid work environment. Ideal candidates hold or pursue CPA designation, with public practice experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform audit risk assessments and fieldwork for public and private company audits under IFRS
• Report to managers and partners on audit progress
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Deliver quality work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Mentor/train staff and foster teamwork
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Public accounting experience

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Time management

Education

CPA designation in progress

UFE/CFE completion

Job description

Be part of something bigger. Build with us today — Now, for tomorrow.

At Baker Tilly, we care about the impact you make. That’s why we’re invested 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 to join 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

Career & Growth Opportunities

• 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
• Annual bonus program
• Matching RRSP plan

Family & Flexibility

• Hybrid workdays
• Parental leave top-up program to support growing families
• Generous vacation (3 weeks annually)

Health & Wellness

• Health and wellness spending account
• Convenient access to virtual healthcare, including online physician consultations when you need it

Work Environment & Perks

• 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: Vancouver, BC

Job type: Permanent, Full-time

Your schedule: 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.

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.

We are committed to transparency in our hiring process. Please note the following information regarding this job posting:

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.

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