Senior Assurance & Advisory Accountant

Baker Tilly Canada; Elora; Hybrid; CAD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit-based promotions

Annual bonuses

Benefits package

Professional development budget

Dedicated Coach

Three weeks vacation

Two weeks PTO in Summer

Flexible schedule

Remote working arrangements

Volunteer days

Job summary

Baker Tilly Canada is seeking a Senior Assurance & Advisory Accountant to join our Ontario team (Guelph/Elora). You will lead compilation and review engagements, oversee audits, and manage tax filings for corporate, trust, and personal returns.

The role emphasizes mentorship, client relationships, and business development. We offer merit-based promotions, annual bonuses, a comprehensive benefits package, and a professional development budget.

Qualifications

• CPA designation or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years experience in public practice accounting.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Interest in managing and developing others.
• Ability to prioritize and manage deliverables, adhering to time and budget constraints.
• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing compilation and review engagements
• Performing and leading audit engagements
• Preparing and reviewing corporate, trust and personal tax returns
• Supervising engagements and related tax filings
• Identifying and resolving engagement issues; supporting year‑end planning
• Training and mentoring junior staff
• Developing and maintaining positive and productive working relationships
• Supporting practice and professional development initiatives
• Participating in business development initiatives

Skills

CPA designation

Public practice experience

Accounting principles

Interpersonal skills

People management

Time management

Problem solving

Education

CPA designation or equivalent

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 Assurance & Advisory Accountant 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.

“There is no limit to the growth opportunities at Baker Tilly. We pride ourselves on promoting talent when we see it, and work with each professional to define what success means for them.”

Your role

• Preparing compilation and review engagements
• Performing and leading audit engagements
• Preparing and reviewing corporate, trust and personal tax returns
• Supervising engagements and related tax filings
• Identifying and resolving engagement issuesSupporting year‑end planning
• Training and mentoring junior staff
• Developing and maintaining positive and productive working relationships
• Supporting practice and professional development initiatives
• Participating in business development initiatives

What you bring to the table

• CPA designation or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years experience working in public practice accounting
• Strong understanding of accounting principles
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Interest in managing and developing others
• Ability to prioritize and manage deliverables, adhering to time and budget constraints
• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills

What’s in it for you?

Driving your own potential:

• Merit‑based promotions and uncapped growth opportunities;
• Individual performance‑based annual bonuses;
• Comprehensive benefits package;
• Professional development budget; and
• Dedicated Coach to support development and career advancement.

Enjoying more time away from the office and work‑life balance:

• Three weeks starting vacation;
• Two additional weeks of paid time off during the Summer months;
• A flexible work schedule; and
• Remote working arrangements.

Giving back to the community:

• Three paid days off to volunteer;
• Local charitable initiatives; and
• A commitment to help you achieve your personal goals outside work.

Where you’ll work:

We are currently hiring for our offices in Guelph and Elora, Ontario.

Job type:

Permanent, Full‑time

Salary range:

$78,000 - $95,000 per annum.

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: This job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

Baker Tilly GWD LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive work environment. We recognize the strength of diversity and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request through our recruitment and selection process.

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