Senior Manager

the Finance Group; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Finance Group is seeking a Senior Manager in Hamilton, Ontario, to lead assurance, review and compilation engagements for a diverse middle-market client base. This role emphasizes strong client leadership, mentorship, and strategic partnership development with Partners.

Ideal candidates have 7–10+ years in public accounting, CPA designation preferred, and a track record of managing multiple engagements while delivering high-quality service and technical guidance to staff.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of progressive public accounting experience.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Experience leading engagements and coordinating teams.
• Proven ability to manage client files, deadlines and priorities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee assurance, review and compilation engagements from planning through completion.
• Manage client relationships, deadlines and deliverables with high service levels.
• Review work and provide coaching, mentorship and technical guidance to junior team members.
• Collaborate with Partners on complex accounting matters and engagement strategy.
• Support workflow planning, team development and practice growth.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Mentoring

Technical accounting

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Coaching

Education

CPA designation

Job description

Location: Hamilton, ON | Full-Time, Permanent | Vacancy: Existing Position

The Finance Group (tFG) is hiring a Senior Manager on behalf of our client, a growing public accounting firm in Hamilton.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced public accounting professional who is ready to take on greater client and team leadership while continuing to progress toward Partnership. The role will primarily focus on assurance, review and compilation engagements across a diverse middle-market client base.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and oversee assurance, review and compilation engagements from planning through completion.
• Manage client relationships, deadlines and deliverables while providing a high level of service.
• Review work and provide coaching, mentorship and technical guidance to junior team members.
• Work closely with Partners on complex accounting matters, client needs and engagement strategy.
• Support workflow planning, team development and overall practice growth.
• Take increasing ownership of client relationships and leadership responsibilities as you progress toward Partnership.

What We’re Looking For

• Approximately 7–10+ years of progressive public accounting experience.
• Current Senior Manager experience preferred; an exceptional Manager ready for the next step may also be considered.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Strong experience in assurance and/or compilation engagements.
• Proven ability to independently manage client files, deadlines and competing priorities.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience reviewing work and mentoring or developing team members.
• Excellent communication, client service and relationship‑building skills.
• Highly accountable, detail‑oriented and collaborative.
• Genuine interest in continued career progression and a future path toward Partnership.