Senior Manager - Audit & Assurance

Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative; Ontario; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Canada is seeking a Senior Manager for their Audit and Assurance team. This role involves leading audit engagements, managing a team, and ensuring high-quality client service. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a CPA designation, and extensive experience in public accounting. Opportunities for career advancement and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career advancement

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Ongoing training and development programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in public accounting.
• Proven track record of managing audit engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit engagements for diverse clients.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards and regulations.
• Supervise, mentor, and train audit staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Problem Solving

Education

CPA designation

Professional Accounting License

Tools

Audit software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Baker Tilly is one of Canada’s largest associations of Chartered Professional Accounting firms in Canada, and an independent member of Baker Tilly International. Locally, Baker Tilly SGB LLP has been a quality provider of financial advisory, accounting, assurance, tax, and business advisory services in the Simcoe, Grey, Bruce region since 1950.

Job Summary : We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager to join our Audit and Assurance team serving clients in Owen Sound, Walkerton, and Collingwood. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading audit engagements, providing high-quality assurance services to our clients, and managing a team of professionals. This role requires strong leadership abilities, excellent technical knowledge, and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service. We are looking specifically for candidates that reside within our regional service area.

Your primary responsibilities will include :

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead and manage audit engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients across various industries.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing valuable insights and recommendations.
• Supervise, mentor, and train audit staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
• Review and approve audit work papers, financial statements, and reports.
• Participate in business development activities, including client proposals and presentations.
• Stay current with changes in accounting standards, regulations, and industry trends.
• Assist in the development and implementation of audit methodologies and best practices.
• Collaborate with other service lines to ensure a cohesive approach to client service.
• Assist with practice inspections and assist with the delivery of a quality management framework.

A successful candidate will have :

Qualifications :

• CPA designation or equivalent.
• Professional Accounting License (PAL) from CPA Ontario.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in public accounting, with a focus on audit and assurance services.
• Proven track record of managing audit engagements and leading audit teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS, ASPE, etc.) and auditing standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Commitment to professional development and continuous learning.

Application Information :

What We Offer :

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Ongoing training and development programs.
• Engagement in firm-wide initiatives and community involvement.

Baker Tilly SGB is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.