Senior Manager, Private Enterprise - Permanent - 19348

LRO Staffing; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

LRO Staffing is recruiting on behalf of a well-established public accounting firm in Canada for a Senior Manager to lead the Private Enterprise practice. Based in the Markham, Ontario area, this full-time role requires on-site work 3–5 days per week with busy seasons fully on-site, and involves leading compilation engagements, reviewing staff work, and mentoring team members.

The role emphasizes advising owner-managed businesses, cross-border tax familiarity, and contribution to practice

Qualifications

• CPA designation required; US CPA strongly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive public accounting experience focused on Private Enterprise / owner-managed businesses.
• Minimum 5 years of experience reviewing compilation engagements and related financial statements.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach, and develop professional staff.
• Proficiency with tax preparation and practice management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review compilation engagements for privately-held corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships.
• Review Notice to Reader and Review Engagement files for technical accuracy and standards.
• Manage engagement workflows, timelines and file progress for Private Enterprise clients.
• Identify and resolve complex accounting and financial reporting issues.
• Participate in client meetings, onboarding, and business development activities.
• Oversee preparation and review of T2 corporate tax returns and related schedules.
• Review T1 personal tax returns for owner-managers, high-net-worth individuals, and families.
• Mentor, coach and develop staff at multiple levels.

Skills

CPA

US CPA

Staff supervision

Client advisory

Job description

About The Opportunity

Our client is a well-established, full-service public accounting firm serving privately held businesses, entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals, and professional service firms across Canada. They are currently seeking a Senior Manager to help lead their Private Enterprise practice. In this role, you will lead compilation and review engagement files from start to completion, serve as a trusted advisor to owner-managed businesses, and contribute meaningfully to the strategic development of the practice.

About The Opportunity

Our client is a well-established, full-service public accounting firm serving privately held businesses, entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals, and professional service firms across Canada. They are currently seeking a Senior Manager to help lead their Private Enterprise practice. In this role, you will lead compilation and review engagement files from start to completion, serve as a trusted advisor to owner-managed businesses, and contribute meaningfully to the strategic development of the practice.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Lead and review compilation engagements for privately-held corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships
• Review Notice to Reader and Review Engagement files prepared by junior and intermediate staff, ensuring technical accuracy and adherence to professional standards
• Manage engagement workflow, timelines, and file progress for a portfolio of Private Enterprise clients
• Identify and resolve complex accounting and financial reporting issues, escalating appropriately
• Identify and communicate value-added planning opportunities to clients in a clear, accessible manner
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and onboarding of new engagements
• Oversee preparation and review of T2 corporate tax returns and related schedules for private companies
• Review T1 personal tax returns for owner-managers, high-net-worth individuals, and family unit filings
• Mentor, coach, and develop staff at the junior, intermediate, and senior levels
• Contribute to recruitment efforts, internal training initiatives, and practice-building activities
• Participate in business development activities, including networking events and referral source management
• Experience with U.S.-connected clients - including dual-status individuals, cross-border tax filings

About You

• CPA
• US CPA strongly preferred
• Minimum 10 years of progressive public accounting experience, with a focus on the Private Enterprise / owner-managed business sector
• Minimum 5 years of experience reviewing compilation engagements and related financial statements
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach, and develop professional accounting staff
• Proficiency with tax preparation and practice management software
• Hands-on experience with U.S. personal income tax compliance (Form 1040, 1040NR, FBAR/FinCEN 114, Form 8938, Form 3520, etc.) is an asset
• Familiarity with Canada-U.S. tax treaty positions, departure tax, and cross-border estate planning considerations is an asset

About the Job

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity with a salary range of $150,000 to $190,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The role is based out of the Markham, Ontario area, with an expectation of working on-site 3–5 days per week. During busy season will be fully onsite.