Senior Staff Accountant

IFG - International Financial Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A mid-sized CPA firm located in North York is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant. This hybrid role involves leading assurance engagements, performing audits and reviews while also gaining exposure to tax compliance. Strong assurance background is essential, alongside the ability to work independently and coach junior staff. The firm offers excellent culture, strong mentorship, and a true work-life balance. CPA designation is not required but is an asset.

Qualifications

• Strong assurance background, with audit/review experience.
• Experience leading files from start to finish.
• Exposure to tax compliance and tax planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead assurance engagements from planning to completion.
• Perform audits, reviews, and non-audit assurance work.
• Prepare and review ASPE financial statements.

Skills

Assurance background

Experience with audits

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

CPA designation (in progress or completed)

Job description

Senior Staff Accountant – Public Accounting

Location: North York (Hybrid – 3 days in office)

Compensation: Up to $100,000 base + 5–10% discretionary bonus

About the Firm

Our client is a mid-sized CPA firm with 6 partners and ~25 professionals, known for its excellent culture, strong mentorship, and true work-life balance. The partners are Big 4–trained, and the firm works with high-quality, complex clients across manufacturing, construction, and investment sectors.

This is a full-service firm with a balanced mix of tax and assurance, serving ASPE and NFP clients, with some exposure to IFRS. The office is conveniently located just a 10-minute walk from Downsview Station.

The Role

As a Senior Staff Accountant, you will play a key role on assurance engagements while gaining exposure to tax and advisory work. This is a hands-on role with end-to-end file ownership and meaningful client interaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead assurance engagements from planning to completion
• Perform audits, reviews, and non-audit assurance work (approximately 60% reviews and non-audit)
• Prepare and review ASPE financial statements and NFP engagements
• Support tax compliance and tax planning files
• Work directly with managers and partners on complex accounting matters
• Coach and review work of junior staff as needed

Requirements

• Strong assurance background (audit/review experience required)
• Experience leading files from start to finish
• Exposure to tax compliance and tax planning
• Experience with ASPE clients; NFP experience is an asset
• CPA designation not required (in progress or completed is an asset)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently