Team Lead-Audit & Assurance

welchllp; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid study leave

APEX training

Management training

Summer Fridays

4 weeks vacation

Winter holiday closure

Job summary

Welch LLP, headquartered in Ottawa and with offices across Ontario and Western Quebec, seeks a Team Lead in Audit & Assurance to guide a diverse portfolio in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment. You will work with senior managers and partners, oversee engagement processes, and mentor junior staff while delivering high-quality services to private and public clients.

Based in our Ottawa office, this role requires in-office presence at least 3 days per week under Welch LLP's flexible work

Qualifications

• University degree required.
• CPA/CA designation obtained or near completion preferred.
• Minimum 3 years public accounting experience.
• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience in a public firm.
• Strong client service and deadline management.
• Experience with assurance, accounting and tax software.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting, assurance and tax service needs of a portfolio of clients.
• Lead engagement process from scheduling to financial statement sign-off.
• Meet with clients regarding statements and engagement issues.
• Support personal and corporate tax filings.
• Discuss budgets with partners and assign staff budgets.
• Identify new business opportunities with clients.
• Mentor a team of accountants.
• Ensure reporting deadlines are met and tracked.
• Work with high-growth tech clients providing strategic financial solutions.
• Identify further opportunities with clients.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Time management

Client service

Education

University degree

CPA/CA near completion

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Team Lead, Audit & Assurance

Location: Ottawa, Category: Full Time, Permanent, Job Type: In Office leveraging Flexible Work Policy, Salary Range: $76,000 - $94,000

Choose Local, Choose Welch LLP

Headquartered in Ottawa, with 12 offices between Gatineau and Toronto, the key to our success is continually evolving to meet the needs of its employees, clients and the marketplace. With a full suite of professional services, ranging from traditional assurance to expert business advisory, our clients respect and value the firm’s expertise and commitment to exceptional service. Our clientele is as varied as the economic landscape, ranging from start-ups to large, multi-divisional privately-held companies and small cap public companies listed in Canada.

We offer our employees invaluable prospects: possibility for growth and advancement; variety to explore different career paths with paid study leave and support for continued learning; opportunity to specialize and deepen skills through our APEX and management training programs; and flexibility of work-life balance to enjoy family and personal interests with our Summer Friday program, 4 weeks of vacation and winter holiday closure.

Grounded in a values-led culture (care, impact, empower), we are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive environment, in our leadership, and supporting our surrounding communities.

While we are a hybrid focused company, Welch LLP still offers plenty of ways to connect and enjoy in-office workdays. F from the popular snack cart, paid volunteer days to fun seasonal events like our summer picnic and tax party there is always something fun on the calendar!

National Firm expertise, with the value and service of a mid-market firm

Established in 1918, we evolved from a single office to the largest locally owned and operated firm in the Ottawa region.

With 12 offices and over 300 people across Ontario and Western Quebec,Welch LLP has deeps roots in the communities it serves.Welch ranks as one of thelargest mid-market accounting firms in Canada and with strong growth prospects.

This posting is to fill an existing availability within the team.

About the Opportunity

This role is perfect for someone with a desire to grow and is looking to gain diverse experience. You'll take on key responsibilities in assurance, accounting, tax, and advisory services, collaborating closely with senior managers and partners. You'll have the chance to lead a team in a fast-paced, supportive environment while managing a variety of client accounts, and expanding your expertise in a dynamic sector.

This opportunity is part of our specialized Tech Team, which works closely with high-growth companies in the technology sector and entities with complex reporting requirements under ASPE, IFRS and US GAAP—including startups, scale-ups, venture/PE-backed businesses and small cap Canadian public companies. You’ll gain exposure to innovative clients navigating rapid expansion, complex funding structures, and evolving regulatory landscapes.

This opportunity will be based out of our Ottawa office, with the expectation of in office work minimum 3 days per week.

This job posting is to fill an existing vacancy.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting, assurance and tax service needs of a portfolio of private and public clients
• Manage the engagement process from initial scheduling and planning through to client review and financial statement sign off.
• Meet with clients regarding financial statements, other business matters and engagement issues.
• Support of personal and corporate tax filings
• Discuss proposed time budgets with partners and assign engagement budgets to staff.
• Identify new business opportunities with new and existing clients.
• Mentor a team of Accountants.
• Ensuring reporting deadlines are monitored and reported against on a regular basis
• Work directly with high-growth tech clients, providing strategic insights and scalable financial solutions
• Identify new business opportunities with new and existing clients

Qualifications

• Completion of a University Degree is required.
• CPA, CA or equivalent designation obtained or near completion preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of public accounting experience is required.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a Supervisory role in a Public Accounting Firm
• Passion for client service with a proven track record of supporting client’s adherence to reporting timelines.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Sound judgment regarding confidential and sensitive matters.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and assurance principles.
• Proven track record of meeting deadlines and planned outcomes
• Experience with assurance, accounting and tax software.

Welch LLP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

There is no AI used in Welch's hiring process