Senior Manager

Robert Half is partnering with a well-established, full-service public accounting firm in the Tri-Cities area to hire a Senior Manager, Assurance. The firm has served privately owned businesses for more than 40 years. It acts as a trusted advisor to clients and offers big-firm expertise with the culture and accessibility of a mid-sized practice.

This is a client-facing leadership role. You’ll manage a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses, lead and develop a team of managers and associates, and work directly with Partners on accounting, tax and business planning strategies.

What You’ll Do

• Manage complex client engagements from planning through completion, on time, on budget and to high quality standards
• Set project budgets, plan engagement activities, monitor staff progress, and review files for accuracy and completeness
• Review financial statements and the related corporate tax returns
• Research and resolve complex accounting, assurance and tax questions
• Act as the day-to-day relationship manager for a portfolio of clients
• Prepare submissions and correspondence for the CRA
• Mentor, coach and direct staff on engagement priorities, and lead by example
• Support business development and marketing to existing and prospective clients

What You Bring

• CPA designation and an undergraduate degree
• 6+ years of public practice experience, mainly on review and compilation engagements across a range of clients (audit experience is an asset)
• 3+ years of experience managing and developing a team
• Strong working knowledge of ASPE, ASNPO, and generally accepted auditing standards and procedures
• Understanding of the challenges facing small and medium-sized owner-managed businesses
• Ability to explain complex accounting issues to clients clearly and concisely
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good organization, able to manage multiple clients at once
• A collaborative, team-first approach and enjoyment of building client and staff relationships

What’s In It For You

• Competitive base salary of $115K–$145K
• Hybrid work model and flexible hours
• Shortened summer work weeks (July and August)
• Paid health and wellness days
• Support for ongoing professional development, plus in-house training
• Clear path for advancement within the firm
• Open-door access to Partners and leadership
• Varied work across assurance, tax and advisory, with clients of many sizes and industries
• Flexible dress code and year-round social and community events