Manager

Manager

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada - Onsite

Employment Type: Permanent

Compensation: CA$115,000 – CA$125,000

Overview:

Our client, a well-established CPA firm with over 40 years of experience, offers accounting, advisory, audit and assurance, tax, business purchase and sale, valuations, and litigation support services. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager to lead and oversee audit, review, and compilation engagements within this professional services industry. The role involves maintaining high-quality deliverables, ensuring compliance with standards, managing client relationships, and supporting staff development and firm initiatives.

What you will achieve in this role:

• Lead and oversee audit, review, and compilation engagements in accordance with applicable standards (CAS, ASPE, ASNPO).
• Review financial statements, working papers, and deliverables to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Manage complex accounting issues, including revenue recognition, financial instruments, and business combinations.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities for value-added services.
• Coordinate engagement planning, staffing, and scheduling to meet deadlines and budget targets.
• Monitor engagement profitability, identifying opportunities for additional billing and process improvements.
• Enforce quality control procedures and support the firm's System of Quality Management (SoQM).
• Prepare and review corporate and personal tax returns.
• Communicate professionally with clients, industry professionals, and government agencies.
• Lead and mentor staff, providing constructive feedback and performance evaluations.
• Contribute to proposal development and business development initiatives.
• Support the recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing development of team members.
• Facilitate training sessions and participate in management meetings.

What you will bring to this role:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent; CPA designation completed or in progress.
• 5–8 years of public accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a senior or supervisory role.
• Knowledge of auditing standards (CAS), accounting standards (ASPE, ASNPO), and income tax (ITAs).
• Strong technological proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Visio, and accounting software such as CaseWare, TaxPrep, and QuickBooks.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present to stakeholders and produce high-quality documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to foster positive professional relationships with clients and team members.
• Experience managing engagement budgets and ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and a commitment to professional development.

Additional Qualifications:

• Completion of the Licensed Public Accountant (LPA) designation is preferred.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

AI Disclosure: Artificial Intelligence may be used as part of our application review process to assist in reviewing, screening and assessment of applicants. All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team.

Additional Information: Background screening is required as part of the onboarding process. The type of screening required (criminal, credit, or other verifications) will vary based on the position and client requirements.

Robertson & Company values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request throughout all stages of the hiring process.