Manager / Senior Manager, Private Enterprise

About the job

Manager / Senior Manager, Private Enterprise

Markham, Ontario, Canada – Hybrid (3 to 5 days per week in office, depending on season)

Compensation:

• Manager: $110,000 to $140,000
• Senior Manager: $140,000 to $180,000

Our client, an established public accounting firm experiencing continued growth within its Private Enterprise practice, is seeking an experienced Manager or Senior Manager to join its team in Markham, Ontario.

This role will focus on managing and reviewing compilation engagements, corporate tax compliance, and client relationships across a portfolio of privately held and owner-managed businesses. The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting and tax expertise, along with the ability to lead engagements, mentor staff, and provide valuable guidance to clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced public accounting professional looking for meaningful responsibility, leadership exposure, and long-term career progression, with the potential to advance toward Partnership.

What you will achieve in this role:

• Manage and review compilation engagements for private enterprise and owner-managed clients
• Review corporate tax returns and related tax compliance work
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior and intermediate staff
• Manage multiple client engagements, deadlines, and deliverables
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, advising on accounting, tax, and general business matters
• Review files prepared by staff and provide constructive feedback, coaching, and development
• Identify technical issues, provide recommendations, and ensure quality standards are maintained
• Work closely with Senior Managers and Partners across the practice
• Support the continued growth and development of the Private Enterprise group
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, service delivery, and client engagement

What you will bring to this role:

• 10+ years of progressive public accounting experience preferred
• Currently operating at the Manager level or above
• Several years of experience reviewing compilation engagements
• Strong corporate tax and tax compliance experience
• Significant experience working with private enterprise and owner-managed clients
• Canadian CPA designation strongly preferred
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and the ability to independently review files
• Previous experience supervising, mentoring, and developing staff
• Strong client relationship management and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, collaborative public accounting environment

Additional Qualifications:

• US CPA designation or US tax experience would be considered an asset
• Exposure to US personal tax is also valuable
• Candidates with broader assurance experience will be considered, provided they have strong compilation and corporate tax experience

Team & Leadership Structure:

Manager:

• Reports to the Senior Manager and Partners
• Provides leadership and oversight to approximately 5 to 6 junior staff
• Manages client engagements and supports the development of the team

Senior Manager:

• Reports directly to the Partners
• Provides broader leadership across the Private Enterprise group
• Helps oversee the existing Manager, current Senior Manager, and approximately 5 to 6 junior staff
• Plays an active role in practice development and team leadership

Why Consider This Opportunity:

• Clear long-term career progression, with potential to advance toward Partnership
• Established private enterprise client base with continued growth in compilation work
• Meaningful client ownership and technical responsibility
• Opportunity to lead, mentor, and develop a team
• Competitive compensation based on experience and overall potential
• Collaborative culture with a relatively flat organizational structure
• Free parking

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.