Senior Manager

Senior Manager – Public Accounting

Location: Ottawa, Ontario | Full-Time, Permanent

the Finance Group (tFG) is recruiting an experienced Senior Manager – Public Accounting on behalf of our client, an established public accounting firm in Ottawa, Ontario.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced public accounting professional looking to take the next step in their career, with the opportunity to lead client engagements, mentor and develop teams, and play a key role in the firm's continued success.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, a client-focused approach, and a passion for developing people while managing a diverse portfolio of privately held and owner-managed businesses.

What You'll Do

• Lead and oversee assurance, review, and compilation engagements from planning through completion, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely delivery.
• Manage a portfolio of client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and providing practical accounting and business guidance.
• Review financial statements, working papers, and engagement deliverables to ensure compliance with applicable accounting and assurance standards.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and technical guidance to team members, supporting their professional development.
• Work collaboratively with Partners and senior leadership on complex accounting matters, client needs, and engagement strategy.
• Oversee engagement planning, workflow management, budgets, and deadlines across multiple client files.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships, improve internal processes, and contribute to the firm's continued growth.
• Take ownership of client engagements and contribute to broader practice leadership and team development.

What We're Looking For

• Approximately 7–10+ years of progressive experience in public accounting, ideally within a Canadian public accounting firm.
• Previous experience at the Manager or Senior Manager level, with demonstrated responsibility for client engagements and team leadership.
• CPA designation required.
• Strong technical knowledge of Canadian accounting standards, with experience in assurance, review, and/or compilation engagements.
• Proven ability to independently manage multiple client engagements, competing deadlines, and client expectations.
• Experience reviewing financial statements and working papers, with a strong commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop accounting professionals.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and client relationship management skills.
• A collaborative, accountable, and proactive approach to leadership.
• Interest in continued professional growth and taking on greater responsibility within a public accounting practice.