Senior Manager – Assurance & Accounting

Senior Manager – Public Accounting

Location: Ancaster, Ontario

Work Model: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Opportunity

Our client, a well-established and growing public accounting firm in Ancaster, is seeking an experienced Senior Manager to join its team.

With a strong reputation for employee retention, internal career progression, and a collaborative culture, the firm offers an excellent opportunity for a CPA looking to take on a senior leadership role while enjoying flexibility and a supportive work environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Partners, oversee client engagements, manage client relationships, and mentor a team of accounting professionals. The role provides exposure to a diverse portfolio of privately held, owner-managed businesses and not-for-profit organizations, with opportunities for continued career advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and review audit, review, and other accounting engagements, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely completion.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of client relationships, providing technical guidance and practical business advice.
• Review financial statements, working papers, and engagement files prepared by team members.
• Lead, coach, and mentor accounting professionals, supporting their professional development.
• Collaborate closely with Partners on client matters, workflow management, and engagement planning.
• Contribute to the firm's continued growth through client relationship development, quality initiatives, and team leadership.

Qualifications & Experience

• CPA designation required.
• Strong progressive experience within a Canadian public accounting firm, ideally at the Senior Manager level or as an experienced Manager ready for advancement.
• Experience working with privately held and owner-managed businesses.
• Strong knowledge of ASPE and experience with audit and review engagements.
• Exposure to corporate or personal tax and not-for-profit engagements would be an asset.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing engagement files and managing multiple client relationships.
• Strong leadership, mentorship, communication, and client service skills.
• Collaborative, approachable, and interested in contributing to a team-oriented environment.