Manager Audit and Assurance

Current Opportunities

We are a leading mid-market firm with locations in London, Dorchester, Aylmer, Leamington and Essex, Ontario. We provide audit, accounting, tax and a wide range of business advisory services, which include business acquisitions, divestitures and financing, human resources, recruitment and IT services.

We serve clients from all over the world ranging in size from small owner-managed enterprises to large, privately held organizations in various industries including agriculture business, fishing, automotive, real estate, manufacturing, professional services, and the not-for-profit sector.

The Baker Tilly national network is one of Canada's largest associations of Chartered Professional Accounting firms. Baker Tilly's global reach extends beyond the 45+ offices in Canada into 146 territories worldwide: with over 36,000 team members. Together, we offer clients an established platform and access to the highest quality resources for audit, tax and transaction support in the global marketplace.

The home office for this role will be based out of our London, Ontario. Good life begins with a good firm, we are a team that guides each other! Join our team where your dedication and hard work with a firm that is eager to promote and enhance one's career.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

Role Description

The Manager takes responsibility for directing and controlling a number of engagements with which there is some familiarity. The fully competent Manager is capable of directing and controlling numerous engagements regardless of type, size or complexity, and has assumed responsibility for ongoing management of the clients.

The purpose of the Manager role is the direction and control of engagements, development and maintenance of client relationships and development of staff.

Decision-making is based on Firm and Profession policies, procedures, and standards. It includes the adequacy of the quality/quantity of work on engagements, the methodologies to be used, appropriate solutions to complex issues, involvement of Partners in the engagement, and tactics of managing client communications.

Problems addressed range from simple to multi-dimensional and complex. Potential for conflict and risk ranges from low to high. Sound judgement, creativity, flexibility, and the ability to develop rapport and influence others are required.

Interaction with others is usually in predictable structured situations with an increasing tendency to unpredictability as the Manager develops into Senior Manager. Clear presentation of ideas to a variety of audiences, in varying situations requiring significant oral and written communication skills is part of the role.

Technical Skills

Professional/Technical:

Direct and control engagements, including ensuring:
engagements are planned, scheduled, staffed, and carried out.
the quality and quantity of work meets all Firm and Professional standards.
budgets are met and engagement is completed on a timely basis.
engagements are fully completed with all issues resolved.
presentation of financial statements, identification, and discussion of issues with client.
Support staff in the completion of the work including providing technical expertise as needed.
Review working papers, permanent files, checklists, management letters, and financial statements.
Review conclusions reached from analytical procedures.
Determine reasonableness of client explanations.
Research and develop approaches and positions.
Identify and recommend creative solutions to complex issues.
Prepare complex client correspondence including proposals, reports, discussion of technical issues, recommendations.
Develop and maintain accounting/auditing knowledge by reading policies, regulations, procedures, statutes and manuals including CICA Handbook, Income Tax Act, Rules of Professional Conduct, GAAP, GAAS, Code of Ethics, Quality Control Materials, Firm Policies and Procedures, and all other applicable materials.
Encourage and participate in development and education in areas that enhance the Firm's ability to deliver service.
Coordinate/facilitate and provide staff training and development.
Ensure engagements are staffed to maximize benefit to Clients, Firm and Staff.
Monitor budgets, address budget variances, review WIP, address realization issues, prepare billings.
Develop and implement individual marketing plan and contributes to firm success through marketing efforts.

Education

Formal:

Accounting Designation for Canada (CPA)

Bachelor's Degree, focus in Accounting.

Informal:

Work Experience Requirements

Supervisor and Managerial training
Post designation technical training and development.
Minimum 5 years' experience in public accounting

Please note that Education/Experience Requirements indicate the "usual" requirements for hiring for all positions. There may be individual circumstances that differ from the "usual".

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:
Dental care
Disability insurance
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
RRSP match
Vision care
Schedule:
Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:
London, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:
Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:
Audit & Assurance Public Accounting in Canada: 4 years (required)

Licence/Certification:
Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant Designation (required)

Work Location: In person