Senior Manager, Assurance and Accounting

Hybrid Work Environment | Path to Partnership | Strong Work-Life Balance

Robert Half is partnering with a respected and growing public accounting firm in Hamilton, ON to recruit a Senior Manager, Accounting & Assurance. Reporting directly to the Partners, this leadership role offers an exceptional opportunity for an experienced CPA looking to take the next step in their career and work toward future partnership. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building strong client relationships, leading engagement teams, mentoring staff, and contributing to the strategic direction of a firm. In return, you'll benefit from a collaborative culture, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and a clear path to Partner for long-term career advancement.

Why Join?

• Defined career progression with partnership potential
• Hybrid work environment and flexible scheduling (2-3 days/week onsite)
• Strong commitment to work-life balance
• Opportunity to influence firm strategy and growth
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Diverse client base including charities, not-for-profits, and owner-managed businesses
• Leadership role with meaningful client interaction and team development responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of client relationships, ensuring exceptional service and identifying opportunities to provide value-added advice.
• Lead complex audit, review, and compilation engagements from planning through completion.
• Deliver high-quality assurance and accounting services while ensuring compliance with professional standards.
• Review financial statements, tax returns, CRA correspondence, and other client deliverables.
• Meet with clients to discuss financial results, tax matters, planning opportunities, and business initiatives.
• Present financial statements at Annual General Meetings (AGMs), both virtually and in person.
• Oversee engagement planning, scheduling, budgeting, and overall project financial performance.
• Mentor, coach, and develop team members while fostering a positive and collaborative culture.
• Participate in performance reviews and support the professional growth of staff.
• Contribute to operational and strategic planning initiatives designed to enhance client service and firm performance.
• Stay current on evolving accounting, assurance, and auditing standards and provide guidance on technical matters.
• Support additional firm initiatives and leadership activities as required.

The Opportunity

This is an outstanding opportunity for a public accounting professional who is ready to take on a broader leadership role while enjoying the flexibility and balance of a modern work environment. If you're looking for a firm that values professional growth, invests in its people, and offers a genuine pathway to partnership, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• 5-8+ years of progressive Canadian public accounting experience as extensive hands-on knowledge of ASPE, ASNPO and Canadian tax legislation is mandatory.
• Strong technical expertise in accounting, assurance, and auditing standards.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and lead engagement teams.
• Exceptional leadership, coaching, and people-development skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Passion for serving charities, not-for-profit organizations, and small to mid-sized businesses.
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