Senior Manager, Assurance and Accounting

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Assurance and Accounting to join our team—bring your ambition and shape what comes next.

Be part of something bigger. Build with us today — Now. For tomorrow.

At Baker Tilly, we care about the impact you make. That’s why we’re invested in your growth from day one—because the steps you take today define your tomorrow.

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Assurance and Accounting to join our team—a role where your expertise will drive meaningful outcomes and your ambition will help shape what comes next. Here, you’ll collaborate with a dynamic team of professionals, united by a shared commitment to making a difference—for our clients, our communities, and one another.

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory and accounting firm dedicated to building better futures. With global reach and local roots, we combine the scale of a network with the trust of strong relationships. From audit and tax to consulting and specialist advisory services, we help clients navigate complexity and seize opportunity with clarity.

“There is no limit to the growth opportunities at Baker Tilly. We pride ourselves on promoting talent when we see it, and work with each professional to define what success means for them.”

Your Role:

• Lead and oversee assurance and accounting engagement teams, ensuring effective planning, execution, and completion in accordance with professional and firm standards.
• Serve as Engagement Manager for assigned clients, including pre-engagement planning, workflow oversight, budgeting, billing, and delivery of final outputs.
• Act as a senior advisor and escalation point on complex accounting and assurance matters, applying advanced professional judgment and technical expertise.
• Maintain and strengthen client relationships, working alongside Partners to deliver timely, high-quality service and value‑added insights.
• Develop a deep understanding of clients’ businesses to anticipate needs, identify risks, and support strategic decision‑making.
• Ensure quality control and consistency across a portfolio of engagements, including review of complex financial statements and working papers.
• Mentor, coach, and develop Managers, Senior Accountants, and engagement teams, supporting performance, progression, and succession planning.
• Oversee engagement resourcing, timelines, and issue resolution to ensure sustainable delivery across multiple teams and priorities.
• Identify and drive process improvements, efficiencies, and enhancements to methodologies, templates, and technology use.
• Contribute to practice development, strategic initiatives, and business development efforts aligned with experience and interest.
• Model firm values and leadership behaviors, fostering collaboration, accountability, and a positive, high‑performing culture.

What you bring to the table:

• CPA designation required.
• Approximately 6+ years of progressive public accounting experience.
• Proven ability to lead and oversee complex engagements, ensuring quality, efficiency and strong client outcomes.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards, assurance methodologies, and/or income tax rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated client‑relationship management skills, with the ability to build trust and provide advisory insight.
• Experience supervising teams, reviewing files, and delivering constructive coaching and feedback.
• Strong organizational and project‑management capabilities, with the ability to balance multiple engagements and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a polished, professional presence.
• Experience with CaseWare, tax preparation software and advanced Excel skills considered an asset.
• Bilingualism in French/English is considered an asset.

What’s in it for you?

• Meaningful career growth through structured performance management, ongoing feedback and opportunities to advance.
• A competitive total rewards package, including paid overtime, comprehensive benefits and RRSP matching.
• Flexible work arrangements that empower you to balance life and career with confidence.
• Summer hours so you can make the most of the season.
• Enhanced protection benefits, including life, dependent life, critical illness and accidental death & dismemberment coverage.
• A Health Care Spending Account to support your individual wellness needs.
• Annual fitness reimbursement to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) offering confidential support whenever you need it.
• Generous vacation entitlements that grow with your tenure.
• Parental leave top‑up program to support you through life’s major milestones.
• Paid sick days and bereavement leave to give you time when it matters most.
• Client and employee referral incentives recognizing the value of your network.
• Firm‑sponsored social events throughout the year that bring our teams together.
• Paid time off for board service and volunteer activities, reflecting our commitment to community impact.

Your schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Position status:

• Existing vacancy: This job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization for which we are actively hiring.

When you join Baker Tilly, you become part of something bigger—an ambitious, forward‑thinking company that puts people first. Ideas matter, perspectives count, and every contribution builds a stronger future. If you’re ready to make an impact, we’re ready to meet you.

We offer a competitive remuneration package based on experience and qualifications. If you are a qualified candidate, please apply now. While we appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering, supporting and celebrating a diverse workplace. Upon request, we will accommodate accessibility needs throughout the recruitment and selection process and for our staff. Please let us know during the application process.

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