Manager, Assurance & Advisory

Save the exploring for your next adventure

Baker Tilly GWD LLP is a leading midsize accounting firm with offices in Guelph and Elora. Locally owned, we make an impact with value-added accounting, advisory, audit and tax services.

We serve clients at all stages of their development from emerging and owner-managed businesses to large private companies, not-for-profit organizations, professionals, and individuals. We have a long-standing reputation of providing high quality personalized services across a broad range of industries.

Outside our two offices, we also draw on the specialty services provided across the Baker Tilly Canada network, and globally through our affiliation with Baker Tilly International. This offers the best of both worlds with the ability to be part of an independent firm and take your career further with the potential for unlimited growth.

We have ambitious plans and are creating dozens of opportunities for talented individuals to join our growing team. We recognize that our success goes hand in hand with the success of our people and are striving to create a firm that everyone wants to work at! Our commitment to this goal was recognized by winning the CWCC 2021 Employer of the Year award.

We encourage everyone to Be True to their values and ambitions by:

Driving your own potential:

• Merit-based promotions and uncapped growth opportunities;
• Individual performance-based annual bonuses;
• Professional development budget; and
• Dedicated Coach to support development and career advancement.

Enjoying more time away from the office and work-life balance:

• Two additional weeks of paid time off during the Summer months;

Giving back to the community:

• Three paid days off to volunteer;
• Local charitable initiatives; and
• A commitment to help you achieve your personal goals outside work.

If you are keen to be part of a collaborative and supportive team - we want to hear from you!

Your primary responsibilities will include:

Summary:

The Manager leads, coaches and develops dynamic teams of professional accounting staff; takes ownership of day-to-day client relationships and the creation of high-quality deliverables; manages resource allocations to ensure positive outcomes are achieved on client engagements; and works with senior leaders to drive practice development and business development initiatives. The manager also plays a key role in driving collaboration across the firm, operational efficiencies and development opportunities for staff.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Partners and Senior Managers to develop and implement accounting and tax strategies for clients.
• Prepare detailed reviews of compilation, review and audit engagements to ensure compliance with professional and firm standards.
• Identify and resolve accounting, audit and tax issues in a timely manner by leveraging the appropriate mix of resources, while escalating any relevant issues to Senior Managers and Partners as required.
• Manage resource scheduling and delegate work successfully to ensure the right skills and capabilities are available at the right time to deliver client commitments.
• Manage day-to-day client relationships and communicate effectively with clients to ensure expectations are managed.
• Manage client engagement financials including budgets, WIP, write-offs, billing and collection.
• Implement and enforce high standards for quality deliverables and ensure client needs are met in a timely manner.

Team management and leadership:

• Provide management and leadership to Senior Accountants, Junior Accountants and Co-op students on assurance and non-assurance engagements.
• Build, manage and motivate high-performing teams for specific client engagements through coaching, mentoring and training staff.
• Identify and resolve any obstacles or resource scheduling conflicts that are hindering progress.
• Actively manage performance by providing timely, open and honest feedback and conducting quarterly and annual performance reviews.

Practice and professional development:

• Lead practice and professional development initiatives to support the achievement of business goals.
• Establish, facilitate and train team members on the firm's processes, practices and use of relevant systems on client engagements.
• Remain up-to-date on the latest accounting practices and seek opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness across the firm.
• Source tools, software and training that helps improve internal processes and client workflows.
• Drive collaboration, ideation and positive relationships with other team members across the firm.
• Identify and implement operational efficiencies.

Business and market development:

• Identify and cultivate new sales and/or service opportunities.
• Attend and present at various industry conferences to evangelize BT GWD, our expertise and our services.
• Support Partners and Senior Managers with business development activities as required.

A successful candidate will have:

Technical Skills:

• Strong technical knowledge in accounting, assurance and tax.
• Thorough knowledge and application of relevant professional standards, regulations and corporate governance requirements.
• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple engagements with competing timelines.
• Experience working in public practice accounting.
• Thorough understanding and ability to use Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifications and Attributes:

• Undergraduate degree in accounting or business required.
• Experience in an accounting role at a public accounting firm required.
• ≥5 years experience in accounting, with a focus on compliance and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain trusted advisor relationships with clients.
• Excellent interpersonal relations with the ability to lead, mentor and develop others to build high performing teams.
• Commercial awareness with an understanding of good business practices to create economic value for the firm.
• Business development skills are an asset.
• Ability to think strategically and influence senior leaders.
• Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deliver accountabilities and make decisions independently.
• Ability to motivate, engage and collaborate with a diverse peer group across multiple disciplines.

Application Information:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume in confidence to GWD-HR@bakertilly. ca. Please indicate Manager, Assurance & Advisory in the subject field.

Baker Tilly GWD is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive work environment. We recognize the strength of diversity and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon req.