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 an Assurance and Advisory Manager 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
Client service delivery:
- 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.
What you bring to the table
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.
- CPA designation 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.
What’s in it for you?
- Merit-based promotions and uncapped growth opportunities;
- Individual performance-based annual bonuses;
- Comprehensive benefits package;
- Professional development budget; and
- Dedicated Coach to support development and career advancement.
- Three weeks starting vacation;
- Two additional weeks of paid time off during the Summer months;
- A flexible work schedule
- Three paid days off to volunteer;
- Local charitable initiatives; and
- A commitment to help you achieve your personal goals outside work.
Where you’ll work:
Elora, ON
Job type:
Permanent, Full-time
Your schedule:
Monday to Friday
Salary range:
Will be communicated at a later stage in the hiring process
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.
Baker Tilly GWD LLP 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 request through our recruitment and selection process.
