Assurance and Advisory Senior Manager / Principal

Assurance and Advisory Senior Manager / Principal

The Opportunity

StaffRight Associates is recruiting for an Assurance and Advisory Senior Manager / Principal on behalf of a well-established, growing mid-sized CPA firm in North York (Toronto), Ontario. This on-site role suits a seasoned public accounting professional ready to step into a leadership seat with real influence over the firm's assurance practice.

As the Assurance and Advisory Senior Manager / Principal, you will own a broad portfolio of review and audit engagements, counsel owner-managed and privately held businesses, and partner closely with firm leadership on complex accounting and business matters. The firm will consider candidates at either the Senior Manager or Principal level, based on experience, technical depth, leadership strength, and overall fit. The office is conveniently located right on the subway line.

What You'll Do

• Lead a diverse portfolio of assurance engagements, including audits and reviews.
• Steer each engagement from planning to sign-off, upholding quality, efficiency, and professional standards.
• Scrutinize financial statements, working papers, and engagement files.
• Advise privately held and owner-managed businesses on accounting and assurance questions.
• Learn each client's operations and reporting needs to deliver tailored guidance.
• Pinpoint accounting, reporting, and operational issues and recommend practical solutions.
• Guide clients through complex accounting challenges and broader business advisory needs.
• Partner with firm leadership on significant, high-complexity client engagements.
• Juggle multiple engagements while keeping deadlines and budgets on track.
• Cultivate lasting, trusted client relationships.
• Supervise the work of managers, senior accountants, and junior staff.
• Mentor and coach the assurance team with hands-on technical direction.
• Shape and roll out engagement and quality-control processes.
• Drive business development and uncover ways to grow the firm's assurance and advisory services.
• Represent the firm in client meetings and presentations as a senior leader.
• Track evolving Canadian accounting and assurance standards and related professional requirements.

What You Bring

Required

• CPA designation.
• At least 6 years of management-level experience in public accounting, including a minimum of 3 years as a Senior Manager.
• Substantial Canadian Public Accounting experience centered on Assurance.
• Extensive experience managing Audit Engagements and Review Engagements.
• Strong technical command of Canadian Accounting Standards and Canadian Assurance Standards.
• A background serving Privately Held Businesses and owner-managed companies.
• Excellent Client Relationship Management and Communication skills.
• Proven skill in Engagement Management, balancing multiple teams, engagements, and deadlines.
• Demonstrated Team Leadership and staff development.
• Sharp Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, and Business Advisory ability.
• Comfort working independently while collaborating effectively with partners and other professionals.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada without employer sponsorship.

Preferred

• Business Development experience, especially for candidates considered at the Principal level.

Compensation & Total Rewards

• Engagement: Full-time, direct hire; on-site in North York, Toronto, ON
• Benefits: Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package
• Growth: Senior leadership role with long-term career advancement, broad exposure to assurance, accounting, and advisory work, and the chance to mentor a team in a collaborative, professional environment

Joining StaffRight Associates

When you partner with StaffRight Associates in your search for your next role, you're doing more than pursuing a job, you're aligning yourself with a team of experts committed to placing top-tier talent in truly impactful positions. We take pride in fostering professional growth and connecting forward-thinking individuals with organizations that value innovation and excellence. We look forward to showcasing your expertise in a way that resonates with our clients and opens the door to meaningful opportunities.