Manager, Non-Assurance

Step Into a Leadership Role with a Respected Public Accounting Firm

Our client, a well-established and highly regarded public accounting firm in the Barrie area, is seeking a Manager, Non-Assurance to join their team in a key leadership capacity.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced professional who enjoys working closely with owner-managed businesses, providing meaningful advisory support, and leading a team in a collaborative, client-focused environment.

The Opportunity

As a Manager, Non-Assurance, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality financial reporting, tax compliance, and advisory services. You’ll act as a trusted business partner to clients while mentoring team members and contributing to the firm’s continued growth.

MWhat You’ll Do

• Review year-end financial statements prepared by staff accountants, ensuring compliance with ASPE and delivering accurate, meaningful reporting
• Oversee and review corporate (T2) and personal (T1) tax returns prepared by staff, maintaining high standards of quality and meeting critical deadlines
• Provide detailed file review, feedback, and coaching to staff accountants to support development and continuous improvement
• Advise owner-managed clients on compensation strategies, including optimal salary vs. dividend planning
• Lead and review tax reorganizations and corporate structuring transactions, ensuring alignment with accounting and disclosure requirements
• Provide hands-on mentorship and technical guidance to junior and intermediate staff, answering queries and supporting their growth
• Manage relationships with CRA and provincial tax authorities, resolving audits, inquiries, and reassessments efficiently
• Conduct tax research and deliver clear, practical recommendations to clients on compliance and planning opportunities
• Oversee the preparation of tax planning strategies, working collaboratively with legal advisors on reorganizations and estate planning
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, building long-term relationships and supporting their evolving business needs

Qualifications & Experience

• CPA designation (or equivalent) with strong technical accounting and tax expertise
• 5–8+ years of public accounting experience, with significant exposure to private company services and increasing responsibility for reviewing and signing off on staff-prepared files
• Advanced knowledge of ASPE and Canadian corporate and personal tax, with the ability to identify issues and ensure accuracy through detailed file review
• Proven experience reviewing financial statements, T2 and T1 returns prepared by staff accountants, providing constructive feedback and ensuring high-quality deliverables
• Experience with tax reorganizations and owner-manager planning is preferred
• Strong leadership and coaching capabilities, with a track record of developing junior staff through hands-on file review and mentorship
• Excellent communication and client management skills, with the ability to confidently discuss review findings, resolve issues, and present recommendations to clients

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