Manager/Partner

Job summary

Lead a portfolio of owner-managed and small business clients by overseeing accounting and tax engagements from planning to completion. Provide strategic business advice to owners while mentoring and reviewing the work of junior and intermediate staff.

Job details

Our client, a well-established public accounting firm, is seeking an experienced Manager/Partner to lead a portfolio of owner-managed and small business clients. This role is ideal for a CPA who enjoys building long-term client relationships, providing trusted business advice, and mentoring a team while delivering high-quality accounting and tax services. The Accounting Manager will oversee engagements from planning through completion, review financial reporting, provide strategic guidance to business owners, and ensure client deadlines are met. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take on a leadership role in a collaborative and client-focused environment. This is an in office role located in Tillsonburg. This role can track to partner level. Key Responsibilities Manage a portfolio of owner-managed and small business clients across a variety of industries. Review and oversee the preparation of:Notice to Reader (Compilation) engagements Review engagements Corporate financial statements Corporate tax returns (T2) Personal tax returns (T1) Provide proactive accounting, tax, and business advisory services to clients. Meet with business owners to discuss financial performance, tax planning, and operational matters. Review bookkeeping, month-end, and year-end working papers. Mentor, coach, and review the work of junior and intermediate staff. Manage engagement budgets, timelines, and client expectations. Identify opportunities to improve client processes and internal efficiencies. Assist partners with practice development and client relationship management. Ensure compliance with professional standards and firm policies. Support special projects and other advisory engagements as required. Qualifications CPA designation required. 5–10+ years of progressive experience in a Canadian public accounting firm. Experience managing owner-managed business and private company clients. Strong knowledge of Canadian ASPE, corporate tax, and personal tax. Previous experience reviewing Compilation and Review Engagements. Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience. Excellent client service, communication, and relationship-building skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing deadlines. Technical Skills Experience with CaseWare, CaseView, TaxPrep, or similar tax and engagement software. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office. Experience with QuickBooks Online/Desktop, Sage, Xero, or other cloud accounting platforms is an asset. What We're Looking For A trusted advisor who enjoys working directly with entrepreneurs and business owners. A collaborative leader who mentors and develops team members. Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple engagements. A proactive professional who identifies opportunities to add value for clients beyond compliance work. Someone who thrives in a relationship-driven, team-oriented public accounting environment. What We Offer Competitive compensation and performance bonus. Comprehensive health and dental benefits. CPA professional development support. Paid professional dues and continuing education. Flexible work arrangements. Career advancement opportunities within a growing firm. Supportive, collaborative team culture with direct exposure to partners and clients. Contact Harbinger Network: Harbinger Network Inc. is a Canadian-based firm that serves companies across Canada, a diverse Network of Recruiters, and expertise in over 10 major disciplines. Our mission is to build meaningful careers for Professionals and develop powerhouse teams for all Businesses across Canada. To apply for the position of Manager/Partner, confidence, please submit your resume to: Amy Schell, Client Development Contact phone number: 905-257-9691 Ext 114 Contact email address: amy@harbingernetwork.ca To learn more about Harbinger Network visit www.harbingernetwork.ca or contact us at 905-257-9691. #HNiJobs Disclosure: This posting represents an active and genuine vacancy with one of Harbinger Network’s clients and is not for speculative or pipeline recruitment. Harbinger Network and/or our Clients may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of applications; however, these tools are not intended to replace the Hiring Manager’s judgement or decision-making in the hiring process.

What you’ll do

Lead a portfolio of owner-managed and small business clients by overseeing accounting and tax engagements from planning to completion. Provide strategic business advice to owners while mentoring and reviewing the work of junior and intermediate staff.

Requirements

Requires a CPA designation and 5-10+ years of progressive experience in a Canadian public accounting firm. Must have strong knowledge of Canadian ASPE and experience reviewing compilation and review engagements.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation • Performance bonus • Comprehensive health and dental benefits • CPA professional development support • Paid professional dues • Continuing education • Flexible work arrangements • Career advancement opportunities

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Client Relationship Management
• Financial Reporting
• Tax Planning
• Mentoring
• Corporate Tax
• Personal Tax
• Compilation Engagements
• Review Engagements
• Business Advisory
• Budget Management
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• CaseWare
• TaxPrep
• QuickBooks
• Microsoft Excel

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting