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Professional Standards Manager

Elora, Ontario
Senior Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, insurance)
Three weeks starting vacation
Two additional weeks paid time off in summer

About the role

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 a Professional Standards 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

This position involves oversight for the application of and compliance with audit and accounting standards (CAS, ASPE, ASNPO, CSRE 2400 and CSRS 4200) as well as the design and implementation of related training programs. The role will also provide professional practice support to the firm’s engagements as well as operational oversight to the firm’s system of quality management under the framework of CSQM 1 and CSQM 2.

  • Act as Head of the Learning & Development department
  • Perform and oversee EQR process (Engagement Quality Review).
  • Operational responsibility for the System of Quality Management (SOQM).
  • Perform annual internal monitoring and testing of compliance with the Firm’s System of Quality Management.
  • Lead the assessment and response to new accounting standards, ensuring thorough communication and documentation across the organization.
  • Provide education and implementation strategies on new Accounting and Audit Standards.
  • Oversee and assist with engagement performance policy and procedure development.
  • Coordinate and communicate changes to engagement templates, training, and standards across the firm.
  • Act as Firm liaison for triennial Baker Tilly peer reviews and CPA Ontario practice inspections.
  • Responsible for coordinating and completing firm CPAO obligations
  • Assist in collating results of reviews and practice inspections and communicate findings to the partners.
  • Assist in developing and implementing action plans that may arise from these reviews and inspections.
  • Consult with engagement teams on complex accounting and financial reporting matters
  • Participate in external accounting groups or committees to discuss and gather information about new and emerging accounting issues.
  • Oversee and ensure compliance of accounting staff’s CPD mandatory requirements.
  • Offer expertise in support of projects, systems, and process improvement initiatives.
  • Communicate with the firm’s clients on the implementation of accounting standards.

What you bring to the table

  • Undergraduate degree in accounting
  • CPA designation
  • Experience in an accounting role at a public accounting firm
  • ≥7 years experience in accounting, with a focus on compliance and financial reporting
  • Strong analytical skills, and excellent communications
  • Ability to deliver responsibilities and make decisions with minimal direct supervision.
  • Sound judgment regarding confidential and sensitive matters.
  • Ability to take initiative for own learning and development.
  • Management of audit engagements.
  • Experience with internal audit.
  • Experience with corporate governance.
  • Experience with design and testing of internal controls.

What’s in it for you?

Driving your own potential:

  • 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.

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

  • Three weeks starting vacation;
  • Two additional weeks of paid time off during the Summer months;
  • A flexible work schedule.

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.

Where you’ll work:

We are currently hiring for our offices in Guelph and 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. Please contact us at gwd-hr@bakertilly.ca if you require accommodation.

About Baker Tilly Canada

Accounting
1001-5000

With member firms from coast to coast, the Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative is one of the country’s largest associations of chartered professional accounting firms. As an all-Canadian network, we have a longstanding reputation for value-added audit, tax and advisory solutions, due to the depth and breadth of our in-house skills, customized offerings and service excellence. Through our strong network infrastructure, shared expertise, resources and offices across the country, our independent member firms provide clients ranging in size from large, publicly traded companies to owner-managed and emerging businesses with a full complement of professional services across every major industry sector.

Globally connected We are proud to be an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a network which extends across 141 territories, with 43,000 people working out of more than 658 offices. Our membership gives us significant global reach in addition to our national presence.

At Baker Tilly International, we believe in the power of great relationships, great conversations and great futures. They represent what we stand for and what we are working together to achieve. Find out more at www.bakertilly.global.