Assurance - Senior Associate

Job summary

The Assurance Senior Associate leads fieldwork teams and manages audit and review engagements to ensure high-quality client service. They are responsible for preparing financial statements, tax returns, and mentoring junior staff while maintaining strong client relationships.

Job details

ASSURANCE, SENIOR ASSOCIATE Location: Toronto, hybrid - 3 days in office Job Type: Full-Time, newly created role Industry: Professional Services (Audit, Tax, Advisory) Segal GCSE LLP is a rapidly growing mid-size accounting, tax and business advisory firm situated in midtown Toronto. Segal GCSE is committed to growth by investing in our team, providing continuous learning and a positive, supportive work environment, with a focus on providing best in class client service. The Assurance, Senior Associate is responsible to apply sound practices and methodologies to conduct audits and review engagements. Reporting to Partners, Principals and Managers, the Assurance, Senior Associate leads the fieldwork team, coaches and mentors junior team members and is a self-managed professional motivated to provide clients an outstanding level of client service within a team-based environment. Key Responsibilities In consultation with the engagement manager plans, organizes, and controls multiple responsibilities and resources to achieve Audit, Review and Notice to Reader engagement objectives. Prepares engagement file, financial statements, and appropriate income tax returns. Monitors multiple projects and deadlines. Builds and nurtures strong working relationships with client management and peer client levels. Delegates effectively and contributes to a motivated and empowered work team. Shares and transfers knowledge within the team. Professional Skills and Education CPA, CA or degree qualification and relevant professional accreditation Three or more years’ experience in a public accounting firm Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills with experience in all reporting standards General knowledge of personal and corporate tax Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills Developing strong project management capabilities The ability to coach, motivate and direct a team of people Team player with a positive ‘can do’ approach Creative problem solving and experience in delivery of quality client service Excellent verbal and written communication skills Working proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is essential. Strong attention to detail. Ability to remain organized. This position represents a significant opportunity for those looking to advance their career by playing a major role in a growing organization, and who have the curiosity and interest in exposure to a broad range of clients, industries, and assignments. Why Join Us Total Rewards The annual salary range of $70,000. - $100,000 CAD, based on skills, experience, and education. We benchmark regularly to ensure fair, competitive pay and recognize individual contribution. This includes bonus, health and fitness spending, referral programs, flexible work arrangements, hybrid structure, and firm‑paid benefits. Time off includes personal days, sick days, vacation, Firm paid SOAR (Switch Off and Relax) days and extended holiday closures. Giving Back Segal supports community involvement through events through our Giving Beyond Today program our annual paid volunteer day. Life at Segal We believe work should be engaging, supportive and a little fun. Segal team members enjoy firm-wide special events, catered lunched, on-site games (PS5, pool table, foosball), team BINGO, dedicated mediation room, regular event draws, free ROM and AGO tickets, and fun activities through-out the year. Learning & Development We invest in continuous learning through training, coaching, professional development and CPA PERT support CFE Success Program CFE writers receive paid study leave, paid, exam days, financial support, and mentorship to help them succeed. Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be their authentic selves. We foster an inclusive culture that celebrates diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and we strive to ensure equity and fairness in all aspects of employment— from hiring practices to professional development opportunities. If you require an accommodation, as a part of the recruitment process, please contact us directly at people&culture@segalgcse.com

What you’ll do

The Assurance Senior Associate leads fieldwork teams and manages audit and review engagements to ensure high-quality client service. They are responsible for preparing financial statements, tax returns, and mentoring junior staff while maintaining strong client relationships.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a CPA, CA or equivalent degree with at least three years of experience in a public accounting firm. Proficiency in reporting standards, corporate tax, and Microsoft Office is required, along with strong project management and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Bonus
• Health spending account
• Fitness spending account
• Referral program
• Flexible work arrangements
• Hybrid structure
• Firm-paid benefits
• Paid personal days
• Paid sick days
• Vacation
• Paid SOAR days
• Extended holiday closures
• Paid volunteer day
• Catered lunches
• CPA PERT support
• Paid study leave
• Paid exam days

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Audit · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Audit
• Review engagements
• Financial statements
• Income tax returns
• Project management
• Team leadership
• Coaching
• Mentoring
• Client service
• Communication skills
• Microsoft Office
• Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving
• Public Accounting
• Continuous Development
• Curiosity
• Business Advisory
• Microsoft Excel
• Accounting
• Auditing
• Management
• Corporate Tax
• Certified Fraud Examiner
• Certified Public Accountant
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Creative Problem Solving
• Income Tax
• Financial Statements
• Project Management
• Mediation
• Mentorship
• Program Evaluation And Review Technique
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Relationship Building
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Management & Leadership
• Assurance Associate
• Auditor (General)
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors

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