Team Lead, Audit & Assurance

Location: Ottawa • Category: Full Time, Permanent • Job Type: In Office leveraging Flexible Work Policy • Salary Range: $76,000 - $94,000

This posting is to fill an existing availability within the team.

About the Opportunity

This role is perfect for someone with a desire to grow and is looking to gain diverse experience. You'll take on key responsibilities in assurance, accounting, tax, and advisory services, collaborating closely with senior managers and partners. You'll have the chance to lead a team in a fast-paced, supportive environment while managing a variety of client accounts, and expanding your expertise in a dynamic sector.

This opportunity is part of our specialized Tech Team, which works closely with high-growth companies in the technology sector and entities with complex reporting requirements under ASPE, IFRS and US GAAP-including startups, scale-ups, venture/PE-backed businesses and small cap Canadian public companies. You'll gain exposure to innovative clients navigating rapid expansion, complex funding structures, and evolving regulatory landscapes.

This opportunity will be based out of our Ottawa office, with the expectation of in office work minimum 3 days per week.

This job posting is to fill an existing vacancy.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting, assurance and tax service needs of a portfolio of private and public clients
• Manage the engagement process from initial scheduling and planning through to client review and financial statement sign off.
• Meet with clients regarding financial statements, other business matters and engagement issues.
• Support of personal and corporate tax filings
• Discuss proposed time budgets with partners and assign engagement budgets to staff.
• Identify new business opportunities with new and existing clients.
• Mentor a team of Accountants.
• Ensuring reporting deadlines are monitored and reported against on a regular basis
• Work directly with high-growth tech clients, providing strategic insights and scalable financial solutions
• Identify new business opportunities with new and existing clients

Qualifications

• Completion of a University Degree is required.
• CPA, CA or equivalent designation obtained or near completion preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of public accounting experience is required.

• Passion for client service with a proven track record of supporting client's adherence to reporting timelines.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Sound judgment regarding confidential and sensitive matters.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and assurance principles.
• Proven track record of meeting deadlines and planned outcomes
• Experience with assurance, accounting and tax software.

If you are interested in a great career opportunity with a growing, flexible and dynamic organization, apply today or reach out to learn more about our team and culture!

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