Audit Manager

Baker Tilly • Calgary, AB

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 an Audit Manager to join our team —this is 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.”

Requirements

• Minimum five years of relevant public practice experience, including audit, assurance, and tax exposure.
• Must hold a CPA designation.
• Client-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality service and building trusted relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to lead engagements, coach team members, manage priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly and professionally.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment when handling confidential and sensitive matters.
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and adaptable, with a strong work ethic and a desire to continue learning and growing.

Responsibilities

• The Audit Manager leads audit, review, and compilation engagements primarily for private companies reporting under ASPE (Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises). This role is responsible for managing client relationships, ensuring technical compliance with Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS), and leading engagement teams to deliver high-quality, timely results.
• Lead audit engagements from planning through completion, including scheduling, staffing, budgeting, file execution, issue resolution, and timely delivery.
• Ensuring engagement work meets Firm and professional standards, including the quality, accuracy, and completeness of working papers, permanent files, checklists, management letters, and financial statements.
• Review and analyze financial statements, supporting schedules, analytical procedures, and client explanations to determine reasonableness and identify key issues.
• Interpret accounting, assurance, tax, and professional standards to develop practical approaches, positions, and recommendations for complex client matters.
• Mentor and support accountants by strengthening technical development, documentation quality, and engagement efficiency.
• Prepare and review complex client correspondence, including proposals, reports, management letters, technical issue discussions, and recommendations.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to staff throughout engagements, including reviewing work, offering feedback, and supporting professional development.
• Coordinate and facilitate staff training to strengthen technical knowledge, engagement execution, and service delivery.
• Monitor engagement budgets, WIP, billings, realization, and budget variances, taking proactive steps to address issues and maintain profitability.
• Staff engagements effectively balance client service, team development, workload management, and Firm priorities.
• Maintain current technical knowledge by staying informed on applicable standards, legislation, regulations, professional guidance, quality control materials, and Firm policies and procedures.
• Support client relationship development and contribute to Firm growth through individual marketing initiatives and business development efforts.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, incentives, and rewards
• Professional networking and mentoring programs
• A dynamic, entrepreneurial environment
• A leadership team committed to your success.
• The opportunity to influence tomorrow for clients, community and the profession.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed