Manager-Audit & Assurance
About The Position
Welch LLP is seeking a Manager for its specialized Tech Team. This role is ideal for an individual eager to grow and gain diverse experience in assurance, accounting, tax, and advisory services. The Manager will collaborate with senior managers and partners, lead a team in a fast-paced, supportive environment, manage various client accounts, and expand expertise in a dynamic sector. The Tech Team works with high-growth technology companies 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. The role offers exposure to innovative clients navigating rapid expansion, complex funding structures, and evolving regulatory landscapes. This position is based in the Ottawa office, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office expected.
Requirements
- Completion of a University Degree is required.
- A minimum of 4 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.
- Previous experience overseeing staff
Nice To Haves
- CPA, CA or equivalent designation obtained or near completion preferred.
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.
- Manage and 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
- Manage a team of Staff Accountants
- Identify new business opportunities with new and existing clients
Benefits
- possibility for growth and advancement
- variety to explore different career paths
- paid study leave and support for continued learning
- opportunity to specialize and deepen skills through our APEX and management training programs
- flexibility of work-life balance
- Summer Friday program
- 4 weeks of vacation
- winter holiday closure
- snack cart
- paid volunteer days
- fun seasonal events like our summer picnic and tax party
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
