Robert Half is partnering with a well-established, full-service public accounting firm in the Tri-Cities area to hire a Senior Manager, Assurance. The firm has served privately owned businesses for more than 40 years. It acts as a trusted advisor to clients and offers big-firm expertise with the culture and accessibility of a mid-sized practice.
This is a client-facing leadership role. You’ll manage a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses, lead and develop a team of managers and associates, and work directly with Partners on accounting, tax and business planning strategies.
What You’ll Do
- Manage complex client engagements from planning through completion, on time, on budget and to high quality standards
- Set project budgets, plan engagement activities, monitor staff progress, and review files for accuracy and completeness
- Review financial statements and the related corporate tax returns
- Research and resolve complex accounting, assurance and tax questions
- Act as the day-to-day relationship manager for a portfolio of clients
- Prepare submissions and correspondence for the CRA
- Mentor, coach and direct staff on engagement priorities, and lead by example
- Support business development and marketing to existing and prospective clients
What You Bring
- CPA designation and an undergraduate degree
- 6+ years of public practice experience, mainly on review and compilation engagements across a range of clients (audit experience is an asset)
- 3+ years of experience managing and developing a team
- Strong working knowledge of ASPE, ASNPO, and generally accepted auditing standards and procedures
- Understanding of the challenges facing small and medium-sized owner-managed businesses
- Ability to explain complex accounting issues to clients clearly and concisely
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Good organization, able to manage multiple clients at once
- A collaborative, team-first approach and enjoyment of building client and staff relationships
What’s In It For You
- Competitive base salary of $115K–$145K
- Hybrid work model and flexible hours
- Shortened summer work weeks (July and August)
- Paid health and wellness days
- Support for ongoing professional development, plus in-house training
- Clear path for advancement within the firm
- Open-door access to Partners and leadership
- Varied work across assurance, tax and advisory, with clients of many sizes and industries
- Flexible dress code and year-round social and community events
