Senior Accountant Assurance & Advisory

As a mid-sized accounting firm with a strong local presence in Guelph and Elora, Baker Tilly GWD fosters a collaborative environment where experienced professionals deliver personalized service. As a member of the Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative, one of the country’s largest associations of chartered professional accounting firms, clients benefit from seamless access to specialized expertise nationwide. Our reputation for value-added audit, tax, and advisory solutions stems from our extensive in-house skills, customized offerings, and service excellence. Additionally, our affiliation with Baker Tilly International, a network spanning 141 territories with 43,000 professionals, allows us to leverage a global network of industry specialists. This structure combines the advantages of a supportive team environment with the capabilities of a national and international network. At Baker Tilly GWD, we believe in the power of great relationships, great conversations, and great futures, representing what we stand for and what we are working together to achieve.

Employees enjoy access to dedicated career coaches, flexible schedules, remote work options, and generous vacation time, including three starting weeks and two additional summer weeks, to promote a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, three paid volunteer days offer opportunities to support local charities and make a community impact. Join a firm that values its people –discover why we won the CWCC 2021 Employer of the Year Award!

Prime Management Group Inc. is pleased to be partnering with Baker Tilly GWD in search of talented and skilled Senior Accountant to join their Assurance & Advisory team. This pivotal role involves preparing compilation and review engagements, leading and performing audit engagements, and preparing and reviewing corporate, trust, and personal tax returns. The Senior Accountant will supervise engagements and related tax filings, identify and resolve engagement issues, and support year-end planning. Additionally, this role encompasses training and mentoring junior staff, developing and maintaining positive and productive working relationships, supporting practice and professional development initiatives, and participating in business development initiatives.

To excel as a Senior Accountant at Baker Tilly GWD, the ideal candidate will:
● CPA designation or equivalent work experience
● 3+ years experience working in public practice accounting
● Strong understanding of accounting principles
● Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
● Interest in managing and developing others
● Ability to prioritize and manage deliverables, adhering to time and budget constraints
● Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills

Working in partnership with Baker Tilly GWD, Prime Management Group Inc. will accept all resumes and cover letters from interested candidates in confidence. Requests for additional information about the role and/or confidential suggestions or nominations may also be submitted. Please contact John McLean at johnm@pmg.on.ca or 226-289-1031 or Jay McKillop at jaym@pmg.on.ca or 519-964-2757 to discuss in confidence.

Prime Management Group Inc. is an Executive Search & Recruitment + HR Consulting firm serving Southwestern Ontario and beyond. Our search process ensures unwavering confidentiality while respectfully adhering to the Human Rights Act to uphold an unbiased and successful process for our candidates. We are committed to equity, value, and diversity and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Additionally, we accommodate interviews for candidates with special needs, ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all.

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