COMPANY BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Tinkham LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, is a long-established, well-respected boutique firm of CPAs based in Toronto.
Our firm provides professional services to clients operating across a wide range of industries including financial services, charities and not-for-profit organizations, real estate, professional services, manufacturing, wholesale and distribution, education, professional regulatory bodies, athletics and recreation, private membership clubs, retail, freight and transportation, labor unions, and health care, including long-term care and seniors’ accommodation complexes.
Nearly 75% of our firm’s practice is in audit services and our practice is expanding. We are seeking a motivated, full-time professional interested in joining our team. Our firm will provide a full range of professionally challenging opportunities for hands-on work in assurance, taxation, enterprise risk management, and business advisory services.
At Tinkham LLP, our most valuable resource is our people, which provide a diversity of backgrounds, professional experience, and ideas. We are smart, creative, passionate professionals who are always promoting lifelong learning. Our culture is one that encourages, supports, and celebrates diversity and fosters continuous growth. Successful candidates will be joining a group of ambitious staff members in varying parts of their CPA journey.
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced CPA with a passion for providing audit, tax and business advisory services to our clients.
This exciting career growth opportunity is available for start dates effective immediately, however we are flexible and can accommodate alternative start dates.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Mr. Michael Rooke, CPA, CA, LPA
Managing Partner
Phone: 416-233-2139
Fax: 416-233-1788
BUSINESS ADDRESS
Tinkham LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants
2842 Bloor Street West
Toronto, ON M8X 1B1
TITLE OF POSITION
Senior Manager (Full-time, permanent)
1 full-time (35 hours per week), non-seasonal, permanent position.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Lead and manage complex audit and assurance engagements from planning through to completion, including drafting financial statements and note disclosures, for clients in a broad range of industries.
- Serve as the engagement lead on financial statement audits for clients that report under multiple accounting frameworks, including: Part I – International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), with specific focus on credit unions and investment management entities, Part II – Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE), Part III – Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations (ASNPO), and Part IV – Accounting Standards for Pension Plans
- Plan and execute audit strategies, including risk assessment, internal control evaluation, and supervision of engagement teams.
- Review working papers, financial statements, and audit documentation to ensure compliance with Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS) and firm quality control standards.
- Present audit findings, financial statements, and recommendations to senior management, Boards of Directors, and Audit / Finance Committees.
- Provide technical accounting guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate staff, including review, coaching, and performance management.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and reporting requirements, including specialized financial reporting frameworks set out by: (1) Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) (credit unions and mortgage brokers) (2) Ontario Ministry of Health, (3) Ministry of Long-Term Care, and (4) Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
- Oversee and review the preparation of corporate, personal, trust, and not-for-profit tax filings, including T1, T2, T3, T1044, and T3010 returns.
- Advise clients on accounting, assurance, tax, and business matters, including internal controls, financial reporting improvements, and risk management.
- Manage client relationships and contribute to business development, including identifying new service opportunities.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodologies, tools, and firm processes.
JOB REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field (required).
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation in good standing (required).
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of progressive public accounting experience, with significant exposure to assurance engagements (required).
- Demonstrated experience leading financial statement audits across multiple frameworks, including: IFRS (with specific expertise in credit unions and/or investment management firms), ASPE, ASNPO, and Pension Plan reporting standards (Part IV)
- Strong knowledge of Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS), risk assessment, and internal control frameworks.
- Proven experience presenting audit results and financial information to Boards of Directors and Audit / Finance Committees.
- Experience working with and applying specialized regulatory reporting requirements, including: FSRA (credit unions and mortgage brokers), Ministry of Health, Ministry of Long-Term Care, and Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
- Experience preparing and/or reviewing Canadian tax filings, including: T1 (personal), T2 (corporate), T3 (trust), T1044 (non-profit organization information return), and T3010 (registered charity information return)
- Strong leadership and team management skills, including mentoring, coaching, and reviewing junior staff work.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex accounting issues clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines.
- Experience with Caseware, CaseView, Taxprep, ShareFile Projects software.
- Experience working with clients in financial services, not-for-profit sector, pension plans, and regulated industries.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to business development and client relationship management.
LANGUAGE OF WORK
English
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Firm is located on the subway line, and therefore public transit is easily accessible.
- On-site, free parking available at the firm’s office.
- Unrestricted driver’s license and own transportation preferred for travel to client offices.
- Firm reimburses employees for direct out-of-pocket, including mileage, for travel to clients offices. Clients are primarily located in the GTA.
- Top competitive salary will be offered to the most qualified candidate.
- The job will be primarily in-person, with some work-from-home flexibility.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Application documents required include: Cover Letter, Resume, Transcripts.
COMPENSATION
$127,000 plus a discretionary performance-based bonus ($69.78 per hour; 35 hours a week). Base-compensation subject to annual inflationary and discretionary performance-based increases,
Our profession can be demanding during the busy season. To compensate our team members for the additional work effort during the busy season, we offer cash productivity bonuses and extended paid time-off as additional compensation to the base salary. At Tinkham LLP, we believe that work-life balance is paramount to the well-being of our team members.
Email all application documents and / or questions to [email protected], attention Michael Rooke, Managing Partner.
We thank all candidates who apply but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $127,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M8X 1B1
