Audit Manager

About the role

Baker Tilly is seeking an Audit Manager to lead audit, review, and compilation engagements for private companies reporting under ASPE. The role involves managing client relationships, ensuring compliance with Canadian Auditing Standards, and guiding engagement teams to deliver high‑quality, timely results.

Key responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning through completion, including scheduling, staffing, budgeting, file execution, issue resolution, and timely delivery.
• Ensure engagement work meets firm and professional standards, reviewing 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 and recommendations for complex client matters.
• Mentor and support accountants, strengthening technical development, documentation quality, and engagement efficiency.
• Prepare and review complex client correspondence, including proposals, reports, management letters, and technical issue discussions.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to staff throughout engagements.
• Monitor engagement budgets, WIP, billings, realization, and budget variances to maintain profitability.

Required profile

• Minimum five years of relevant public practice experience, including audit, assurance, and tax exposure.
• CPA designation.
• Client‑focused mindset with a commitment to high‑quality service and trusted relationships.
• Proven 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.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment handling confidential matters.
• Self‑motivated, collaborative, adaptable, with a strong work ethic and desire for continuous learning.

What we offer

• Rewarding opportunities at every stage of your career.
• Challenging and varied assignments.
• Competitive compensation, incentives, and rewards.
• Professional networking and mentoring programs.
• A dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
• Leadership team committed to your success.
• Opportunities to engage with leading experts across Canada and the world.
• Ability to influence tomorrow for clients, community, and the profession.