Senior Manager, Private Enterprise | $150,000–$190,000 | Markham (Hybrid)

At Senior Manager level, progression is no longer about being given more files.

It’s about having more influence over the clients, the team and eventually the direction of the practice.

This Senior Manager opportunity is with a growing CPA firm in Markham, helping lead its Private Enterprise practice across owner-managed businesses, entrepreneurs and privately held companies.

You’ll oversee compilation and review engagements, manage senior client relationships and become increasingly involved in planning, business development and practice growth. It’s a genuine step toward becoming part of the firm’s future leadership rather than simply remaining at Senior Manager indefinitely.

Why this role stands out:

Markham location

Senior leadership position within a growing Private Enterprise practice

Strong owner-managed and privately held business portfolio

Compilation and review engagement exposure

Direct involvement with the Partners

Opportunity to lead and develop accounting staff

Involvement in recruitment, training and practice development

Business development and referral-source exposure

Genuine longer-term progression toward Partner

U.S./cross-border exposure available for someone with the relevant background

What you’ll be doing:

Lead compilation and review engagements from planning through completion

Review Notice to Reader/compilation and review engagement files

Review financial statements and working papers prepared by junior and intermediate staff

Identify and resolve more complex accounting and financial reporting issues

Manage workflow, deadlines and file progress across a portfolio of Private Enterprise clients

Review T2 corporate tax returns and related schedules

Review T1 returns for owner-managers,



high-net-worth individuals and family groups

Act as a trusted advisor to privately owned businesses and entrepreneurs

Identify tax, accounting and broader planning opportunities

Lead client meetings, presentations and current-client onboarding

Mentor and develop junior, intermediate and senior staff

Support recruitment and internal training initiatives

Build relationships with referral sources and participate in networking

Contribute to the continued development and growth of the Private Enterprise practice

Work closely with the Partners on more complex client and commercial matters

What they’re looking for:

10+ years of progressive Canadian CPA firm/public accounting experience

Robust Private Enterprise / owner-managed business experience

5+ years reviewing compilation engagements and related financial statements

Strong experience reviewing staff work

Strong T2 corporate tax knowledge

Experience dealing directly with business owners and senior client contacts

Proven ability to coach, mentor and develop accounting professionals

Comfortable operating as a senior point of contact beneath the Partners

Commercial mindset with an interest in business development and practice growth

TaxCycle, CaseWare, Sage, QuickBooks or similar software experience

U.S./cross-border experience would be a significant asset

U.S. CPA license would also be advantageous but is not required

The usual schedule is around 3 days per week in office, with greater attendance during heavier periods and busy season. The firm is looking for someone who can be a visible senior member of the team rather than operating remotely.

We support the CPA firms we partner with in building diverse, inclusive and equitable workplaces, and even if this role isn’t the right fit, there may be another one that is.

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📌 Senior Manager, Private Enterprise (Ontario)
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