There comes a point where being good at files is no longer enough.

The more interesting question is whether you’re starting to build something of your own.

This Senior Accountant opportunity is with an established Burlington CPA firm looking for someone with a strong assurance background who can take ownership of audit, review and compilation engagements while building deeper client relationships over time.

There is also an interesting longer-term succession angle. The firm has established client portfolios that could gradually transition to the right person, including approximately $400K–$500K of compilation, corporate and tax work alongside roughly $250K of assurance-related revenue.

The role is primarily connected to the Burlington office, with some flexibility to work from home depending on client commitments and the needs of the team.

Why this role stands out:

Hybrid flexibility

Strong audit and assurance exposure

Review and compilation engagements

Direct client contact

Opportunity to take on additional client relationships

Close access to senior leadership

Long-term progressionPotential future leadership or partnership opportunity

Established client portfolios that may transition over time

What you’ll be doing:

Lead audit and review engagements





Prepare and review compilation files

Handle engagements from planning through completion

Work directly with clients

Prepare and review financial statements

Identify and resolve accounting and assurance issues

Support corporate tax work where required

Mentor and develop less experienced team members

Manage engagement deadlines and workflow

Gradually take greater ownership of client relationships

Potentially take responsibility for additional accounts over time

What they’re looking for:

CPA designation or close to completion

3–5+ years of Canadian public accounting experience

Strong audit and review experience

Experience working with privately owned businesses

Strong ASPE knowledge

Comfortable managing engagements from start to finish

Experience reviewing or mentoring junior staff

Compilation and corporate tax exposure would be valuable

Existing client relationships or a small book of business would be an advantage, but are not essential

We support the CPA firms we partner with in building diverse, inclusive and equitable workplaces. Even if this role isn’t the perfect fit, there’s a valuable chance we’ll have another opportunity that is.

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📌 Senior Accountant (Ontario)
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