The role

Lee CPA is hiring a full-time, permanent Senior Auditor for our Thornhill assurance practice. This seat focuses on audit, review and related assurance for not-for-profits, licensed child-care centres and public-sector / funded entities. You will own fieldwork from planning through file completion, coach juniors, and keep quality and deadlines tight while working directly with the principal.

What you will do

- Lead fieldwork on audit, review and compilation engagements for not-for-profits, child-care operators and funded or public-sector clients

- Plan engagements, identify risk areas, and execute and document testing under CAS, CSRE 2400 and CSRS 4200

- Draft financial statements and notes (ASPE / ASNPO) and support municipal or funder reporting packages

Review staff work, write clear review notes, and coach juniors on the file

- Manage timelines, client communication and file readiness for principal review

- Use CaseWare Working Papers (or similar) and advanced Excel

What you bring (required)

- At least 2 years of audit/assurance experience at a large public accounting firm (e.g. Big 4 or national/mid-tier firms such as BDO, Grant Thornton, MNP, RSM, KPMG, Deloitte, EY or PwC). Experience from any country is valued equally; this is an experience requirement, not a nationality or “Canadian experience” requirement

- Strong technical foundation in audit and assurance (CAS; familiarity with ASPE/ASNPO is an asset)

- Clear written and spoken English for client meetings, review notes and reports

- Able to work full time on site in Thornhill, Monday to Friday

Legally authorized to work in Canada

Assets (not required)

- CPA designation, or CPA in progress / near completion

- Direct experience with not-for-profits, charities, child-care centres, CWELCC or municipal funding reporting

- CaseWare Working Papers and advanced Excel

- Comfort coaching juniors and presenting to boards or funders

About Lee CPA





Lee Chartered Professional Accountant Professional Corporation is a CPA Ontario-registered public accounting practice in Thornhill led by Natalie Lee, CA, CPA, LPA, MBA. We provide audit, review, compilation and tax services for child-care centres, not-for-profits, charities and financial institutions. You will work directly with the principal in a small team where your work is visible.

Work authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada. Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and people holding a valid work permit that allows this employment are all welcome to apply. Canadian experience is not required; experience gained outside Canada is valued and considered equally.

Career breaks

Career breaks for caregiving, parental leave, health, education, relocation or any other reason will not count against you. We look at what you have accomplished.

Equal opportunity and accommodation

Lee CPA is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free workplace, and we welcome applications from all qualified people. We hire in line with the Ontario Human Rights Code. In line with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), accommodations are available on request at every stage of the recruitment process, including interviews and skills assessments. Contact [email protected].

Vacancy status

This posting is for an existing/new vacancy.

Use of AI in hiring

Lee CPA uses AI-assisted tools to help organize and review applications; all hiring decisions are made by people.

How we hire

A short structured phone or video screen, then a 20–30 minute Google Meet interview including a technical discussion of an assurance engagement you have led or co-led. We will tell everyone we interview whether a hiring decision has been made within 45 days of their last interview.

How to apply

Email your résumé to [email protected]. Include a short note on the largest or most complex assurance engagement you have led or co-led.

Pay: $70,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off

Application question(s):

- Do you have 2+ years of audit/assurance experience at a large public accounting firm?

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Auditor – Assurance (Not-for-Profit, Child Care & Public Sector) (Thornhill)
🏢 LEE CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT P. C.
📍 Thornhill