Team Lead, Audit & Assurance

Salary Range: $76,000 - $94,000

This role is ideal for someone who wants to grow and gain diverse experience. You will handle key responsibilities in assurance, accounting, tax, and advisory services, working closely with senior managers and partners. You will have the chance to lead a team in a fast‑paced, supportive environment while managing a variety of client accounts and expanding your expertise in a dynamic sector.

The opportunity is part of our specialized Tech Team, which works closely with high‑growth technology companies and entities with complex reporting requirements under ASPE, IFRS, and US GAAP—including startups, scale‑ups, venture/PE‑backed businesses, and small‑cap Canadian public companies. You’ll gain exposure to clients navigating rapid expansion, complex funding structures, and evolving regulatory landscapes.

This position is based in our Ottawa office with an expectation of in‑office work at least three days per week.

• Manage the accounting, assurance and tax service needs of a portfolio of private and public clients
• Lead the engagement process from initial scheduling and planning through to client review and financial statement sign‑off
• Meet with clients regarding financial statements, other business matters and engagement issues
• Support personal and corporate tax filings
• Discuss proposed time budgets with partners and assign engagement budgets to staff
• Identify new business opportunities with new and existing clients
• Mentor a team of accountants
• Ensure reporting deadlines are monitored and reported on a regular basis
• Work directly with high‑growth tech clients, providing strategic insights and scalable financial solutions

• Completion of a university degree is required
• CPA, CA or equivalent designation obtained or near completion preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of public accounting experience required
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in a public accounting firm
• Passion for client service with a proven track record of supporting clients’ adherence to reporting timelines
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Sound judgment regarding confidential and sensitive matters
• Strong knowledge of accounting and assurance principles
• Proven track record of meeting deadlines and planned outcomes
• Experience with assurance, accounting and tax software

Welch LLP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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