Assurance – Manager

About Grewal Guyatt

Grewal Guyatt LLP is a leading professional services firm based in Richmond Hill, Ontario, providing Accounting and Assurance, Tax Advisory, Business Valuations, Transaction Advisory, Litigation Support, and U.S. Tax services. Over the past decade, the firm has experienced exponential growth, establishing itself as one of the premier professional services firms in the Greater Toronto Area. We proudly serve a diverse client base that includes high-net-worth families, real estate developers, manufacturing and distribution businesses, farming operations, software development companies, professionals, nationally recognized organizations, professional athletes, and not-for-profit entities.

Our continued success is driven by our people. As our firm has grown, so too have the opportunities for our team members. We are committed to fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive workplace where employees are empowered to build rewarding careers, expand their expertise, and develop into the future leaders of our firm. We recognize and reward performance with competitive compensation, ongoing professional development, and a culture built on respect, approachability and an open-door philosophy.

Joining Grewal Guyatt means becoming part of a firm that invests in your success. We offer meaningful career growth opportunities, employee-appreciation paid days off, annual performance-based bonuses, client and employee referral programs, competitive vacation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your personal and professional well-being.

The Assurance Manager is responsible for leading client engagements from planning through completion, ensuring the delivery of high-quality audit and accounting services. This role is responsible for executing complex accounting files under Canadian standards (IFRS, ASPE, NPO), handling tax compliance, and delivering financial statements in Case Ware. You may also be required to assist with compilations and tax filings as part of larger groups you are responsible for.

This role involves managing multiple assignments, providing technical guidance, and supporting firm-wide quality assurance initiatives while maintaining strong client relationships.

• Lead and manage audit review engagements by coordinating planning, execution, communication, and completion across multiple related entities while ensuring quality, consistency, and adherence to professional standards.
• Review compilation engagements and related tax filings, particularly those that form part of larger corporate group engagements.
• Completing client engagements while ensuring compliance with professional standards, firm policies, and applicable legislation.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients throughout engagements, including communicating documentation requirements, engagement timelines, tax balances owing, engagement status, and billing matters.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships by providing proactive, responsive, and high-quality client service.
• Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously while ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are achieved.
• Respond promptly to client inquiries and information requests from the Canada Revenue Agency and other tax authorities.
• Supervise engagement fieldwork by providing technical guidance, reviewing work performed and resolving complex issues.
• Train, mentor, and develop Associates, Senior Associates, and Co-op students by providing technical instruction, coaching and constructive feedback.
• Conduct annual performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback to support employee development.
• Meet individual billable hour targets while contributing to the overall profitability, efficiency, and success of the firm.

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation in good standing.
• Minimum of 4–5 years of progressive public accounting experience, including experience supervising staff and managing client engagements.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian income tax legislation and tax concepts applicable to owner-managed businesses,…