A Firm for Entrepreneurs

Welch LLP is ideal for professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit.  Welch offers its employees invaluable prospects: possibility for growth and advancement; variety to explore different career paths; opportunity to specialize and deepen skills; and flexibility of work-life balance to enjoy family and personal interests.

Grounded in a values-led culture (care, impact, empower), Welch is focused on creating a diverse and inclusive environment, nurturing women in leadership, and supporting its surrounding communities.  At Welch, we know our employees are our number one asset.  It is our people that enables Welch LLP to be a firm like no other.

National Firm expertise, with the value and service of a small firm

Established in 1918, Welch evolved from a single office to the largest locally-owned and operated firm in the region. With 12 offices and over 300 people across Ontario and Western Quebec, Welch LLP has deeps roots in the communities it serves.  Welch ranks as the 14th largest accounting firm in Canada and continues to grow.

Headquartered in Ottawa, the key to Welch’s success is continually evolving to meet the needs of its employees, clients and the marketplace.  With a full suite of professional services, ranging from traditional assurance to expert business advisory, our clients respect and value the firm’s expertise and commitment to exceptional service. Welch’s clientele is as varied as the economic landscape, ranging from start-ups to large, multi-divisional privately-held companies, not-for- profit organizations and public sector entities.

About the Opportunity

Welch LLP is currently looking for a Manager, Audit and Assurance to assist in managing jobs and client portfolios in coordination with the engagement partners. This involves leading the engagements of reviews and audits in their entirety, including corporate taxes. You will be provided with the opportunity to manage the accounting jobs for a wide variety of clients as well as a team of staff in a fast-paced and fun environment. You will also have the opportunity to support advisory assignments.

Responsibilities

-Manage accounting, audit and tax services needs of our clients

-Manage the engagement process from initial scheduling and planning through to finalization

-Support of personal and corporate tax filing for many of these clients

-Think strategically about client needs by understanding their business in order to serve as a trusted business advisor

-Mentor staff, including review of engagement files to ensure the firm’s standard of quality and accuracy is met

-Participate in the training of staff and where possible, ensure that staff concentrates efforts in areas that can enhance their effectiveness on the job and their professional development

-Attendance at client meetings as required

Qualifications

-CPA, CA designation; audit and tax experience is required

-A minimum of 3 years of public accounting experience, including managing or leading engagements,  is required

-Experience mentoring and coaching staff

-A passion for client service with a proven track record of supporting client’s adherence to reporting timelines

-Strong technical background in accounting and assurance principles

-Experience with Caseware, Profile, or other comparable audit, accounting and tax software

-Demonstrates initiative, willingness and ability to accept responsibility

-Ability to work under pressure, be decisive, exercise good judgment and common sense

-Ability to recognize and analyze problems, propose sound alternatives and conclusions

-Ability to develop and nurture strong relationships with clients and serve as a trusted advisor

-Excellent verbal and written communication skills

-Ability to travel to other Welch or client offices in the Quinte region as required

We offer a competitive salary, are committed to ongoing professional development, flexibility in your work schedule, life, extended health care, long term disability Insurance, Dental/Vision Care and an employer matching RRSP program.

If you are interested in a great career opportunity with a growing, flexible,  and dynamic organization, please apply by sending your cover letter, and resume to careers@welch.on.ca with subject line “Manager, Audit and Assurance – Belleville.”

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.