Team Lead- Accounting

Job summary

Supervise and mentor staff accountants while acting as the primary point of contact for clients. Lead complex projects, develop assurance plans, and identify new business opportunities with current clients.

Job details

Launch Your Journey with HW Partners Are you a designated CPA ready to take the lead? At HW Partners, we believe in empowering early-career professionals to grow, contribute, and make a real impact. Join a collaborative, energetic team where your ideas matter and your career can flourish. Why HW Partners? Accelerated Growth: Step into leadership with hands-on mentorship and dedicated professional development time. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy extended December leave, four-day work weeks in July and August, and flexible daily core hours. Generous Benefits: Three weeks’ starting vacation, paid sick and personal time, comprehensive group benefits (including dental and vision), and a business casual dress code. Vibrant Culture: Active social committee, frequent staff events, and a supportive, inclusive environment. Community Focus: Be part of a company that values community involvement and continuous learning. Your Impact As a Team Lead, you will: Supervise and mentor staff accountants on client engagements. Act as the main point of contact between clients and your team. Take ownership of complex projects with growing independence. Develop assurance plans and budgets and monitor engagement progress. Motivate and support your team’s career development. Identify business opportunities with current clients. Participate in internal committees and help implement firm initiatives. Lead pre-engagement planning and deliver presentations or training in your area of expertise. What You Bring: CPA designation. Minimum two years’ experience in public practice. Strong communication and analytical skills. Experience with Compilation Engagements, reviews, and corporate/personal tax. Eagerness to learn, seek feedback, and take on new challenges. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects. Enthusiasm for public accounting and team leadership. Bilingualism in English and French is an asset. Ready to Step Up? If you’re passionate about accounting, excited to lead, and eager to make your mark, we want to hear from you! Please email your cover letter and CV to Krista MacDonald, Director of People & Talent. HW Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodation, please let us know.

What you’ll do

Supervise and mentor staff accountants while acting as the primary point of contact for clients. Lead complex projects, develop assurance plans, and identify new business opportunities with current clients.

Requirements

Requires a newly designated CPA with at least two years of experience in public practice. Must be proficient in compilation engagements, reviews, and corporate/personal tax.

Benefits

• Extended December Leave
• Four-Day Work Weeks In July And August
• Flexible Daily Core Hours
• Three Weeks Starting Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Personal Time
• Comprehensive Group Benefits
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Business Casual Dress Code

Listed skills

• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Team Leadership
• Staff Supervision
• Client Relationship Management
• Assurance Planning
• Budget Monitoring
• Compilation Engagements
• Review Engagements
• Corporate Tax
• Personal Tax
• Analytical Skills
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Project Management
• Public Accounting
• Bilingualism
• Mentorship

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting

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