Posted 6 months ago
Team Lead- Accounting
@ HW Partners
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
HW Partners is hiring a full-time Team Lead, Accounting, to supervise and mentor staff accountants on client engagements. The role acts as the main client contact, owns complex assurance projects, and supports firm initiatives. The posting highlights accelerated growth, extended December leave, four-day summer work weeks and flexible core hours.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise and mentor staff accountants on client engagements
- Act as main point of contact between clients and team
- Develop assurance plans and budgets and monitor progress
- Lead pre-engagement planning and deliver training
Requirements summary:
- CPA designation
- Minimum two years in public practice
- Experience with compilation engagements, reviews and corporate/personal tax
- Strong communication and analytical skills
- Bilingual English and French is an asset
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-05-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | CPA |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Four-day work week, Flexible hours |
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HW Partners
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Accountants. Advisors. Allies.
Full company description
At HW Partners, we’re accountants, advisors, and people who help you navigate the financial needs and complexities of life and business. For over twenty years, we’ve built trusted relationships with Ottawa entrepreneurs, families, businesses, and non-profits, helping them manage, plan, grow, adjust, evolve, and thrive. Our close-knit team combines deep expertise in tax planning, accounting, and financial strategy with a warm, personal approach. We remain committed to the values that have guided us from day one—helping clients make financial decisions for today and tomorrow with understanding, confidence, and comfort.
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,448
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 77
- Reported office locations
- 881 Lady Ellen Place, Suite 200, Ottawa, ON K1Z 5L3, CA
- Other recorded names
- HW Partners
- Specialties
- Accounting and Auditing
- Tax & Retirement and Estate Planning
- Business Advisory
- Personal Financial Planning
- Estate Planning
- HST
- and Bookkeeping
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
At HW Partners, we’re accountants, advisors, and people who help you navigate the financial needs and complexities of life and business. For over twenty years, we’ve built trusted relationships with Ottawa entrepreneurs, families, businesses, and non-profits, helping them manage, plan, grow, adjust, evolve, and thrive. Our close-knit team combines deep expertise in tax planning, accounting, and financial strategy…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Accounting |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, ON |
| Organization type | Partnership |
| Year founded | 2002 |
| Specialties | Accounting and AuditingTax & Retirement and Estate PlanningBusiness AdvisoryPersonal Financial PlanningEstate PlanningHSTand Bookkeeping |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
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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.
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