Accounting Manager Jobs

MW&CO is a progressive, regional professional services firm offering services in public accounting, taxation, financial planning, and general consulting and advice. We are a rapidly growing practice, providing great opportunities in accounting, tax, and finance through our various departments and integrated corporate entities. Having grown substantially in the last 3 years, we are looking for experienced professionals who want exposure to a wide variety of work and to have an impact on how the work is done.

We are seeking a committed Accounting Manager to join our growing Firm. As part of the MW&CO team, you will benefit from flexible hours and working arrangements, a competitive compensation package, and the potential to advance within a mid-sized firm.

We offer fully paid group benefits, including medical and dental coverage, bonuses and a pension plan.

Principal duties and responsibilities

Engagements and Compliance

• Review of assurance and non-assurance engagements to ensure that relevant professional standards and Firm policies are followed
• Apply appropriate industry knowledge to anticipate or address issues, formulate recommendations, and ensure tax minimization strategies are applied where possible
• Supervise and assist staff to effectively plan and execute engagements
• Facilitate communication with clients, staff, and partners to assist with the preparation of engagements

Development

• Maintain interpersonal relationships with MW&CO staff and assist with staff training, development, and mentorship
• Contribute to the development of new ideas and processes within the Firm and help to implement, monitor, and assess processes and policies
• Maintain technical proficiency through professional reading, professional development courses and general awareness of current issues
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, addressing client inquiries in a timely manner, and identifying business opportunities with existing clients on an ongoing basis
• Adhere to the ethical standards of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants and those implicit within MW&CO

Job requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in public accounting and with performing and/or reviewing Compilation and Review Engagements
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, problem-solving abilities, strong initiative, and attention to detail
• Experience with accounting software applications an asset (Caseware, Taxprep)
• 1+ years of experience managing and overseeing staff preferred
• CPA designation
• Audit Engagement experience an asset