Manager - Private Enterprise

About the Role:

A private company is looking for a service-oriented and well-rounded Manager to join our Private Enterprise Group in our Vancouver Office. The ideal candidate will have previous management experience, strong technical accounting and tax experience working with private, owner managed clients in a public practice firm. In this role, the Manager will work directly with clients and Partners to provide accounting and taxation services to a broad range of Private Enterprise clients.

Our private enterprise team is bursting with entrepreneurial spirit. They work side-by-side with our clients to navigate challenges and opportunities at every stage of their growth. Whether it’s assurance, tax or advisory services, our private enterprise team members are dedicated to understanding our clients’ business and bringing new insights and strategies to help achieve their goals.

How you'll make a difference:

• Identify and analyze client needs and provide exceptional service and advice to our clients;
• Monitor progress of work being completed on files and communicate with team and partners;
• Review and finalize corporate and personal income tax returns, and related financial statements;
• Plan, manage, and execute Compilation and Review engagements.
• Identify and research potential resolutions for technical issues that arise during the engagement;
• Train, develop and supervise intermediate and junior staff.
• Assist with client management and foster excellent relationships with clients and initiate business development opportunities;
• Prepare financial statements with appropriate note disclosure in accordance with ASPE;

Who you are:

• Qualified CPA with two years post managerial experience in a public practice firm working with Private Enterprise clients;
• Extensive experience with Canadian tax preparation of personal and corporate tax returns and various other required filings (e.g.,trust returns, tax elections, etc).
• Experience with CaseWare and Taxprep, (experience with QuickBooks, Simply Accounting and other cloud based applications is an asset);
• Experience with review engagements;
• Knowledge of US taxation is an asset.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
• Commitment to professional and client service excellence;
• Proven leadership, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to adapt methodologies and techniques to unique circumstances;
• Strong project management skills with a demonstrated ability to manage time and adhere to strict deadlines and budget;
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple engagements concurrently;
• Ability to develop a positive rapport and convey concepts and services with clients;

Job Function:

Accounting

Reporting To:

Senior Manager

Job Type:

Full time

Team Size To Manage:

6

Skills - Must Have:

CPA Designation

2-4 years of experience working with Private Enterprise clients in a public practice firm

Experience with Canadian Tax

Compensation:

Salary From:

95000

Salary To:

115000