About the Role

In this client-facing leadership role, you will work closely with our team of managers and associates to implement accounting, tax, and business planning strategies for clients.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing client engagements so that they finish on time, on-budget, meeting our high-quality standards, resulting in highly satisfied clients.
• Managing files, including setting project budgets, planning project activities, monitoring progress by staff, and reviewing projects for accuracy and completeness.
• Solving dynamic accounting and tax questions and problems.
• Mentoring and managing your team.
• Acting as the day-to-day client relationship manager.
• Reviewing financial statements and corresponding tax returns for select clients.
• Preparing submissions for CRA.
• Supporting the marketing of our organization to existing and potential clients, as needed.

 *Remote role only open to candidates in Alberta*

Skills - Must Have:

• CPA designation
• 4-6+ years experience at a public practice firm in Canada
• 2-4+ years of managing a team
• Experience with private companies audit (ASPE and ASNPO)

Required Experience, Qualifications and Characteristics:

• Undergraduate university degree
• CPA designation
• 4+ years of public practice experience, with a focus on audit engagements, which includes planning, executing, and completing financial audits
• 1+ years of experience managing a team
• Thorough understanding of ASPE, ASNPO and generally accepted auditing standards and common audit procedures and techniques
• Ability to research and analyze financial statement and audit-related issues
• Ability to provide accounting insights to clients in a clear and concise manner, including insights into complex accounting issues.
• Familiarity with the issues and challenges faced by small-to-medium sized businesses
• Independent, highly motivated, and a self-starter
• Multi-tasker and can manage multiple clients simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Effective relationship-builder – we want our clients and your direct reports to love you!