Our client, a small boutique public practice accounting firm located in Kelowna BC is seeking an experienced accounting manager to join their team.
Who is our client:
Our client is proud to lead a cohesive group of individuals in providing accounting and tax services to its various clients. The current accounting team consists of seven members. Our client is offering a flexible working environment where people do not have to choose between career and family. Our client strives to provide excellent work-life balance to its employees.
Who you are:
As an experienced accounting manager, the successful candidate will assist in overseeing the team, planning engagements and completing files of diverse complexities within various industries. This is the ideal opportunity for someone looking to continue their career in public practice. As an experienced accounting manager, you have extensive experience within the public practice environment. With work-life balance at the forefront, the working arrangement will be dependent upon the successful candidate.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
- Planning and managing client engagements including reviewing files prepared by other employees;
- Providing guidance, mentorship and training as required to other staff members;
- Developing strong client relationships;
- Managing various aspects of the practice including employees scheduling and tracking various deadlines.
Requirements
- Canadian CPA designation;
- 2+ years public accounting experience in a managerial role including reviewing compilation engagements, corporate and personal tax returns;
- Experience in CaseWare and Profile/Taxprep (or other tax software) is essential;
- Comfortable working with clients from various industries;
- Ability to multitask and strong problem-solving capabilities;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential;
- Sound decision-making ability and professional judgment;
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
- Effective leadership and management skills.
Reasons to join the team:
As a progressive, forward-thinking employer, our client is happy to work with the successful candidate to determine a schedule that works best for them. This can include a hybrid remote work option and flexibility around hours. Additionally, our client takes pride in ensuring that overtime hours are kept to a minimum to allow team members to achieve proper work-life balance and the ability to enjoy the wonderful region we get to call home.
A strong total compensation package is offered for this role, which will include an above-average vacation package, health and dental benefits and career support such as paid CPA annual membership dues and professional development hours.
As an employer, our client is collaborative, empowering, knowledgeable, and very focused on growing its accounting practice alongside professionals who provide exceptional client service.
If you thrive in a family focused environment with significant opportunity for growth, we look forward to hearing from you! With tax season just around the corner, this opportunity is available immediately; we are looking forward to reviewing your resume and qualifications as soon as possible.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kelowna, BC V1Y 9S4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience working in public practice?
- This position is "in-office", are you willing to work in this environment?
Experience:
- Supervising: 4 years (required)
Work Location: In person
