Accounting Manager

HGA Services Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health Care

Dental Care

Disability & Life Insurance

RRSP matching

On-Site Gym

On-Site Free Parking

Wellness Program

Job summary

HGA Group in Alberta is seeking a full-time Manager to join the Senior Accounting team as a trusted liaison between partners and clients, reviewing client files and providing technical leadership on complex engagements.

You will mentor junior staff, oversee staff accountants, manage engagement costs, and contribute to tax planning and corporate reorganization efforts while maintaining high service standards for a diverse client portfolio.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field.
• CA or CPA designation with a minimum of 5 years public practice experience.
• Comprehensive experience in compilation and review preparation.
• Experience leading and supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervising the preparation of financial statements for business clients and reviewing work of Staff Accountants.
• Overseeing compilation and review engagements to maintain high quality control.
• Reviewing corporate, personal and trust tax returns and other forms.
• Investigating and correcting discrepancies in financial entries and reports.
• Providing tax planning recommendations for individuals and corporations.
• Assisting with corporate reorganizations and engagement cost management.
• Mentoring and supporting the professional development of staff accountants.
• Managing a portfolio of clients and growing relationships and accounts.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

ASPE knowledge

Caseware and Profile

Business acumen

MS Office skills

Education

Undergraduate degree

CA or CPA designation

Job description

The Firm

Hey, we’re glad you found this! We are the HGA Group.

What started as an accounting firm quickly evolvedinto the ultimate entrepreneurial resource centre: the first of its kind inAlberta.

Our team is innovative, highly skilled, and highlycollaborative. We believe that bringing together every major resource thatbusiness owners need to succeed under a single banner, driven by the singularpurpose to give entrepreneurs the resources they need, is the key to maximizingthe potential of Alberta’s entrepreneurs.

In a sea of professional service providers, it is ourmission to do things differently, to break from the norm, and help people buildtheir dreams— not only those of our clients, but our team’s. We want to helpyou grow, develop, and enjoy the career that you have always wanted. Mostimportantly though, we want you to live the life you have always wanted.

Our employees drive the success of the HGA Group, andthat means we pride ourselves in empowering our employees to grow with us. TheHGA Group gives employees so many opportunities to learn and develop theirskills. We welcome you to the team knowing that you are looking to grow yourtoolkit and make an impact. It all starts here at the HGA Group.

We love what we do, and you will too.

The Role

We’re on the hunt for a full-time Manager to become apart of the HGA Family and add value to our incredible team. The idealcandidate will take on the position of trusted liaison between partners andclients in reviewing client files, providing technical expertise, and assumeleadership roles on complex files. The Manager will report directly to theirrespective partners, however, as part of the Senior Accounting team, thisindividual will be provided the opportunity to mentor our junior andintermediate-level accountants.

Perfect for someone who understands the value ofcustomer service, this individual will enjoy working alongside the partners tosupport our large range of clients and be equally as invested in who ourclients are as people, as well as their business and the 'numbers'. A highlevel of accountability and initiative will be key to succeed in this role, aswell as the ability to navigate and adapt to a fast-paced professional servicesenvironment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervising the preparation offinancial statements of business clients, reviewing the work of StaffAccountants, and completing complex portions of the file;
• Maintaining high quality control byoverseeing and reviewing Compilation and Review Engagements;
• ReviewingCorporate, Personal and Trust income tax returns and other tax forms;
• Reviewing,investigating and correcting discrepancies and irregularities in financialentries and reports;
• Makingrecommendations based on analysis and status of reserves, assets andexpenditures;
• Performing technical research, developing, and documenting tax planning recommendations for individuals and corporations;
• Assisting with the execution of corporate reorganizations;
• Overseeingthe organization and prioritization of the work of Staff Accountants,including the management of engagement costs and billings;
• Mentoring andsupporting the professional development needs of Staff Accountants;
• Managing a portfolio of clients, ensuring their needs are met andthat relationships and accounts grow and develop; and
• Contributingto the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in a relevantfield;
• CA or CPAdesignation,with a minimum of 5 years public practice experience dealing with theaccounting and taxation needs of private companies and their shareholders;
• Comprehensiveexperience in compilation and review preparation; and
• Experienceleading and supervising staff.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Knowledge of relevant accountingframeworks and file documentation best practices;
• Extensive knowledge of Accounting Standards for PrivateEnterprise (ASPE);
• Proficient inCaseware and Profile;
• Strongbusiness acumen; and
• Strongcomputer skills (MS Office).

Competencies:

• Focus on client service orientation
• Excellentcommunication skills both written and verbal
• Strongawareness of attention to detailProvenability in results managementStrongability to make sound judgement calls, based on experience and criticalthinkingExcellent interpersonalskills, and ability to translate this into mentorship

What We Offer

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive benefits package including: Extended Health Care,Dental Care, Disability and Life Insurance, etc..
• Group Registered Retirement Saving Program (RRSP) with companymatching
• On-Site Gym with employee discounts and group fitness classes
• On-Site Free Parking
• Wellness Program

HGA is on a mission to provide meaningfuland impactful opportunities that drive individuals to grow personally andprofessionally. We do this by offering competitive total compensation,challenging work, and engaging and collaborative work culture.

Our people are what set us apart, and webelieve in providing an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individualshave the opportunity to succeed. We are committed to building and employing an inclusive and diverse work culture to serve our clients with excellence.Joining the HGA team means that everyone is welcome, and we can providereasonable accommodation during the selection process, upon request, to meetyour needs at any stage in the recruitment process.

If you are a passionate professional whois eager and excited to take on a challenging opportunity, this is it!

Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.