Accounting Manager

Northbound Recruitment; Markham; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing CPA firm in York Region, Canada is seeking a Manager to lead client services in assurance and accounting. Responsibilities include managing a client base and overseeing assurance engagements, while also developing the business and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate will possess a CPA designation and have a minimum of 5 years of experience in public accounting with strong leadership and consulting skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in public accounting, including audit experience.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and initiative.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned client base and maintain service standards.
• Review tax, audit, and assurance files according to firm standards.
• Guide, mentor, and train other team members.

Skills

Leadership skills

Client consulting

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Accounting software proficiency

Education

CPA, CA Professional Designation

Tools

Common accounting software packages

Job description

Our clienta rapidly growing CPA firm that strive to provide a working environment which allows our clients and team members to maximize their business and professional potential. We have a wide range of clients in a variety of industries which will provide the team member with a variety of interesting assignments.

Our team members are rewarded on several levels for their hard work, determination and drive to excel. We feel it is the firm's responsibility to provide our team members with the experiences necessary to give them the tools required to complete their career goals and aspirations.

The Manager will be part of the team in servicing our clients with the utmost care and consideration providing full range of assurance and accounting, tax and advisory services through our hands-on, personalized approach. This role is responsible for leading a profitable functional area of the practice leading the team, building the business and ensuring the team delivers exceptional client service. This role also supports the business development and growth initiatives of the practice and is responsible for retaining talented people through strong leadership and coaching/mentoring relationships.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing an assigned client base to support firm objectives, maintaining W&P service standards
• Reviewing tax, audit and assurance files in accordance with firm standards for clients in a variety of businesses and non‑profit enterprises
• Handling multiple engagements efficiently and effectively and demonstrating competence as a project manager can plan, manage, and deliver quality services on time, within budget
• Effectively supporting the partner team in development of the business plan
• Preparation of realistic and attainable budgets / quotes for new files
• Overseeing & leading teams on a variety of assurance engagements
• Effectively communicate with our clients, government agencies and with our partners and staff
• Keeping partners, managers and other team members informed, on an ongoing basis, of progress and significant issues
• Guide, mentor and train to other team members towards their technical and career developmental objectives
• Marketing the firm to support overall firm growth and business development
• Participate in other leadership activities both internally and externally (i.e. Performance review process, recruitment, advocating positive team morale, etc.)

As a successful candidate you possess:

• A CPA, CA Professional Designation
• Minimum 5 years experience in public accounting (including audit experience)
• Demonstrated leadership skills and initiative with the ability to think outside the box
• Well developed consulting skills possesses an understanding of client businesses and uses this knowledge to help diagnose needs/opportunities and suggest solutions
• Anticipate and identify complex assignment issues and co‑operate closely with the engagement partner or other firm experts in resolving them
• Well organized with superior attention to detail / accuracy
• Excellent ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Solid communication skills (both verbal & written) with an emphasis on customer service
• Aptitude to work in a team environment as well as independently
• Technical experience and proficiency with common accounting software packages with an ability to trouble shoot and train clients on issues