CPA - Tax and Assurance

The AC Group of Independent Accounting Firms Limited; Amherst; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring from partners

Diverse services exposure

Hybrid work options

Professional development

AI tools training

Supportive culture

Competitive benefits

Job summary

McIsaac Darragh Inc. in Amherst, Nova Scotia, invites CPA Students, Senior Accountants, Managers, and Senior Managers to join a locally owned firm with direct access to partners and flexible hybrid work.

You'll gain exposure to tax, assurance, and advisory services while developing leadership skills and working with modern accounting software, automation, and AI tools; mentoring from partners and a supportive culture help you advance.

Qualifications

• Public practice accounting experience preferred.
• CPA designation or active pursuit required.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing financial statements and assurance engagements
• Preparing and reviewing corporate, personal, and trust tax returns
• Assisting clients with tax planning, corporate reorganizations, business structuring and advisory matters
• Identifying opportunities to add value and improve client outcomes
• Managing client relationships and engagement timelines
• Mentoring and developing junior team members
• Working collaboratively with partners and colleagues to deliver exceptional client service

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

CPA designation or actively pursuing it

Tools

Accounting software

Automation tools

AI tools

Job description

CPA Opportunities – Tax & Assurance (All levels)

Build Your Career with McIsaac Darragh Inc. | Amherst, Nova Scotia

CPA Student | Senior Accountant | Manager | Senior Manager

At McIsaac Darragh Inc., we're growing and looking for great people to join our team. Whether you're completing your CPA, an experienced Senior Accountant, or a Manager/Senior Manager looking for a better fit, we'd love to hear from you.

We're a locally owned public accounting firm with a strong reputation for quality service, technical excellence, and genuine client relationships. Our size and culture allow us to offer direct access to partners, meaningful client interaction, flexibility, and the ability to shape your own career path.

Why Choose McIsaac Darragh?

We believe accounting is about more than compliance. It's about helping clients make informed decisions and achieve their goals. Our team members are trusted advisors, not just accountants.

With Us, You'll Enjoy

• Direct mentoring from partners
• Exposure to tax, assurance, and advisory services
• Opportunities to specialize in your preferred area of practice
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Professional development and leadership training
• Training and hands-on experience with modern accounting software, automation, and AI tools
• Supportive, team-oriented culture
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Work-life harmony without sacrificing career growth

We embrace technology, automation, and AI to help our team work smarter, serve clients better, and spend more time on meaningful, value-added work. We encourage continuous learning and welcome employees who are excited about the future of technology in accounting.

Our collaboration with the AC Group of Independent Accounting Firms (www.acgca.ca) provides us with a network of resources and expertise in all areas of assurance, accounting, tax and advisory services. Your formal professional education with us will include both technical courses in your preferred areas of practice and soft skills to become a leader in our firm.

What You'll Do

Depending on your experience and interests, your responsibilities may include:

• Preparing and reviewing financial statements and assurance engagements
• Preparing and reviewing corporate, personal, and trust tax returns
• Assisting clients with tax planning, corporate reorganizations, business structuring and advisory matters
• Identifying opportunities to add value and improve client outcomes
• Managing client relationships and engagement timelines
• Mentoring and developing junior team members
• Working collaboratively with partners and colleagues to deliver exceptional client service

Who We're Looking For

You may be a great fit if you:

• Have public practice experience in accounting, tax, or assurance
• Hold a CPA designation or are actively pursuing it
• Enjoy working with owner-managed businesses
• Value professionalism, integrity, and respect
• Have strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Thrive in a collaborative environment
• Are motivated to learn, grow, and contribute

We welcome applications from professionals at various stages of their careers.

Location

Amherst, Nova Scotia, with flexible hybrid work options available.

Interested?

If you're looking for a firm where your contributions matter, your career development is supported, and your work-life balance is respected, we'd love to talk.