Manager - Tax (Advisory firm)

mason group; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mason Group in Vancouver, BC, is seeking an Assurance Manager in Public Practice to provide technical leadership on assurance engagements, review work, mentor staff, and deliver high-quality client service. The role emphasizes construction and non-profit clients, with flexibility to support other practice areas including tax during peak periods.

You will lead engagements from planning to completion, review financial statements and tax filings, stay current with CPA standards, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive public practice assurance experience.
• At least 3 years reviewing, mentoring, or supervising staff.
• Strong experience managing assurance engagements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented, and client-focused.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage review and assurance engagements from planning through completion.
• Review working paper files, financial statements, and related compliance documentation.
• Review compilation, review, and audit engagements, including applicable tax filings.
• Ensure client deadlines and project timelines are met.
• Mentor, coach, and review the work of junior team members.
• Resolve accounting and assurance issues with clients.
• Assist with developing and improving assurance templates and processes.
• Stay current with CPA standards, assurance requirements, and industry best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Time management

Client focus

Tools

CaseWare

CaseView

QuickBooks

Sage 50

Taxprep

MS Office

IFRS reporting

Job description

Job Title: Assurance Manager (Public Practice)

Job ID: 89315

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

Overview:

The Assurance Manager provides technical leadership on assurance engagements while reviewing work, mentoring staff, and ensuring high-quality client service. This role does not include traditional direct reports but involves coaching and reviewing team members assigned to active engagements. The primary focus is assurance work for construction companies and non-profit organizations. However, the firm values flexibility, and managers are expected to support other practice areas, including tax during busy seasons (training provided). The firm is also open to candidates with a strong tax compliance background who are interested in a management role.

What you will be doing:

• Lead and manage review and assurance engagements from planning through completion.
• Review working paper files, financial statements, and related compliance documentation.
• Review compilation, review, and audit engagements, including applicable tax filings.
• Ensure client deadlines and project timelines are met.
• Mentor, coach, and review the work of junior team members.
• Resolve accounting and assurance issues with clients.
• Assist with developing and improving assurance templates and processes.
• Stay current with CPA standards, assurance requirements, and industry best practices.

What you must have:

• Minimum 5 years of progressive public practice assurance experience.
• At least 3 years of experience reviewing, mentoring, or supervising staff.
• Strong experience managing assurance engagements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented, and client-focused.

Technical Skills

• CaseWare
• CaseView
• QuickBooks
• Sage 50 (Simply Accounting)
• Taxprep
• Microsoft Office Suite
• IFRS reporting (considered an asset)

Salary/Rate Range:

$105,000–$120,000 base salary (flexible for exceptional candidates)

Thank you

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. If you are selected to move forward in the process, we will contact you directly. If you do not hear from us, we encourage you to continue visiting our website for other roles that may be a good fit.