Private Company Manager

D&H Group LLP; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Extended health coverage

Firm-sponsored social events

Team-building activities

Ongoing professional development

Leadership training

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

D&H Group LLP in Vancouver is seeking a Private Company Manager to lead a portfolio of privately held clients, oversee compilation and review engagements, and provide practical accounting, tax, and business advisory services with a focus on building long-term client relationships.

You will mentor staff, manage engagement planning, timelines and budgets, and work with partners on client opportunities, practice development, and process improvements to grow the firm’s private company practice.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Canadian public practice experience with private company clients.
• Strong knowledge of ASPE, compilation and review engagements, and corporate tax.
• Experience reviewing financial statements and tax returns for private companies.
• Proficiency with CaseWare, Taxprep, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of privately held businesses across industries as primary client contact.
• Review compilation and review engagement files, corporate and personal tax returns for accuracy.
• Develop client relationships by understanding business objectives and providing practical advice.
• Manage engagement planning, budgets, timelines, and workflow to meet deadlines.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor staff and senior accountants with technical guidance.
• Collaborate with partners on client planning opportunities and process improvements.

Skills

Client relationships

Mentoring

Leadership

Time management

Education

CPA designation

Tools

CaseWare

Taxprep

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Duration: Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

Annual Salary: $90,000 to $120,000

About Us:

D&H Group LLP, located at #300 – 855 Homer Street, Vancouver, is a mid-sized firm of Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) that has set a standard of excellence and is recognized across the industry. D&H Group LLP offers our clients, whether public companies, private enterprise, First Nations organizations, or not-for-profit enterprises, a unique combination of industry leading insight and expertise in tax and accounting combined with a highly appreciated level of personal service and attention. .

Position:

D&H Group LLP is seeking a Private Company Manager to join our growing team of professionals. We are looking for an experienced CPA who enjoys building long-term client relationships, mentoring team members, and delivering practical accounting, tax, and business advisory services to privately held businesses.

In this role, you will manage a portfolio of private company clients, oversee the preparation and review of financial statements and tax returns, and work closely with partners to provide proactive advice and exceptional client service. You will also play an important role in developing staff, improving internal processes, and contributing to the continued growth of the firm’s private company practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a diverse portfolio of privately held businesses across a variety of industries, serving as the primary point of contact for clients and providing proactive accounting, tax, and business advisory services.
• Review compilation and review engagement files, corporate and personal income tax returns, and other client deliverables to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with professional standards.
• Develop strong client relationships by understanding each client’s business objectives and providing practical advice to support their ongoing success.
• Manage engagement planning, budgets, timelines, and workflow to ensure projects are completed efficiently and deadlines are met.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor staff and senior accountants by providing technical guidance, performance feedback, and opportunities for professional development.
• Collaborate with partners on client planning opportunities, practice development initiatives, and process improvements to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to technical training and knowledge sharing within the firm while promoting best practices across the private company team.

Candidate Requirements:

• 2+ years of Canadian public practice experience working with private company clients. Candidates with more experience are encouraged to apply.
• Strong knowledge of ASPE, compilation and review engagements, and Canadian corporate and personal income tax requirements for privately held businesses.
• Experience reviewing financial statements and tax returns for private company clients.
• Proficiency with CaseWare, Taxprep, Microsoft Office Suite, and other accounting software.
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical accounting and tax matters clearly.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple client engagements and deadlines.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a collaborative approach to mentoring and developing team members.
• A supportive and collaborative work culture in a mid-sized firm setting
• Exposure to a wide range of industries and client engagements
• Comprehensive benefits and extended health coverage
• Firm-sponsored social events and team-building activities
• Ongoing professional development and leadership training
• Opportunities for advancement and growth within the firm