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Senior Manager

We currently have an opportunity for a seasoned accounting professional to join us as a 

Senior Manager.

The Senior Manager is responsible for providing oversight of the accounting team, and collaborating with the management and administration teams, and external advisors to deliver high quality client service and advice. With extensive knowledge of accounting and tax principles, strong leadership abilities, and a proven track record of managing a team of accounting professionals, the Senior Manager ensures accuracy and compliance, and continually seeks new and better ways of doing things.

Specifically the Senior Manager, Private Enterprise is responsible for:

File Review

• Provides a first review on all year-end engagements, and prepares them for partner approval.
• Completes review of corporate tax returns to identify key risks and opportunities to add value, and ensure that clients needs are met.
• Completes review of T1 and T3 tax returns to ensure compliance and identify potential planning opportunities.
• Collaborates with clients and government agencies to address tax compliance issues and prepare responses.
• Prepares professional correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations outlining engagement findings, facts, and highlights.
• Works with senior management to coordinate the flow of engagement planning and scheduling.

Client Service

• Builds and maintains strong relationships with clients by understanding their accounting needs and providing effective solutions and advice.
• Acts as the primary point of contact for client communications to answer questions, resolve issues and manage expectations.
• Provides innovative and insightful recommendations to support client’s financial needs and decision-making processes.

Team Management/Leadership

• Contributes to a healthy workplace culture by demonstrating a high degree of ethic and integrity.
• Develops strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to maximize the effectiveness of the team.
• Leads, mentors and coaches a designated team of six accountants and manages the assignment and oversight of day-to-day work.
• Ensures that the team is up to date on industry and technical regulations, standards and expertise to complete compilations, reviews and tax compliance engagements.
• Identifies skill and knowledge gaps and leads team and individual training initiatives.
• Continuously seeks opportunities to improve processes, procedures, and service delivery, and contributes to the development of new ideas, and efficiencies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
• 5-7 years’, post designation, of relevant work experience in public accounting.
• 2-4 years’ experience supervising/managing a professional team.

*An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

• Superior knowledge in the preparation of Canadian tax returns (personal, corporate and trust) and compliance as well as research and documentation of tax issues.
• Experience working with accounting and tax software such as Caseware, Taxprep, QuickBooks, and Sage is preferred.

In addition to these qualifications, the ideal candidate is resilient, resourceful and solutions-oriented, and demonstrates:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A client-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality individualized service, and
• An interest in contributing to the success of a growing firm.
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What you can expect from us:

• Competitive, above market salary, commensurate with experience.
• Generous paid time off including most Fridays for the months of July and August.
• RRSP matching contribution plan.
• Health spending account.
• Professional development assistance.
• Free parking.
• Positive team-oriented work environment and camaraderie.

There is considerable opportunity for growth and advancement for the right candidate, including potential partnership opportunity in future.  This is a full-time, in-office position, Monday through Friday. The incumbent will be required to work extra hours outside of regular business hours, based on business needs. The salary range for the position is $95,000 - $150,000.

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

We are currently seeking a skilled full-time Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be the first point of contact for our clients, providing customer service and administrative support.

Specifically, the Receptionist/Administrative Assistant is responsible for:

Client Service

· Greet clients and visitors in a professional and courteous manner.

· Answer and direct phone calls promptly and efficiently.

· Contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment.

Administrative duties

· Manage incoming and outgoing emails, mail, packages, and deliveries.

· Schedule appointments and maintain calendars for staff members.

· Assist with administrative tasks such as scanning, filing, photocopying, and data entry.

· Enter and maintain client database.

· Assemble client packages for meetings.

· Print, assemble and efile tax returns

· Maintain cleanliness and organization of the reception area, meeting rooms, common areas.

· Assist with special projects and tasks as needed.

· Uphold confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information.

Qualifications

· High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or certification in office administration is preferred.

· Demonstrated experience as a receptionist/administrative assistant

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

· Previous experience in a public accounting or professional services environment is preferred but not required.

In addition to these qualifications, the ideal candidate is resilient, resourceful and solutions-oriented, and demonstrates:

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.

· Solid business acumen with strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build positive professional relationships

· The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

· Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and workload.

· Familiarity with basic office equipment such as printers, scanners, and fax machines.

· A client-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality individualized service

· An interest in contributing to the success of a growing firm.

What you can expect from us:

· Competitive salary, commensurate with experience

. Dental care

. Extended health care

. RRSP match

· Free parking

· Positive team-oriented work environment and camaraderie

This is a full-time, in-office position, Monday through Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm.  The hourly rate range for this position is $22 - $28, based on experience.