Manager

Job description

Are you looking to gain real-world hands-on experience with one of the fastest growing CPA firms in the province? If so, we invite you to apply to join our team at PEL Chartered Professional Accountants. We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced full-time Manager to be part of our dynamic firm and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional accounting, tax and advisory services to owner-managed businesses. The successful candidate will be an individual who is excited to join a growth-oriented, fast-paced firm and build strong long-term relationships with clients.

Who We Are

Our firm is led by a small group of relatively young partners that take a hands-on approach to helping clients solve problems.

Our leadership group aims to bring best practices from their seasoned experience with the big-four and Canadas Premier Tax Law Firm to the firm.

We support a diverse and interesting range of clients, including real estate and construction, professional services, technology, start-ups, not-for-profits, wholesale and distribution, manufacturing and high-net-worth individuals. Our firm offers a small and supportive team environment with lots of opportunity for development and growth our team is a mix of employees who have recently qualified for or are working towards their CPA designation and employees who have been with us for 10+ years!

Fit is incredibly important to our firm.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of owner-managed business clients, building strong client relationships and providing practical day-to-day guidance.
  
• Manage compilation and corporate tax compliance files from planning through completion, including coordinating information requests, timelines, budgets and client communication.
  
• Review working papers, financial statements, corporate tax returns (T2s) and related schedules for accuracy, completeness and consistency with the clients business.
  
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  Identify and resolve common accounting and tax issues that arise in owner-managed business files, including shareholder loans, payroll matters, GST/PST/WCB considerations, dividends, salaries, instalments and year-end planning matters.
  
• Provide basic tax planning and advisory support for clients, and involve the firms tax specialists when a matter requires more advanced tax planning or technical analysis.
  
• Develop an understanding of each clients business, key risks and opportunities to deliver added value through timely advice and clear communication.
  
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  Monitor file progress in relation to budgets, WIP, due dates, billing and collections, and communicate proactively with partners and clients where issues arise.
  
• Mentor, motivate and coach junior/intermediate team members towards professional and personal development by setting clear expectations, providing feedback and training.
  

Skills and Experience

• CPA (Canadian) designation.
  
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  4+ years of relevant, progressive experience at a public accounting firm.
  
• Experience managing and reviewing compilation and corporate tax compliance files for owner-managed businesses.
  
• Strong working knowledge of Canadian corporate tax compliance, including T2 corporate tax returns and related schedules.
  
• Ability to identify common owner-managed business tax planning opportunities and client issues; advanced tax planning experience is not required.
  
• Strong client communication skills, including the ability to explain accounting and tax matters clearly to business owners and high-net-worth clients.
  
• Proven ability to multi-task and meet competing deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
  
• Proven people management, coaching and relationship-building skills.
  

Benefits:

• Casual dress
  
• Dental care
  
• Extended health care
  
• On-site gym
  
• On-site parking
  
• Paid time off
  
• Work from home
  

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
  

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Burnaby, BC V5C 5T5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required). In office role.
  

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)
  

Experience:

• Public accounting: 5 years (required)
  
• Owner-managed business client files: 5 years (preferred)
  

Licence/Certification:

• Chartered Professional Accountant (required)