Manager (Accounting & Tax)

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!

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.
  
• 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.
  
• 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.
  
• 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). This is an 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)