At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage assurance engagements while developing junior staff and maintaining client relationships.
- Company: Growing CPA firm in Burnaby with a focus on diverse teams and strong company culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and mentorship in a collaborative setting.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in the world of accounting and tax.
- Qualifications: CPA designation and 4+ years of Canadian public practice experience required.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
We have partnered with a growing Burnaby-based CPA firm to add an experienced Manager to their team. This is a strong opportunity for a CPA coming from a small-to-mid-sized public practice firm who enjoys having broad involvement across assurance, compilations and Canadian tax. While the preference is for someone already operating at the Manager level, they are also open to a strong Senior Accountant who is ready to take the next step.
About the Role
You will manage a portfolio of private company clients while overseeing engagements from planning through completion. The position offers a broad scope across assurance, accounting and tax, along with responsibility for client relationships and developing junior staff.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead and manage review, compilation and assurance engagements
- Prepare and review financial statements
- Review T1 and T2 tax returns and support tax planning for owner-managed businesses
- Manage multiple client engagements, deadlines and billing
- Act as a key point of contact for clients and maintain strong ongoing relationships
- Review work and provide technical guidance to junior and intermediate staff
- Coach, train and develop team members
- Identify opportunities to improve internal processes and efficiencies
- Support firm-wide initiatives and quality control standards
Who We’re Looking For
- CPA designation required
- 4+ years of recent Canadian public practice experience
- Strong experience working with private/owner-managed businesses
- Hands-on experience across assurance, review and compilation engagements
- Experience preparing/reviewing Canadian personal and corporate tax returns
- Ideally 1+ year of experience at the Manager level
- Strong Senior Accountants who are ready for an immediate step into Manager may also be considered
- Strong client management, communication and staff mentorship skills
At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.
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