Manager, Public Practice in Calgary

About the Opportunity

Our client is a Calgary-based public practice firm specializing in accounting, tax, valuation, and wealth planning. Led by three experienced Partners and supported by a collaborative team of approximately 15 professionals and administrative staff, the firm combines big-firm expertise with a personalized, client-first approach. They are seeking an experienced Manager to join their leadership team. This role is ideal for a professional with seven to ten or more years of experience in a public accounting firm who thrives in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.

You will oversee compliance and review engagement files, manage personal and corporate tax returns, and provide strategic guidance to clients and staff alike. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Lead and manage compliance and review engagement files, ensuring accuracy and adherence to professional standards.
• Oversee the preparation and review of personal and corporate tax returns while providing proactive tax planning and consulting.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, bringing credibility through technical expertise, curiosity about their business, and clear communication.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop junior staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and professional growth.
• Manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities with strong organizational skills.
• Contribute to specialized service areas such as business valuations, tax advisory, and wealth and estate planning.
• Collaborate closely with Partners on client strategy, business development, and firm growth initiatives.

About You

The successful candidate will be responsible for or assist with the following:

• Hold a CPA designation; any progress toward CBV or In-depth considered an asset.
• Bring 7-10 or more years of progressive experience in a professional accounting firm, including at least 2-3+ years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Strong technical expertise in accounting, assurance, and tax is required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with CaseWare, TaxCycle, QuickBooks, and Sage.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to inspire confidence in clients and staff.
• Be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

About the Job

• A respectful, progressive and supportive environment.
• Flexible working arrangements, ownership and autonomy.
• Work-life balance.
• Family focused.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits, ideally targeting $110,000 to $120,000 base salary.
• Base salary reviewed every September.
• Potential commission opportunities for bringing in new clients.
• Time off in lieu of overtime or cash equivalent - even at the Manager level.
• Recognition for your contributions to the team and to clients.
• An opportunity to be coached and mentored by seasoned professional accountants.

Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.