Manager – Public Practice

Location: Surrey, B.C.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $100K – $120K annually (based on experience and qualifications)

About the Firm

Our client is a well-established mid-sized public practice firm with a diverse client base ranging from owner-managed businesses and professionals to not-for-profit organizations and growing private companies. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Manager to join their leadership team.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a CPA who enjoys client advisory work, staff mentorship, and managing engagements while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

– Manage and review compilation and review engagement.

– Oversee the preparation and review of corporate, personal, and trust tax returns.

– Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and serve as a trusted business advisor.

– Manage multiple engagements simultaneously and ensure deadlines are met.

– Identify tax planning and business advisory opportunities for clients.

– Mentor, train, and develop senior accountants, staff accountants, and CPA students.

– Review working papers and provide constructive feedback to team members.

– Assist partners with practice management, client development, and special projects.

– Ensure compliance with professional standards and firm policies.

Qualifications

-CPA designation in good standing.

-5+ years of progressive public practice experience.

-Experience managing review engagements, compilations, and tax -engagements.

-Experience supervising and mentoring accounting staff.

-Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.

-Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

-Proficiency with CaseWare, TaxCycle, Profile, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Why This Opportunity?

This is an excellent opportunity for a public practice professional who enjoys managing client relationships, leading engagement teams, and contributing to the growth of a respected mid-sized firm. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while continuing to advance their career within a progressive and growing organization.

Please send your resume to Surinder Kaila at skaila@burkerecruiting.com