Job Title: Manager / Senior Manager – Public Practice
Location: Vancouver, BC
Work Model: In-office
Compensation: $80K to $120K
About the Role
A long-established public practice firm is seeking an accomplished CPA to deliver accounting, tax, and advisory services with a strong emphasis on fostering long-term client relationships. Take ownership of client accounts, ensuring timely and accurate completion of engagements while delivering high-quality work and proactive financial guidance. Lead and supervise accounting staff to uphold efficient service delivery. Additionally, leverage opportunities to enhance marketing skills and expand your client portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for you to advance your public practice career with a clear opportunity to join management and be invited to join the partnership within a few years.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a diverse portfolio of corporate and individual clients, delivering comprehensive accounting and taxation services.
- Lead and oversee accounting staff, ensuring quality execution of client engagements.
- Review and mentor junior staff, providing constructive feedback to enhance their skills.
- Plan and allocate resources effectively to ensure timely and efficient completion of engagements.
- Foster strong client relationships through clear, proactive, and professional communication.
- Support Partners in developing and executing tax planning strategies and corporate reorganizations.
- Contribute to business development by assisting Partners and gradually expanding a personal client portfolio of private individuals and corporations.
What You Bring to the Role
- Minimum 7 years of experience in public practice, of which 2 years in a manager role working with enterprise clients.
- A Canadian CPA Designation
- Completion or In progress of a CPA In-Depth Tax Program (preferred).
- Solid knowledge of Canadian Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE)
- Bilingual in English and Cantonese and/or Mandarin (preferred).
- Strong people management, relationship-building and leadership skills
- Ambitious, hands-on, and results-driven, with a commitment to excellence.
What’s in It for You?
- Competitive benefits, including comprehensive health and paid time off.
- Deferred profit-sharing plan, and business referral bonus.
- Career growth opportunities to enhance accounting expertise and leadership skills.
- Reimbursement of fees for professional development courses
How to Apply: Please send your resume to Pádraig Kehoe at pkehoe@burkerecruiting.com.