Job Description

Role and Responsibilities:

• Review and contribute to the planning and execution of projects, including management of engagements.
• Contribute to business development including maintaining and/or developing internal and external relationships.
• Recognize opportunities for tax and consulting strategies and discuss with other departments.
• Assist clients with tax planning.
• Organize accounting tasks from initiation to completion.
• Train and develop the team and create a high performing department.
• Review client deliverables prepared by staff.
• Develop staff skillsets related to technical knowledge, communication skills, and project management.
• Develop materials for and participate in the delivery of the presentations to clients and firm personnel.
• Perform financial and systems analysis and apply analysis to complex accounting issues.
• Review current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the accounting team, advise and implement new procedures for increased efficiency.
• Support in development of new service offerings and marketing campaigns within the practice.
• Opportunities may arise to serve clients and support local office teams around the country or internationally.
• Conduct annual Performance Evaluations with direct reports.
• Train and develop Managers, Senior Associates, Associates and Staff Accountants.
• Review file timelines and draft invoices for billing.
• Meet billable target hours.
• Deliver KPI reports for division to Partners and executive team.

Requirements:

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation and 5-10 years of relevant work experience.
• 3-5 years of experience managing a team of Professionals within the Public Accounting industry.
• Experience with T1, T2, T3 and other tax forms mandatory.
• Strong technical background in Canadian Income Tax.
• Strong computer literacy including CaseWare, CCH (Tax Prep), Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication and comprehension skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with clients.

Why work for us?

• Competitive compensation package
• Company paid benefits package
• Career growth opportunities
• Education Assistant Program
• 3+ weeks vacation
• Hybrid work environment
• 36-hour summer schedule
• Annual performance bonus
• Divisional rewards plan
• Client Referral Commission
• Social events
• Speciality division opportunities for progression

Job Type: Full-time Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Richmond Hill, ON Expected start date: 2023-01-09