Manager (Accounting & Tax

Job description

Are you looking to gain real-world hands-on experience with one of the fastest-growing CPA firms in the province? If so, we invite you to apply to join our team at PEL Chartered Professional Accountants. We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced full-time Manager to be part of our dynamic firm and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional accounting, tax and advisory services to owner-managed businesses.

The successful candidate will be an individual who is excited to join a growth-oriented, fast-paced firm and build strong long-term relationships with clients.

Our firm is led by a small group of relatively young partners that take a hands-on approach to helping clients solve problems. Our leadership group aims to bring best practices from their seasoned experience with the big-four and Canada’s Premier Tax Law Firm to the firm. We support a diverse and interesting range of clients, including real estate and construction, professional services, technology, start-ups, not-for-profits, wholesale and distribution, manufacturing and high-net-worth individuals.

Our firm offers a small and supportive team environment with lots of opportunity for development and growth — our team is a mix of employees who have recently qualified for or are working towards their CPA designation and employees who have been with us for 10+ years!

• Act as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of owner-managed business clients, building strong client relationships and providing practical day-to-day guidance.
• Manage compilation and corporate tax compliance files from planning through completion, including coordinating information requests, timelines, budgets and client communication.
• Review working papers, financial statements, corporate tax returns (T2s) and related schedules for accuracy, completeness and consistency with the client’s business.
• Identify and resolve common accounting and tax issues that arise in owner-managed business files, including shareholder loans, payroll matters, GST/PST/WCB considerations, dividends, salaries, instalments and year-end planning matters.
• Provide basic tax planning and advisory support for clients, and involve the firm’s tax specialists when a matter requires more advanced tax planning or technical analysis.
• Develop an understanding of each client’s business, key risks and opportunities to deliver added value through timely advice and clear communication.
• Monitor file progress in relation to budgets, WIP, due dates, billing and collections, and communicate proactively with partners and clients where issues arise.
• Mentor, motivate and coach junior/intermediate team members towards professional and personal development by setting clear expectations, providing feedback and training.

• CPA (Canadian) designation.
• 4+ years of relevant, progressive experience at a public accounting firm.
• Experience managing and reviewing compilation and corporate tax compliance files for owner-managed businesses.
• Strong working knowledge of Canadian corporate tax compliance, including T2 corporate tax returns and related schedules.
• Ability to identify common owner-managed business tax planning opportunities and client issues; advanced tax planning experience is not required.
• Strong client communication skills, including the ability to explain accounting and tax matters clearly to business owners and high-net-worth clients.
• Proven ability to multi-task and meet competing deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Proven people management, coaching and relationship-building skills.

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Work from home

• Monday to Friday

• Burnaby, BC V5C 5T5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required). This is an in-office role.

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

• Public accounting: 5 years (required)
• Owner-managed business client files: 5 years (preferred)

• Chartered Professional Accountant (required)