Frannie

Purpose of Role: - Responsible for promoting a culture of development by leading and mentoring junior team members toward meeting and managing client and firm expectations - Responsible for managing relationships throughout the engagement - Ensure proactive and professional communication with key stakeholders Qualifications, Skills, Experience and Personal Attributes: - Designated CPA - 1-2 years experience post-designation - Minimum 3 years of experience with public company work - Demonstrated expert knowledge of relevant accounting principles and GAAP - Strong working knowledge of accounting systems, Taxprep and Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and work under pressure - Provides quality client service - Creative problem-solving ability - Strong engagement management skills - Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills - Experience supervising and mentoring Junior Accountants - Identifies engagement issues and attempts to resolve them Responsibilities: - Train and mentor junior team members and provide feedback - Understands client business and identifies issues and suggests improvements - Is able to produce concise and complete reports for review by the engagement manager - Applies technical knowledge and research in formulating client and firm related recommendations - Working with the engagement manager, anticipates engagement issues and risks, assesses alternatives and takes appropriate action - Manages one or more routine client engagements or assists in managing one or more complex client engagements - Develops a working knowledge of the business market - Build effective working relationships with client contacts, and respond effectively to client requests - Identify new business opportunities with existing clients - Ensure compliance with internal control and policies - Coordinate more complex accounting projects and initiatives with other members of the accounting team and other departments - Communicating with other members of the client service team, including partners and managers, to ensure client expectations are met and managed in a timely fashion - Actively supports and participates in firm-wide initiatives - Participates in the firm's Team Development and Performance Management Program - Promotes the firm's Quality Control Standards Job Function: Accounting Reporting To: Manager, Public Company Division Job Type: Full time Team Size To Manage: 2 Job Location: City: Vancouver Province/State: British Columbia Country: Canada...

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Assist in the development and implementation of tax planning strategies for various clients Research various tax issues for tax planning and compliance and prepare concise and conclusive research memoranda Identify and implement tax planning opportunities, including tax reorganizations, estate plans, and post mortem tax planning Assist senior staff members in all aspects of corporate tax initiatives Maintain a current and high level of familiarity and understanding of tax codes, regulations, and other technical information Utilize staff to meet client deliverables in a timely manner and on budget Engage in discussions and correspondence with various tax authorities to explain positions taken by clients and to determine reasons for assessed amounts Keep senior managers/partners apprised of the progress of assigned tasks; focus on moving files/engagements forward and managing within time budgets Prepare various complex tax returns, tax forms and various tax elections Write external publications and blog posts and other memoranda Present on specific tax topics internally and externally Provide guidance and support the development of junior members of the tax team Participate in firm promotion events to increase awareness of the firm and its services in the marketplace Qualifications: Must have a minimum of: University degree Completion or near completion of In-Depth Tax program OR completed a Masters of Taxation program, or CPA At least four years’ practical experience in public practice Exceptional technical skills Keen attention to detail along with an ability to focus on the overall concepts Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced and changing environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a commitment to providing excellent client service Strong interpersonal skills with a willingness to learn Demonstrated leadership, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills Contributes positively to a team environment, but able to work independently when required Computer Skills: Strong knowledge of Caseware/Caseview Strong knowledge of tax applications including Taxprep, CCH Intelliconnect, Taxnet Pro, Tax Find, etc......

The Job Description: Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: · Manage a diverse portfolio of clients · Plan, lead and supervise teams to ensure all clients’ needs are met and exceeded · Monitor the progress of engagements and communicate with the team and partners · Ensure adherence to the firm’s standards and quality control procedures · Responsible for developing and fostering excellent client relationships · Participate in staff engagement and career development programs · Participate in committee work and practice development The Qualifications: · Designated CPA with extensive experience in a public practice management role · Strong technical skills with a creative flair to provide practical solutions · Sound analytical, leadership, problem solving skills and professional judgment · Exceptional analytical, organizational and communication skills · Ability to forge sound working relationships with partners, clients and related advisors · High standard of integrity and commitment to exceptional client service and teamwork · Committed to a life-long learning approach and constantly improving knowledge pertaining to this position industry: Accounting Job Function: Accounting Reporting To:Partner Job Type: Full time Team Size To Manage:6 Job Location: City: Vancouver Province/State: British Columbia...

The Job Description: Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: · Manage a diverse portfolio of clients · Plan, lead and supervise teams to ensure all clients’ needs are met and exceeded · Monitor the progress of engagements and communicate with the team and partners · Ensure adherence to the firm’s standards and quality control procedures · Responsible for developing and fostering excellent client relationships · Participate in staff engagement and career development programs · Participate in committee work and practice development The Qualifications: · Designated CPA with extensive experience in a public practice management role · Strong technical skills with a creative flair to provide practical solutions · Sound analytical, leadership, problem solving skills and professional judgment · Exceptional analytical, organizational and communication skills · Ability to forge sound working relationships with partners, clients and related advisors · High standard of integrity and commitment to exceptional client service and teamwork · Committed to a life-long learning approach and constantly improving knowledge pertaining to this position...