Assurance Manager - Public Accounting Firm

V+A Group Inc. (Vanderluit & Associates) is a well-established Chartered Professional Accountants firm in Vancouver. We provide assurance, accounting, tax and consulting services to a diverse group of clients consisting of companies in the construction and professional services industries, non-profit organizations, and a variety of other small and medium privately-owned and owner-operated businesses.

We pride ourselves on delivering quality service that exceeds client expectations. We are conveniently located in the Kitsilano area of Vancouver.

Ideal Candidate should have a CPA designation and at least 5 years of progressive experience in Assurance within Public Practice.

As a personable team player, you value a work environment that is healthy, supportive, fast-paced, and fun. You are motivated to produce high quality work and enjoy the challenges and rewards with working in a CPA firm.

The role :

The Assurance Manager reports to the 3 Partners, and you will be working collaboratively with a dedicated team of accounting and administrative professionals.

This is an excellent career opportunity to join a great team in a small / medium and growing, progressive firm with unimpeded potential to grow and learn.

Responsibilities :

• Provide leadership in the preparation and completion of Review and Assurance engagements for the firm.
• Oversee the preparation and / or review of working paper files and financial statements for compilation, review and audit engagements, including applicable tax returns and other required compliance.
• Monitor client deadlines to ensure client deadlines are met.
• Supervise, train and mentor junior staff members and review their work.
• Resolve assurance / accounting related issues with clients.
• Assist in setting up Assurance templates, where necessary.
• Staying current with all the Assurance changes and requirements.
• Working knowledge of CaseWare, CaseView, QuickBooks, Simply Accounting, Taxprep, and the Microsoft Office together with other commonly used applications in an accounting environment.
• Working knowledge of IFRS reporting is an asset.

Requirements

• 5 years of post-designation public practice experience in Assurance.
• 3 years of supervisory experience
• Demonstrated progressive experience in Public Accounting
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills; ability to think and communicate in a logical concise fashion
• Excel at meeting deadlines and prioritizing
• Solid technical knowledge of the CPA Canada Handbook

Benefits

We provide a competitive salary, including medical benefits, membership dues, professional development courses, and a four-day work week in the summer!