Small Town Living, Big City Opportunities
Ascend is a growth-oriented accounting, tax and advisory firm with a national presence that serves small and medium sized businesses in small communities across Canada. We are passionate about the professional development of our people, and we strive to create opportunities within the organization that support your career objectives and build them up to reach your highest potential.
SENIOR MANAGER, ACCOUNTING (Sussex, New Brunswick)
We are seeking a Senior Manager, Accounting, to join our team in Sussex, New Brunswick. This role, is responsible for managing file preparation and providing advisory services, while building strong relationships with clients to support and enhance their operational efficiency and financial performance.
Opportunity Highlights
This role will be of interest to someone who:
- Has passion for working with business owners in ways to help facilitate client growth and success
- Thrives in an innovative organization that is continuously investing in process improvement and utilization of technology
- Understands the value of collaboration and relationships because it takes a team to successfully achieve a common goal
- Has a growth mindset and is committed to professional development
- Values flexibility in managing personal and professional responsibilities, recognizing that a balance enhances both well-being and performance.
Key Activities and Responsibilities
- Review assignments including audit, review, compilation, corporate tax, personal tax, estate, bookkeeping and other compliance, tax research and accounting work
- Participate in the ongoing development/establishment of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies including the review and implementation of process and system changes
- Review tax provisions for clients
- Build positive working relationships with clients and effectively respond to request and suggestions
- Assist in the development and implementation of tax planning strategies for various clients
- Keep up-to-date on the content and practical applications of tax, accounting and assurance standards, and know how to access and research professional and technical materials
- Design and review, processes, procedure and workflow within the department
- Collaborate with managers and other senior managers for capacity and resource planning
Qualifications and Experience
- Completion of Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
- 5+ years of relevant work experience in public accounting
- Experience working with Caseware/Caseview, Jazzit, Keystone, Excel, Profile
- Advanced Canadian tax knowledge – personal, corporate, excise and/or Advanced knowledge on Canadian GAAPs – ASPE and ASNFPO
- Ability to mentor, coach and develop junior staff
Don’t meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at Ascend.
What we offer:
- A people focused organization that values high-performance and provides engaging and interesting work
- Continuous support for professional growth and advancement opportunities within the firm
- Relocation assistance available
- Comprehensive salary, benefits and incentives
Interested candidates are invited to send a cover letter and resume in one document.
Please note - We thank you for your application and the time you have invested in preparing it however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Ascend is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture where we recognize and celebrate the unique differences that make you who you are. These differences include race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
