Avisar Chartered Professional Accountants (“Avisar”), an accounting and business advisory firm in Langley, BC, is looking for an accomplished CPA with prior management experience to join our team as a Manager. If you are looking to be a trusted advisor to entrepreneurs, want to take personal responsibility for corporate success, be a mentor to the next generation of great accountants and have the desire to develop new business from new and existing clients, this is the opportunity for you!

As a Manager at Avisar, you will collaborate with Engagement Partners to provide assurance, tax, and advisory services, focusing on building long-term client relationships. You will independently manage client accounts, ensuring timely completion and billing of engagements, delivering high-quality work, and providing proactive advice. You will also lead and supervise accounting staff, fostering excellence in service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Leading the Team

· Direct, supervise, and oversee the work of accounting staff on client projects.

· Review junior staff work, providing constructive feedback and mentorship.

· Set priorities and schedules based on client workflow and deadlines.

· Manage relationships by recognizing and responding to individual work styles and strengths.

· Participate in quality management, mentoring, and technical training of staff.

· Conduct performance reviews and provide career development guidance.

Planning and executing client deliverables

· Manage a portfolio of clients, understanding their business risks and delivering added value.

· Strategize, plan, and execute assurance, tax, and advisory engagements.

· Maintain knowledge of professional standards, laws, regulations, and corporate governance.

· Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and local tax laws.

· Establish and build strong client relationships through clear, timely communication.

Continuous learning

· Participate in educational seminars and stay updated on Avisar’s policies and procedures.

· Maintain professional designations and current knowledge of information technology.

· Identify personal training needs and pursue goals set in the Professional Development Plan.

Developing the business

· Collaborate with the Management team to enhance firm performance and achieve goals.

· Contribute to strategic planning and the development of new ideas to improve processes.

· Promote the firm’s expertise and services to generate new business opportunities.

· Network within the local business community and prepare competitive proposals.

Key Qualifications:

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
At least 2 years experience as a manager with a public accounting firm, working with owner-managed clients.
Solid working knowledge and experience working with Canadian Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE) and related technical literature.
Knowledge of Canadian Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE) and Not-For-Profit Organizations (ASNPO) is an asset.
Completion of the CPA In-Depth Tax Course or similar tax training is an asset.
Strong understanding of business accounting, management, and practice development.
Entrepreneurial, enterprising, curious, and ambitious.
Trusted advisor with a history of providing comprehensive accounting and tax services.
Proficient in utilizing technology to enhance productivity and efficiency.
Strong people management, relationship-building, and leadership skills.
Committed to maintaining a positive and respectful work environment.
Respectful of the importance of attendance, punctuality and accurate timekeeping, and the impact it has on the rest of the team.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is expected to be $90,000 to $105,000 per annum and will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate

37.5 hour work week, with flexible scheduling options
Overtime hours banked on an hour for hour basis, for all staff.
4 weeks paid vacation, available in your first year of employment
Five days paid sick/flex benefit
Statutory Holidays – Twelve days (Boxing Day is recognized by Avisar although it is an optional holiday in BC)
Professional development course costs and annual CPA dues paid
Extended medical and dental coverage, travel insurance, long term disability and life insurance benefits
Hybrid and remote work arrangements available based on firm discretion
Annual individual development planning program
Eligible for annual profit-share bonuses
Eligible for staff and client referral bonuses
Annual salary review and cost of living increases
Free parking
Minimal travel required

Avisar’s Core Values

Meaningful Relationships - We are passionate about developing meaningful relationships in the workplace and in our community.

Mutual Respect - We operate with integrity and conduct business ethically and work with clients who do the same.

Collaboration - We foster a culture of genuine care among our staff and work together to achieve our goals and those of our clients.

Empowering Leadership - We create an environment where team members are encouraged to be their best selves and realize their professional aspirations.

Continuous Improvement - We are always improving our skills and expertise so that we can bring better solutions to our clients.

You would be joining a respectful, family-like team that is passionate about making a difference in our community by building relationships and improving the lives of our clients and fellow staff. We enjoy working together, learning from each other, developing our skills and supporting each other through the challenges that come with being in public practice. Avisar is built on a culture of constant improvement where we are continually refining our processes for efficiency and to ensure we are providing excellent client service. We know that our employees are the heart of our business, and we are committed to a healthy work-life balance. We encourage our team to rest and recharge after particularly busy seasons of work while supporting them with the tools and resources they need to thrive. As a result, we have had the pleasure of working with the majority of our employees for many years.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $90,000.00-$105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events
Dental care
Extended health care
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
Profit sharing

Flexible Language Requirement:

French not required

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

Bonus pay
Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

Langley, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

full-cycle accounting: 5 years (required)
public practice manager: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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