Manager

Yates Whitaker LLP Chartered Professional Accountants is a mid-sized boutique firm filled with a team of enthusiastic and entrepreneurial individuals. We are located in the heart of Old Strathcona, have been in business for over 30 years and we continuously strive to grow the firm through expansion of departments/niches. We are dedicated to and knowledgeable in our specialty areas and we pride ourselves on being focused on our clients and our staff.

We are a firm with close to 50 team members. We value our team and the work they do, while giving them opportunities for career growth along the way. All of this, while we continue to ensure that the best needs of our clients are being met through the Individual, Business and Not for Profit services we offer.

We are currently looking for a Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be able to create, maintain and build internal and external client relationships. They will have experience liaising with small and medium sized business clients, handling client files, file issues and resolving those issues. You must have experience in preparing and reviewing compilations & tax files, assisting staff with their files and their growth & development. We are looking for an individual who wants to continue to grow in their career, enjoys mentoring staff and is willing to take on new challenges.

Your Responsibilities will include:

  • Providing clients with sound advice on their accounting and tax engagements

  • Managing and reviewing a wide variety of engagements including T1’s, T2’s, T3’s, Compilations

  • Running planning meetings and providing staff feedback on their file work

  • Researching and staying current on any new and changing accounting and tax legislation

  • Mentoring staff and assisting with leading the accounting team

  • Analyzing issues and providing recommendations and solutions

  • Other tasks as they arise

Your Attributes:

  • A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation

  • 5 to 7 years working in Public Practice

  • Extensive reviewing experience for small and medium businesses

  • Currently in the In-Depth Tax program or interested in going into the program

  • Excellent communication, attention to detail and time management skills

  • Exceptional relationship building skills (internal and external)

  • Ability to train and mentor other staff members

  • Proficient in MS Excel, TaxPrep, Caseware and DocIt

At Yates Whitaker LLP, we offer competitive salaries, professional development opportunities, benefits, matching RRSP contributions and more. If you are interested in joining our fast paced, energetic environment, please submit your cover letter (stating your salary expectations) and resume (as one document) to joinyw@yateswhitaker.ca. We ask that you do not phone us at this time, but please feel free to check us out at www.yateswhitaker.ca. We will continue to recruit for this position until we find a suitable candidate.

Thank you for your interest in Yates Whitaker LLP Chartered Professional Accountants. We hope to meet you soon!