Our Edmonton office has an immediate opening for a Manager to join our team. We can offer you new opportunities and challenges, along with continuing education to further enhance your career. The ideal candidates will assist in managing teams of professionals to deliver quality service to our clients.
As a Manager in our Private Company Services Group, your client assignments will include a combination of review and compilation engagements. In addition you will be an integral part of PricewaterhouseCoopers' role as a trusted business advisor, dealing with multiple issues ranging from corporate financing to tax planning.
As a Manager you would be responsible for:
Planning the engagement, which includes:
- Conducting and reviewing research in order to have an in-depth understanding of a client's industry and business;
- Meeting with the client to determine expectations, issues and concerns;
- Reviewing the engagement approach, related procedures and staff requirements;
Managing the engagement, which includes:
- Ensuring that all work is completed and documented in accordance with our prescribed standards;
- Managing staff and providing timely feedback throughout the engagement as well as formal performance reviews upon completion of the engagement;
- Managing interpersonal relations and building the morale of the team;
- Coaching and mentoring junior staff;
- Proactively providing business solutions and recommendations that reflect a thorough understanding of industry issues, client strategy and client culture;
- Continuously communicating with the Partner with respect to engagement progress - risks, issues, variances from plan in terms of time, budget, etc;
- Preparing and collecting billings on a timely basis;
- Preparing reports and other client communication for review with senior staff; and
- Personal and corporate tax returns, T4's, T5's and other tax information returns and related correspondence.
Completing the engagement, which includes:
- Establishing and strengthening relationships with your clients to ensure client satisfaction both during and between the engagement; and
- Identifying potential opportunities to provide additional services to your clients.
Experience Required
Minimum of five years experience working with owner managed businesses in a public accounting firm or relevant industry role.
Education Required
Degree plus CA (or equivalent), CGA or CMA designation required.
Job Requirement Essentials
- Understanding of accounting systems (Caseware, ACCPAC, Simply Accounting, Tax Prep and Excel);
- Superior communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills that allow you to thrive in a team environment;
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multitasked, fast-paced and changing environment;
- Well developed leadership, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Commitment to providing excellent client service;
- Ability to manage multiple engagements concurrently.
