Senior Manager Accounting - Toronto
We're looking for a candidate to fill this position in an exciting company.
Manage a portfolio of clients while understanding their business and key risks; ensure their needs are met and that relationships and accounts grow and develop
Lead multiple client facing engagement teams
Plan, scope and direct complex review and compliance tax engagements
Deliver expert industry and technical expertise in assurance through client interactions, reports, technical work, management presentations and the creation of high quality deliverables
Accountable for project financials (i.e. budgets, WIPS, timely billing, collection and variance recognition)
Execute transactions through the provision of client services including planning, budgeting, scheduling and coordinating engagements
Review, investigate and correct discrepancies and irregularities in financial entries and reports
Contribute to the preparation and delivery of competitive proposals to meet client needs
Collaborate with client engagement team prior to commencement of client work to discuss roles and responsibilities, risk areas, materiality and deadlines
Identify ways to maximize the relationship with clients and deliver added value
Maintain high quality control by reviewing work done from other team members for accuracy and completeness; provide feedback to team members
Monitor project timelines against targets, adjust where necessary; advise clients of project status and seek clarification on discrepancies where applicable
Leverage team appropriately to ensure proper documentation is prepared for the client and procedures relating to the file are followed accordingly
Liaise and correspond professionally with clients, colleagues and the firm leadership team
Develop a thorough understanding of MNP’s services, businesses and industry
Raise awareness of MNP through discussions at community events including client and company sponsored functions
Network in the local business community and consider business development opportunities
Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches in order to improve work processes
Mentor, motivate and coach team members towards professional and personal development by setting clear expectations, providing feedback and addressing performance issues promptly
Promote regular attendance, balanced lifestyle and high standard of team wellness
Conduct formal, written annual performance reviews
Possess a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
Minimum seven (7) years of relevant work experience in public accounting
Extensive knowledge of and experience working with Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE) and working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Experience in the design of engagement procedures based on risk and materiality
Solid understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles
Experience working with accounting and tax software such as Caseware, and Tax Cycle
Strong computer literacy including effective working skills of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Some travel may be required
It is ok to contact this poster with commercial interests.