About the role
A seasoned CPA who wants to own client relationships, enjoys variety in the work, and wants to build something they can one day call their own. If a larger firm feels constraining or big-city hours have worn you down, we want to hear from you.
What you'll do
- Lead and run audit and review engagements for owner-managed businesses, not-for-profit organizations and other entities
- Prepare and review T1, T2, T3 and partnership returns
- Review compilation engagements and financial statements prepared under Canadian standards
- Tax planning: corporate reorganizations, estate planning and owner-manager remuneration
- Manage client relationships across accounting, tax and business advice
- Deal with CRA on audits, objections and compliance inquiries
- Supervise, mentor and develop staff and CPA students
- Take part in practice management, quality management and improving how the firm works
What we look for
- Canadian CPA designation
- Five or more years of post-designation experience in public practice, across audit, review, compilation and tax
- Strong technical knowledge of ASPE, ASNPO and the Income Tax Act
- Experience running client files independently and supervising staff
- Clear writing and speaking; able to explain complex matters to non-accountants
- CaseWare, TaxCycle and QuickBooks Online, or equivalent
- An interest in practice ownership and in building long-term roots in Fernie are strong assets
What we offer
- $120,000 to $150,000 a year, depending on experience
- A path to ownership, with profit-sharing and partnership equity as the relationship develops
- Flexible scheduling and little bureaucracy
- CPA dues, CPA Canada fees and verifiable CPD paid by the firm
- Extended health and dental benefits
- Senior work and your own clients from day one
- Relocation assistance for the right candidate
The application takes about ten minutes and asks for your résumé, your CPA body and member number if you are a CPA, and a few sentences about a recent file. A partner replies within five business days.