Designated Manager Jobs in Alberta (NOW HIRING)

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Reporting to the Principals and Managers, the SeniorDesignated Accountant is responsible for delivering a range of publicaccounting services to a variety of clients, on time and on budget. The SeniorDesignated Accountant will also be responsible for reviewing client filesprepared by Staff Accountants. 

Act as a resource in developing Staff Accountants bysharing a wealth of skills and knowledge. The successful candidate will value teamworkand constantly seek to achieve personal and team-oriented growth. This positionprovides technical expertise and advises clients on financial and strategicbusiness planning, by utilizing strong business acumen and the ability todevelop and maintain positive client relationships.

• Preparing Compilation, Review and Audit engagements
• Preparation and review of working papers required to complete financial statements, corporate income tax returns, year-end closing and reporting, and government reporting (i.e. quarterly GST remittances)
• Preparing T4's, T5's, personal income tax returns, and other tax returns and schedules, as required
• Maintaining client files to ensure accurate and timely completion of returns and schedules
• Assume leadership roles on complex engagements
• Analyzing complex financial reports and records
• Making recommendations based on analysis and status of reserves, assets and expenditures
• Performing variance analyses and preparing account reconciliations
• Ensuring timely follow-up on notices of assessment
• Assisting with financial and strategic planning for businesses, income tax planning, and estate planning
• Assist principals and managers with managing a portfolio of clients, ensuring their needs are met and that relationships and accounts grow and develop
• Assisting clients with the acquisition and sale of businesses
• Supervising the preparation of financial statements of business clients, reviewing the work of Staff Accountants, and completing complex portions of the file
• Maintaining high-quality control by overseeing and reviewing Compilation, Review and Audit Engagements
• Assisting with reviewing Corporate, Personal and Trust income tax returns and other tax forms
• Reviewing, investigating and correcting discrepancies and irregularities in financial entries and reports

• Assisting the principals and managers with managing a portfolio of clients, ensuring their needs are met and that relationships and accounts grow and develop
• Other ad hoc projects (process improvement, best practices) as required
• Conducting any and all other duties assigned

Education & Experience:

  Undergraduate degree in a relevant field (i.e., B.Com., B.BA., etc.)

• CA or CPA designation, with a minimum of 3-5 years public practice experience dealing with the accounting and taxation needs of private companies and their shareholders

  Comprehensiveexperience in compilation and review preparation

  Experience leading andsupervising staff is an asset

Skills & Knowledge:

  Knowledge of GenerallyAccepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

  Knowledgeof relevant accounting frameworks and file documentation best practices

  Knowledgeof AccountingStandards for Private Enterprise (ASPE)

  Knowledgeof Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS)

  Proficientin CaseWare and Profile, QuickBooks Online (QBO) and Sage;

  Strongbusiness acumen

  Strongcomputer skills (especially in Microsoft Office)

Competencies:

  Focused on client serviceorientation

  Excellentcommunication skills, both written and verbal

  Strongawareness of attention to detail

  Abilityto solve problems independently and use judgement to raise awareness ofchallenging/complex issues

  Provenability in results management

  Abilityto operate in a cooperative environment, with a team orientated mindset

  Excellentinterpersonal skills, and ability to translate this into mentorship throughleading teams

Benefits& Perks

• Comprehensive benefits package including Extended Health Care, Dental Care, Disability and Life Insurance, etc.
• Group Registered Retirement Saving Program (RRSP) with company matching
• On-Site Gym with employee discounts and group fitness classes
• On-Site Free Parking
• Wellness Program

HGA is ona mission to provide meaningful and impactful opportunities that driveindividuals to grow personally and professionally. We do this by offeringcompetitive total compensation, challenging work, and engaging andcollaborative work culture.

Ourpeople are what set us apart, and we believe in providing an inclusive anddiverse workplace where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed. We arecommitted to building and employing an inclusive and diverse work culture toserve our clients with excellence. Joining the HGA team means that everyone iswelcome, and we can provide reasonable accommodation during the selectionprocess, upon request, to meet your needs at any stage in the recruitmentprocess.

If youare a passionate professional who is eager and excited to take on a challengingopportunity, this is it! 

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