Manager - Accounting, Assurance & Tax (Public Practice)
Role Overview
This is a client-facing Manager role within public practice, focused on delivering high-quality accounting, assurance, and tax services. The role blends technical accounting, advisory work, and team leadership.

You will review compilation and review engagement financial statements, prepare and review personal and corporate tax returns, and provide accounting and bookkeeping guidance to a diverse client base. You will also serve as a key client contact and report directly to the Partners.

A key part of this role includes mentoring junior staff, reviewing their work, and maintaining robust file quality and compliance standards.

Workplace Culture & Work-Life Balance
This is a supportive, close-knit, and people-first environment where collaboration and professionalism go hand in hand.

The firm places strong emphasis on:

Maintaining a respectful and balanced workload
Encouraging efficiency over long hours
Supporting time off in lieu of busy season overtime
Providing flexibility in day-to-day scheduling
Promoting a culture where people are trusted, not micromanaged

During peak periods (Feb-Apr), additional hours may be required; however, overtime is recognized and banked for time off in quieter periods , including summer flexibility. The office also closes annually between Christmas and New Year to support full downtime for the team.

Overall, this is a stable and balanced public practice environment where long-term retention, professional growth, and sustainable workload management are prioritized.

Key Responsibilities
Review compilation and review engagement financial statements
Prepare and/or review personal and corporate tax returns
Provide advisory support on accounting, tax, and bookkeeping matters




Manage multiple client files and ensure deadlines and compliance requirements are met
Act as primary client contact for assigned engagements
Mentor, train, and review junior staff work
Support partners with file management and technical guidance
Maintain high standards of accuracy, quality, and professionalism

Qualifications & Experience
5+ years of progressive public accounting experience
1-2+ years in a managerial or supervisory role preferred
Strong experience with compilation and review engagements
Experience preparing personal and corporate tax returns
Proven ability to mentor and review junior staff
Strong client-facing and advisory skills
Excellent organizational and time management abilities
Proficiency with CaseWare, TaxCycle, QuickBooks, Sage, and Microsoft Office

Compensation
Performance bonus (up to ~10% in year one)
Semi-annual performance review structure
Hybrid role
First 3 months fully in-office for onboarding
Standard hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (flexible)
Busy season (Feb-Apr): ~10 additional hours/week
Overtime is banked and taken as time off in quieter periods
Office closed between Christmas and New Year

Team & Reporting Structure
Reports directly to Partners
Works closely with a team of ~12-13 professionals
Responsible for reviewing work and supporting junior staff development

Professional Development Support
CPA designation and professional fees support (partially or fully covered depending on tenure)
50% reimbursement for approved professional courses (CPA, CFP, etc.)
Paid exam time and study support
Continuing education support for approved programs

Ideal Fit
Strong public practice background (experience prioritized over designation alone)
Confident managing client relationships independently
Strong leadership and mentoring ability
Detail-oriented with high accountability
Positive, team-oriented mindset

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Manager – Accounting, Assurance & Tax (Public Practice) (Alberta)
🏢 Fuze HR Solutions
📍 Alberta