Public Accounting Manager

HR and Events Coordinator @ Zeifmans

Zeifmans is a tax, accounting and consulting firm that provides straightforward, intelligent advice to help clients improve their bottom lines. This is a hybrid position at one of Canada’s top 20 accounting firms.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Manages allocated projects or assignments, including financial management
• Supervises a team of staff to ensure compliance with prescribed qualitative and quantitative standards
• Develops the capabilities of less experienced staff through coaching, knowledge transfer, and internal training
• Identifies and develops new business opportunities with existing clients
• Manages material of the highest complexity in areas such as audit, review, notice to readers, and tax
• Maintains quality control standards throughout assignments or projects
• Applies specialized knowledge to anticipate, identify, and address issues relevant to the client’s business
• Focuses resources and provides team leadership
• Responds effectively to client requests and suggestions relating to an assignment
• Demonstrates an ability to keep current on new developments in the profession
• Promotes the firm’s image as business consultants and communicates our brand
• Develops effective working level relationships with client contacts

Summary of Experience and Qualifications

• 5+ years of public accounting experience
• Completion of a university accounting degree
• Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
• Thorough understanding of the Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE) and knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Strong tax knowledge
• Experience leading and coaching a team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate with external clients
• Strong file management skills and organization, able to manage multiple engagements simultaneously
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Experience working with accounting and tax software such as Quickbooks, Caseware, Jazz‑it, Tax Prep and Simply Accounting

Benefits

• Opportunity for growth – direct experience working with a wide range of industry groups and clients
• Mentorship – open‑door policy with senior managers and partners
• Collaborative environment – inclusive decision‑making culture
• Competitive compensation + annual bonus potential
• Full benefits and insurance for you and your immediate family members
• Short Fridays and Summer Fridays Off for work‑life balance
• Flexible work hours and location, flexible in‑office dress code
• Mental health resources and ongoing support
• Access to a global accounting and consulting network through Nexia training and professional development opportunities

EEO Statement

Zeifmans is a proud equal‑opportunity employer. We encourage and support all qualified persons to apply to all positions, without regard to race, color, citizenship, religion, sex, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, Aboriginal status, age, disability, or any person who may require accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you would like to request accommodation within your application, please contact our Human Resources department at View email address on ca.talent.com. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.