Manager, Accounting

TAAG Accounting is looking for an experienced Manager for Accounting & Tax who can take the lead on all the finance and accounting aspects of the firm. This is a great opportunity for a dynamic individual who is seeking to progress their career in Public Accounting. If you enjoy leading and mentoring a small team in a fast-paced environment, have solid full-cycle accounting and supervisory experience, this could be the opportunity for you

This position also provides the chance to progress into becoming a partner at the firm.

Reporting to the Partners and Senior Management team, the Accounting Manager will be responsible for working directly with the clients and on all aspects of the accounting and taxation processes.

**Key responsibilities include but are not limited to**:
**Accounting and Taxation Practices**:

- Responsible for monthly and quarterly financial close processes.

Manage, prepare and review:

- Timely and accurate journal entries as required.
- Working paper files and corporate tax provisions and returns.
- General ledger accounts activities to ensure account accuracy of financial

statements.
- HST returns, payroll remittances and bank reconciliations.
- Personal and Corporate Income Tax returns.
- Regular financial reports, income statements, balance sheets and statements of

cash flows.
- Financial forecasts and budgets.

**Client Relations and Support**:

- Provide tax strategies and tax planning for clients, including formalizing tax planning tools for retirement.
- Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing clients.
- Engage and promote firm services.

**Leadership**:

- Manage, support, and train a small team of staff accountants.
- Lead and provide technical guidance on engagements.
- Ensure the implementation of policies, procedures, and quality standards for the maintenance of the firm’s financial accounting policies and systems in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards.
- Minimum of five years of relevant work experience.
- Minimum of two years of management experience.
- Have an accounting designation (CGA, CA, CMA, CPA).
- Experience working with Small/Medium Businesses.
- Knowledge or exposure to ASPE/IFRS would be considered an asset.
- Good knowledge with Excel, Sage Simply Accounting, QuickBooks, Tax prep and CaseWare.
- Capable of working under pressure and managing challenging situations.
- Strong ability to problem-solve and use good sound judgment.
- Strong communication skills and ability to answer client questions.
- Self-assured with promoting firm services, working on/off-site with clients.
- Quality and detail oriented and ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Collaborative leader and team player.
- Bilingualism (English/French) an asset.

**Compensation Perks & Opportunities**:

- Salary range: $90k - $100k.
- 3 weeks paid vacation.
- Group insurance plan.
- Full-time, Permanent (37.50 hours/week).
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Accessible office, central location in downtown Ottawa.
- Work together with an inclusive and dedicated team.
- Offers several complimentary corporate lunches and social events.

**Why TAAG?**

The numbers are secondary to the person sitting in front of us or on the other side of the phone. Every single one of us takes ownership of what we do for each other and for clients. Our team provides a warm environment for clients and solves problems collaboratively. We treat everyone with friendliness and care. We understand the value of priceless time, and we know how important it is to live _Life. Beyond Numbers._

If you are interested to apply, please submit your resume to Human Resources.
- TAAG Accounting is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $90,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Signing bonus

Work Location: One location