Accounting & Assurance Manager - Elmira

Job Description

Job Description

MAC LLP is a full-service public accounting firm in Waterloo Region that has been in business for over 35 years. We deliver services to a wide range of clients including owner-managed businesses, not-for-profit organizations, charities, social housing, farm operations, and individuals, and pride ourselves on our ability to do so in a way that is both professional and personable.

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic accounting professional with a solid background in public accounting and extensive farm accounting experience to join the team in our Elmira office as an Accounting and Assurance Manager. The candidate should have at least five years’ experience in public and farm accounting and be excited to lead, coach and train staff.

The Opportunity :

• Review audits, reviews and compilations, including those of agricultural clients, and provide direction and feedback for completion before final submission to the Partners
• Review personal and corporate tax returns with an emphasis on agricultural clients and provide direction and feedback for completion before final submission to Partners
• Oversee and manage client audits including scheduling, planning, file review, budget preparation and allocation of time charged
• Working closely with clients including attending client and audit meetings, preparation of management letters and related correspondence
• Deliver financial statements and working paper files in accordance with firm standards in a timely, effective manner
• Develop business and manage a client base
• Continuous communication with Partners with respect to progress of engagements – risks, issues, variances from plan in terms of time, budget, etc.
• Work independently on more difficult farm, corporate and tax matters, when necessary
• Mentor staff by providing engagement feedback and participating in the employee review process during the year as well as annually
• Develop the knowledge of staff members by sharing best practices and providing coaching and training
• Involvement in creation of firm best practices as well as implementation
• Effectively communicate with our clients, Partners and staff
• Attend Partner meetings as needed
• Demonstrate strong technical knowledge, especially within farm accounting, and have the ability to research issues, present alternatives and provide conclusions
• Other duties as assigned

Key Requirements :

What We Offer :

MAC LLP is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment process as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for candidates with disabilities. If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please advise if you require accommodation for a disability and we will work with you to meet your needs.