Assurance Senior Manager - Private Company

Assurance Senior Manager – Private Company Location: Vancouver, BC Salary Range: $125,000 - $160,000 Ready to take the next step in your leadership career with a firm that values client relationships, people development, and entrepreneurial thinking? Smythe LLP is seeking an experienced and strategic Assurance Senior Manager to join our growing Private Company Group. This is an exceptional opportunity for a CPA who enjoys building strong client relationships, leading high-performing teams, mentoring future leaders, and contributing to the growth and success of a dynamic practice. This role is based in our Vancouver office, with the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment following the completion of the probationary period. The Opportunity As an Assurance Senior Manager, you will work closely with Partners and clients to deliver Assurance, Advisory, and Tax services to privately held businesses across a wide range of industries. You will serve as a trusted advisor to business owners and executives while providing leadership to engagement teams and contributing to the ongoing development of the practice. This opportunity is ideal for a motivated professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is looking to play a meaningful role in shaping client success, team development, and firm growth. In this role, you will: * Lead Assurance, Advisory, and Tax engagements for private company clients, including review engagements, compilations, and corporate and personal tax planning matters * Provide strategic business and financial advice to clients, helping them navigate growth, operational challenges, and key business decisions * Manage engagement planning, budgeting, staffing, and delivery to ensure high-quality client service and efficient execution * Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities to expand services and deepen client partnerships * Collaborate with Partners on business development initiatives, proposals, and new client opportunities * Mentor, coach, and develop Senior Accountants, and Accountants through ongoing feedback, technical guidance, and career development support * Review financial statements, tax filings, and client deliverables to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with professional standards * Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous learning, and exceptional client service What You Bring * CPA designation * Minimum 8+ years of public practice experience, including at least 3 years in a management role * Strong technical expertise in assurance, private company advisory services, and tax compliance * Demonstrated experience managing complex client engagements and multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment * Proven success developing and maintaining long-term client relationships and identifying business development opportunities * Experience leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams * Strong business acumen and the ability to provide practical, value-added advice beyond compliance requirements * Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to present complex financial matters clearly and effectively * Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities * A collaborative, entrepreneurial, and client-focused approach Additional Requirements * Ability to work from our Vancouver office, with a hybrid schedule available following probation * Availability to work additional hours during peak periods * Commitment to maintaining a consistent work schedule to support client and team needs Why Smythe? At Smythe, we combine the opportunities of a growing firm with a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture where people genuinely enjoy working together. We are committed to helping our team members build meaningful careers while delivering exceptional value to our clients. What We Offer * Competitive base salary of $125,000 - $160,000 * Discretionary bonus program * RRSP matching * 4 weeks (20 days) vacation * Extended health benefits * Monthly cell phone stipend * Home office allowance * Annual wellness allowance * Monthly Senior Manager allowance About Smythe Smythe LLP is a leading professional services firm with offices in Vancouver, Langley, and North Vancouver. Since 1980, we have helped clients across BC, Canada, and internationally with assurance, taxation, insolvency, and advisory services. Our team of more than 200 professionals and support staff is united by a shared commitment to building meaningful relationships, providing trusted expertise, and delivering lasting value to our clients. As a member of Allinial Global, one of the world's largest accounting associations, Smythe combines local relationships with global reach. Learn more about Life at Smythe at www.smythecpa.com [http://www.smythecpa.com/] and follow us on Instagram (@lifeatsmythe) and LinkedIn (Smythe LLP). We thank all applicants for their interest in Smythe LLP. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Assurance Senior Manager will lead assurance, advisory, and tax engagements for private company clients while providing strategic financial advice. They are responsible for managing engagement teams, fostering client relationships, and contributing to the firm's business development and practice growth.

Candidates must hold a CPA designation and possess at least 8 years of public practice experience, including 3 years in a management role. Strong technical expertise in assurance and tax compliance, along with proven leadership and relationship-building skills, is required.

• Discretionary bonus program • RRSP matching • 4 weeks vacation • Extended health benefits • Monthly cell phone stipend • Home office allowance • Annual wellness allowance • Monthly Senior Manager allowance

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• Assurance
• Advisory services
• Tax compliance
• Financial statement review
• Team leadership
• Client relationship management
• Business development
• Strategic planning
• Mentoring
• Budgeting
• Engagement planning
• Corporate tax planning
• Personal tax planning
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Financial Advising
• Tax Compliance
• Continuous Development
• Accountability
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Business Decisions
• Planning
• Accounting
• Business Development
• Business Acumen
• Management
• Career Development
• Customer Service
• Training And Development
• Entrepreneurial Leadership
• Financial Statements
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Mentorship
• Relationship Building
• Business Strategies
• Tax Preparation
• Tax Planning
• Team Building

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting
• Assurance Manager
• Financial Services Manager
• Finance Managers
• Financial Managers

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

10+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine