Manager, Public Practice (CPA)

Entrust CPA is a boutique, independent and well-established public practice serving privately held companies and their shareholders from offices in Richmond and Fort St. John, BC. This hybrid position is based in Richmond.We're looking for a Manager who can become an important part of how the firm operates — someone who can own client relationships and engagements, review and develop other accountants, manage workflow and WIP, and use sound judgment to make decisions independently while working with the partner as needed.This opportunity offers autonomy, a close relationship with clients and a sane public-practice schedule.What you'd be doingManaging a portfolio of primarily private-company clients and taking responsibility for engagements from planning through completion and billingManaging and reviewing compilation and review engagementsSupervising, reviewing and coaching accounting staffReviewing corporate and personal tax workPreparing some client engagement files during peak cycles, as neededActing as primary contact for assigned clientsManaging deadlines, workflow, WIP and recoverabilityIdentifying tax-planning and advisory opportunitiesParticipating in more complex tax, restructuring and business advisory workHelping improve how work flows through the practiceThis is a hands-on Manager role with a strong focus on helping the people around you become more capable and making sure work is being done at the right level.Who we're looking forA Canadian CPA designationStrong recent Canadian public-practice experienceExperience working with privately held / owner-managed businessesStrong compilation, review and corporate tax experienceExperience reviewing files and developing staffConfidence managing client relationships directlyGood judgment about what you can handle independently and what genuinely needs partner involvementWe're less concerned about an exact number of years than demonstrated capability. An established Manager would be an obvious fit, but we'd also be interested in speaking with a strong Senior Accountant or Supervisor who is already operating at this level.The part that may be different from what you're used toHybrid work arrangement37.5-hour normal work week40 hours per week in March and AprilFour-day / 30-hour weeks in July and AugustPaid or banked overtimeThree weeks' vacationPaid time off between Christmas and New Year'sSick and personal daysHealth benefitsPaid CPA and professional feesBase salary: $110,000–$130,000, depending on experience, plus participation in incentive programs.Entrust has been serving private companies and their shareholders since 1991. It's intentionally boutique, which means this role comes with both responsibility and visibility, and the opportunity to have a meaningful impact on how the practice operates.