The client is seeking a sales representative to target the Vancouver marketplace to sell their direct access trading technologies. You must be a self starter demonstrating an entrepreneurial spirit.

Key tasks include:

• Account manage existing client base
• Develop marketing campaigns to target individual active traders and program traders in the local market
• Prospecting activities to expand client base
• Hold Technology seminars for local prospects
• Provide on-going technology support

Requirements:

• Prior financial experience as a broker / trader
• At least 2-3 years working in a technology sales function
• Fluent in Chinese
• Proven sales track record

The successful applicant will be a designated accountant (CA or CGA) with recent experience (minimum of 3 years) working in a public accounting firm. Public company auditing experience is preferred but will train the right candidate. A strong technical knowledge, superb interpersonal skills and the ability to lead and develop staff are required. Detail-oriented, excellent analytical skills and a team player will complete this candidate profile.

If you enjoy the variety and challenge in public practice but without having to spend the long hours working at a Big 4, then this opportunity would be perfect for you. This firm offers a professional and dynamic environment.

• Preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings, including notes to financial statements
• Documentation of internal controls to comply with SOX 404
• Working with the Manager to implement new accounting and reporting requirements, including FASB’s and relevant accounting pronouncements
• Researching on GAAP issues and assisting with the development of global accounting policies
• Working with subsidiaries or corporate departments to review accounting transactions such as revenue recognition and to provide direction and feedback to finance staff and senior management
• Providing support to various special assignments

To be successful in this role, you must be a CA, CPA or CGA with experience working with SEC companies. Thorough knowledge of GAAP, COSO framework and SOX 404 are preferred. Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to multi-task and work independently on projects required.

This organization offers a competitive compensation package and provides an excellent opportunity for a newly-qualified accountant coming directly from a regional or large CA/CPA firm.

To be successful in this role, you must be a designated accountant or Pace level student with a minimum 2 years of recent public practice experience. Strong interpersonal skills, attention to details, and the ability to multi-task are required. Exposure to public companies would be an asset.

The firm provides a relaxed environment, flexibility and overtime is minimal but can be banked for time off. There is good potential for upward mobility.

Duties will include but not limited to:

• reconciliation of inter-company accounts and analysis of revenues and expense accounts.
• prepare monthly financial statements
• compile and analyze reports for management
• liaise with concerned parties on accounting issues
• assist with quarterly reports
• assist with annual budget preparation
• assist with preparing US tax returns
• complete monthly and quarterly duties including working papers
• provide assistance to the team and ad hoc projects.

Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and JD Edwards software are definitely an asset.

The successful candidate will be a professionally designated accountant (CA, CGA or equivalent) with a minimum 5 years of post qualification experience and strong project management skills. An advanced knowledge of GAAP and good exposure to corporate taxation is required. Excellent communication and analytical skills, the ability to deal with conflict and a proven leader will round out your qualifications.

This will be a great opportunity for those living in the Fraser Valley area and not wanting to commute to Downtown Vancouver (although this firm also has a Vancouver office).

This firm provides on-going career development opportunities, regular training, a positive environment and continual support to community programs. To be successful in this role, candidates must possess an accounting designation (CA, CGA, CPA, CMA) and a minimum 3 years experience in an internal / IT audit or risk advisory capacity. Completion or enrolment in the CIA, CISA, or CISSP program will definitely be an asset.

A strong work ethic, superb interpersonal and project management skills and a keen interest to learn will round out this candidate. We will also consider candidates at a Senior Consultant level.

To be successful in this role, you must be a designated accountant (CA or CGA) with a minimum 5 years of post qualification experience. Strong leadership, technical abilities and interpersonal skills are required. Experience and/or interest in business development will definitely be beneficial as this role offers a very realistic Partnership opportunity. The firm will also consider Manager-level candidates. Public company auditing experience is not required but an asset.

This will be a great alternative to the larger firms and provides flexibility and a balance work/lifestyle. Good growth potential, competitive salary, limited overtime hours and bonus offered.

• Consolidation of group companies.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly financial statements.
• Assist with compilation of earnings release presentation data.
• Reconcile and settle intercompany balances and G/L accounts.
• Assist with the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Preparation of account reconciliations and continuity schedules as required.
• Preparation of financial information/schedules for tax and audit purposes.
• Complete other quarter-end duties and working papers as assigned.
• Assist Financial Analysts as needed.
• Participate in projects as required by management.
• Implement process changes and improvements.
• Assist with board reporting.

Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and JD Edwards software are definitely an asset.

To be successful in this role, you must be a qualified CA or CGA, ideally with a minimum 5 years of post qualification experience. A good auditing background, strong project management and interpersonal skills are required. Recent public practice exposure is preferred but willing to consider candidates returning from industry. We will also consider less experienced candidates with good potential to step into a Manager position shortly.

This firm offers a good, positive environment and a very realistic opportunity to succeed the Partner, as the Partner is already in his 60’s.

If you enjoy the outdoors – hunting, fishing, hiking – and would like to relocate to a smaller community with a fabulous scenery, good affordable housing, and of course Partnership in 2-4 years time, then this is the ideal opportunity for you.

The firm will consider Senior Auditors with strong public company skills and will fast-track them to a Manager position.

• Preparation of financial statements for the Company and its subsidiaries
• Management of regulatory filings
• Production of monthly and quarterly management reports for internal purposes
• Assisting the VP, Treasurer in the preparation of reports and information to the Audit Committee and participating in presentations to them
• Reviewing accounting processes and developing new accounting models and implementing new policies and procedures
• Maintaining current knowledge of Canadian GAAP and preparing the Company for new accounting standards such as IFRS
• Liaising with external auditors
• Leading, managing a team of staff, providing direction and development for staff

Tax Compliance

• Prepare Federal and Provincial Income tax returns and Capital tax returns
• Coordinate the annual review and filing of all tax returns
• Review Non-resident tax requirements and file NR4's
• Prepare monthly tax provisions
• Liaise with tax authorities on information requests and appealing assessments

Commodity Tax

• Research commodity tax issues
• Review, prepare and pay monthly commodity tax returns
• Review and implement tax rate changes across multi-jurisdictions

Special Projects / Other

• Oversee transfer pricing audits
• Research transfer pricing issues
• Prepare foreign reporting returns for foreign affiliates
• Projects assigned by VP Corporate Taxation

The successful candidate must be a CA or CPA and has completed the CICA in-depth tax course. Experience working in industry is highly recommended but will consider a seasoned Tax Manager, coming directly from a large CA firm. A minimum 3-5 years of Canadian corporate tax experience is required and exposure to international taxation is an asset. You must also possess strong communication skills, attention to details, and the ability to multi-task.

This is a great opportunity to join a global company and eventually even acquire some international tax exposure. There will be the occasional travel but not extensively. This organization offers a very competitive salary plus bonus. It also provides flexibility and good growth potential to take on higher level, complex tax work. This position is based in the Lower Mainland but could be based in Washington State (if interested) for someone looking to relocate to the US eventually.

• Leading and managing complex assurance engagements, including overseeing planning stages and budgets.
• Providing direction and expertise to staff, assisting in problem solving and ensuring clients’ expectations are clearly communicated and adequately serviced.
• Reporting to Partners in the overall management of engagements.
• Coaching and mentoring staff in developing their technical abilities.
• Participating in business development initiatives to source new clients to grow the Assurance Practice and to identify potential opportunities for other service lines.
• Assisting in the recruitment of the firm’s professional services personnel.

Applicants will have a CA designation with a minimum 2 years post qualification experience in Assurance or Accounting (4 plus years for Senior Managers). Recent experience working in public practice is preferred, although will consider candidates returning from industry. Strong management & technical skills and proven leadership qualities are required to lead teams of staff. You must also be client service-focused and possess excellent interpersonal skills to deal with all levels of management.

The firm offers excellent advancement opportunities, promoting staff development while recognizing the importance of work-life balance. Summer work hours are reduced and alternative work arrangements can be accommodated, if necessary.

• Planning and full execution of fieldwork from monitoring budgets, staffing resources to providing full write-ups on the engagements.
• Supervising the work of junior staff and providing mentoring to assist in their development of technical skills.
• Liaising with clients and keeping Managers / Partners informed on the progress, ensuring exceptional delivery of services to clients.
• Working closely with clients to identify potential business opportunities available to other Service Lines within the firm.
• Assisting with personal and corporate tax work, if necessary.

Applicants must possess a professional accounting designation (CA or equivalent) with a minimum 2 years public practice experience in assurance. You must also have excellent communication & analytical skills, the ability to multi-task and proven leadership ability.

The firm offers coaching and mentoring to promote staff development while providing challenging assignments in an environment that allows for work-life balance. Summer hours at the firm are reduced and overtime throughout the year is quite manageable (expecting 150 OT hours per year). Overtime worked can either be banked for time off or paid out.

• Preparing and reviewing corporate tax returns.
• Managing accounting for income taxes for subsidiary operations in Canada.
• Administering and maintaining the tax compliance software.
• Researching complex tax issues and proposing tax-saving opportunities to the Group.
• Reviewing and maintaining internal controls for the Group through continual review of operational risks, compliance audits and building key relationships with regulators.
• Managing special assignments, allocated by Senior Management.

The successful candidate will be a CA or equivalent with 3 -4 years of tax experience and has completed the CICA in-depth tax course. This is a great opportunity to join a professional tax department with good potential to move into a Senior Manager role. Candidates wanting to leave public practice are encouraged to apply. Will consider out-of-province candidates.

To be successful in this role, applicants must be a CA, CGA or equivalent and have completed (or in the process of completing) the CICA in-depth tax course. You will also possess strong leadership qualities, superb communication skills and the ability to multi-task and manage multiple, complex engagements.

This firm offers a competitive salary, overtime, bonus, and flex-time in addition to a positive work environment. If you enjoy practising tax and servicing owner-managed clients but don’t want the long hours at a Big 4, then this would be a great alternative and opportunity for you.

Private Company Services – As Manager, you will work closely with owner-managed clients to provide a variety of tax services to them. These include claiming R&D tax credits, managing commodity taxes & property taxes, tax reporting and tax planning. You will manage a group of tax and audit professionals in the delivery of tax services to clients.

Indirect Taxes – As a Manager or Senior Tax Manager in this group, you will manage client relations and provide advisory and/or recovery work in the areas of GST, PST, customs and excise duties. You will conduct research on tax legislations and liaise with tax authorities, while preparing refund claims and submissions for tax recoveries. Candidates with experience working in countries with GST issues such as Australia are encouraged to apply.

Scientific Research and Experimental Development – This tax service line is focused on assisting clients who continually develop new technologies, products or processes to realize R&D tax credits. In this role, you will work with a team to identify opportunities within the client’s operations that could qualify for SR&ED credits to achieve tax savings. Using your tax & financial background, you will prepare and provide supporting documentation, ensuring the quality of the finalized claim and assisting clients during reviews conducted by the CRA.

Transfer Pricing – As a Manager or Senior Tax Manager, you will coordinate and manage engagements that include analyzing client’s cross-border transactions for tax compliance purposes and international tax planning to minimize global taxes. You will assist clients in developing transfer prices and design cost-sharing arrangements for the transfer of goods, services and intangible property. You will also use your strong technical tax & interpersonal skills to develop strategies and negotiate with the tax authorities during transfer pricing audits.

This firm provides on-going career development opportunities, regular coaching, tax training while offering a work-life balance and continual support to community programs. To be successful in these roles, candidates must possess a CA / CGA / CMA designation or LLB with a minimum 3 years tax experience in one of the above specialized areas. Completion or enrolment in the CICA in-depth tax Part 2 is preferred. A strong work ethic, superb interpersonal skills and a keen interest to learn will round out this candidate.

The firm also provides on-going career development opportunities, regular coaching, tax training while offering a work-life balance and continual support to community programs. To be successful in this role, candidates must possess a CA / CGA designation or LLB or equivalent with a minimum of 4 plus years of Canadian Corporate Tax experience. Completion or enrolment in the CICA in-depth tax course is required. A strong work ethic, superb interpersonal skills and a keen interest to learn will round out this candidate. Will also consider candidates with less experience for a Tax Senior role.

Candidates must have a minimum of a commerce degree (MBA preferred) with at least five years of commercial real estate development and construction lending at a chartered bank, trust company, credit union, or reputable financial institution.

Excellent appraisal and negotiating abilities are required together with a thorough knowledge of the local real estate market and superior networking and communications skills. An entrepreneurial bent is essential.

This firm offers a competitive salary, overtime, bonus, and flex-time in addition to a positive work environment. If you're interested in obtaining the pubic company reporting experience but don't want the long hours at a Big 4, then this could a great opportunity for you. The firm also has a non-downtown location for those wanting to avoid the commute to downtown.

As a leader, you will be responsible for building client relationships, gaining in-depth knowledge of client operations and to lead and motivate a team of staff, ensuring departmental goals are being met. Building on your technical abilities, you will continually stay abreast of tax developments by attending PD courses/seminars and maintaining contact with tax and/or other regulatory authorities. In addition to providing tax compliance services, you will also be given the opportunity to work in the consulting group and perhaps specialize in Risk Advisory Services or Mergers & Acquisitions.

To qualify for these roles, candidates will have a minimum 3 years relevant tax experience and possess an accounting designation. Completion of the CICA In-depth tax course is preferred but the firm will enrol successful candidates in this program. Strong managerial, organization and communication skills are required. Mining experience is definitely an asset.

For a Tax Senior role, we will consider recently-qualified CA's from Assurance, wanting to specialize in taxation and interested in pursuing the in-depth tax course.

This firm provides a competitive compensation package that includes overtime pay and/or bonus depending on the level of experience. Will recruit from out-of-province and provide relocation assistance and will consider candidates wanting to return to public practice. This position offers excellent opportunities for learning and career growth, while providing a positive work environment that seeks a balance in lifestyle. With a broad range of tax services offered, you can choose to specialize in areas that include Transaction Tax, Mining Tax and Expatriate Tax, to name a few.