Senior Accountant- Public Accounting

Senior Accountant / Manager, Boutique CPA Firm, Montréal Job: 16817668 Hybrid, 3 days/week in office Salary: $70,000 to $90,000 + Benefits + Annual Performance Bonus ( almost guarnteed) Vacation: 3 to 4 weeks + Firm Closure During the Holidays,Total about 5-6 weeks. Work-Life Balance That Actually Exists Forget the 70 hour busy seasons. This firm believes great professionals perform best when they have a life outside of work. Even during tax season, hours typically remain between 45 and 50 hours per week, with additional time off provided during quieter periods. The partners lead by example and genuinely value flexibility and family time. Join a Boutique Firm Where Your Work Matters This well established Montréal CPA firm has built an outstanding reputation over more than 40 years by delivering personalized, high quality service to entrepreneurs, professionals, holding companies, and private corporations. If you're looking to move beyond simply preparing files and want greater client exposure, more complex work, and the opportunity to become a trusted advisor, this could be the career move you've been waiting for. Why You'll Love It Here Stable, respected CPA firm with over 40 years of success Collaborative team where your ideas and contributions are valued Direct mentorship and exposure to experienced Partners Interesting client base including holding companies, investments, and owner managed businesses Strong client interaction with real advisory opportunities Competitive salary plus annual performance bonus Hybrid work schedule, 3 days in the office 3 to 4 weeks vacation plus a two week office closure during the holidays Healthy work-life balance throughout the year Clear opportunities for professional growth and advancement What You'll Be Doing Prepare and review compilation and review engagement files Prepare and review Canadian corporate tax returns (T2), personal tax returns (T1), and trust returns where applicable (T3-T4) Work on files involving holding companies, investment corporations, and corporate reorganizations Meet directly with clients to discuss financial reporting, tax planning, and business matters Review files prepared by junior staff and provide coaching and mentorship Ensure high quality financial reporting and compliance with Canadian tax legislation and ASPE What We're Looking For CPA designation or actively pursuing CPA 3+ years of public accounting experience Strong understanding of Canadian corporate taxation and ASPE Experience with holding companies and investment structures is considered a strong asset Comfortable building relationships and communicating directly with clients French and English bilingualism is an asset If you're looking for a firm where you'll be challenged professionally, appreciated personally, and enjoy a healthier balance between work and life, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today by sending your resume to: [email protected] TSSHP | LI-TS1

Prepare and review compilation and review engagement files, including Canadian corporate, personal, and trust tax returns. Provide coaching to junior staff and act as a trusted advisor to clients regarding financial reporting and tax planning.

Requires a CPA designation or active pursuit of one, with at least 3 years of public accounting experience. Strong knowledge of ASPE and Canadian corporate taxation is essential, and bilingualism in French and English is an asset.

• Benefits • Annual Performance Bonus • Vacation • Firm Closure During The Holidays

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• Public Accounting
• Canadian Corporate Taxation
• ASPE
• Financial Reporting
• Tax Planning
• T2 Returns
• T1 Returns
• T3-T4 Returns
• Compilation Engagements
• Review Engagements
• Client Relationship Management
• Mentorship
• Bilingualism

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Aug 29, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Office presence

3 days per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level