Assurance Senior Manager - Private Company

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.

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

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

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.

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 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.