Assurance Senior Manager - Private Company

Location: Vancouver, BC
Salary Range:$125,000 - $160,000

Smythe LLP isseekingan experienced and strategicAssurance Senior Managerto 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 deliverAssurance,Advisory, andTax 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:

• LeadAssurance,Advisory, andTax 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 andmaintainstrong client relationships whileidentifyingopportunities 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 Accountantsthrough 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
• Minimum8+ years of public practice experience, including at least 3 years in a management role
• Strong technicalexpertisein assurance, private company advisory services, and tax compliance
• Demonstratedexperience managing complex client engagements and multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Proven success developing andmaintaininglong-term client relationships andidentifyingbusiness 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 workadditionalhours during peak periods
• Commitment tomaintaininga consistent work schedule to support client and team needs

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

• Homeoffice allowance

• Annual wellness allowance

• Monthly Senior Manager allowance

We thank all applicants for their interest in Smythe LLP. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.