Who Are We?
In an industry where the day-to-day can become mundane, we are a one-of-a-kind firm.
Our mission at Paul Teoh Chartered Professional Accountants is to better lives and entire communities by redefining how financial reporting can drive decisions. We are a small team of passionate individuals based out of Calgary who believe that public practice accounting has the potential to shape the future by providing the necessary clarity and peace of mind required in an increasingly difficult world.
Despite being geographically far from our clients, we continue to be sought out because of the reputation for our unconventional approach, belief in people, and commitment to helping clients achieve their long-term dreams and aspirations. We continue to believe in the growth potential of our team and clients, while striving to use our gifts and shared knowledge to create a better world for generations to come.
We are fortunate to be able to contribute so meaningfully to the communities we work with – whether through presenting at assemblies, or working side-by-side with clients to understand the reality of their situations. We have the chance to travel to incredibly beautiful places that few Canadians have the opportunity to experience, as the size of our team allows for emphasis on inclusion and oneness.
About the Role
As a Senior Accountant, you will be traveling onsite to small communities (50 to 1,000 people) in the Northwest Territories while working with an engagement team to complete audits for First Nations and their subsidiaries. You will be introduced to clients and begin building an understanding of the issues they face and the goals they hope to achieve. Your role in the audit will be fundamental – testing all aspects of the financial statements, as well as clients’ internal controls.
Among our Calgary clients, you will also be building a more contemporary public practice skillset – working with our diverse set of owner-managed businesses and non-profits. You may be performing everything from bookkeeping using various software, to assurance and compilation engagements, to completing corporate and personal tax returns.
You will learn how we provide peace of mind by “Making Business Fun”, in addition to helping clients advance towards their personal goals.
What Your Day-to-Day Will Look Like
- Work within an engagement team to perform audit testing and prepare audit working papers
- Engage with clients directly – assisting and performing bookkeeping tasks that involve fund accounting (primarily using Sage 50), in addition to year-end related inquiries and other accounting requests
- Plan, complete, and oversee audit/compilation/review/tax engagements – as an individual, or as part of a team
- Provide engagement progress updates to the COO/engagement partner on a regular basis
- Develop and contribute to the firm’s overall quality control
- Provide detailed file reviews and mentorship for other teammates
- Track billable/non-billable time spent on a daily basis
What You Need to Succeed. You:
- Hold an active Canadian CPA designation
- Have a minimum of five years’ post-qualification experience in public accounting, including direct client service responsibilities
- Do not require sponsorship to work in Canada and are able to work from our head office in Calgary when needed
- Have a genuine desire to embrace the opportunity of travel to Northern Canada for one to two weeks at a time
- Are easy-going, adaptable, and able to accommodate to the challenges and conditions that remote communities may face
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills to draft letters, prepare reports, and interact with clients and team members
- Believe in the importance of delivering quality client service
- Have a strong skillset with the use of information technology, including Microsoft Office and other applications, to manage work tasks efficiently and effectively
- Have the ability to work independently and adapt to change in a fast-paced environment
- Are structured, organized, and can manage simultaneous engagement timelines
- Enjoy working with others to solve problems and take initiative when unexpected challenges arise
- Have previous experience managing or leading teams in a professional setting
- Have worked extensively with Sage 50 or another accounting system
- Bring an open mindset and actively seek to learn from others’ perspectives
- Have a personal interest in Indigenous culture and related issues
Why Join Us?
- Hold an unconventional career as an accountant – committing to the improvement of others’ lives, while embracing adventure and meeting new people
- Endless opportunities for growth – freedom to shape your career in the way that best fits you
- Mentorship and coaching – we work without ego and are constantly looking for ways to upskill our team, on both a professional and personal level
- Competitive salary and a flexible private health spending benefits plan – fair compensation and personal wellbeing are of importance to us
- Starting with three weeks vacation and banked time off – we value work life balance
- Gratitude and supportiveness – employee recognition awards, monthly teambuilders; we have a culture of care and appreciation for one another
- Flexible work hours – we maintain core operating hours, but with the ability to structure your day based around your personal needs, alongside a flexible working-from-home policy
- Enjoy learning on-the-job – spanning a wide range of topics, methodologies, and industries
Our Values
- Rapport Builders – We build relationships based on seeking first to understand.
- Adaptable and Reliable – We are solution-oriented professionals who know how to adapt as needed.
- Purposeful Efforts – We share our hard-won knowledge to help clients achieve their big picture goals.
- Growth Mindset – We truly believe in the unlimited potential of people, whether for our team or for our clients.
What’s Next?
- Your application will be reviewed and those moving to the next stage will be asked to complete a brief one-way video interview
- Successful candidates will then be asked to schedule an in-person interview
