Private Enterprise Manager

The Role

The Private Enterprise Manager plays a critical leadership role within our public practice firm. This position is responsible for managing assurance, compilation, and advisory engagements for privately held businesses, including entrepreneurial, family-owned, and mid-market clients. The Manager provides technical expertise, delivers client-focused solutions, and develops team members, while maintaining the firm’s high standards of quality and professionalism.

Who We Are

Andersen LLP is a member of Andersen Global, specializing in U.S. and Canadian cross-border tax services with head offices in Vancouver, BC, and Calgary, AB. Best-in-class service, stewardship, independence, seamlessness, and transparency – these are the five core values that guide the talented employees at Andersen LLP. We are committed to hiring highly motivated individuals who desire to enhance their career and make a distinct impact. We aim to be the benchmark for quality in our industry and serve as the standard by which other firms are measured.

Andersen LLP offers a rewarding career path for exceptional individuals and a comprehensive benefit package We foster an environment based on learning and allow our employees to grow through hands-on work experience. We offer educational career training to enhance our employees’ professional development goals.

Key Responsibilities

· Manage multiple private enterprise engagements (review, compilation, advisory, and corporate tax compliance).

· Act as the primary client contact, building and maintaining strong professional relationships.

· Provide timely, value-added advice on accounting, tax, and business matters affecting private enterprises.

· Identify opportunities for cross-service referrals and growth within client portfolios.

· Review financial statements, tax filings, and working papers for accuracy and compliance with ASPE, PSAS, IFRS and firm standards.

· Research complex accounting and tax issues and provide practical solutions to clients.

· Ensure engagement files are completed in accordance with firm methodologies and regulatory requirements.

· Supervise, coach, and mentor junior and senior staff on engagements.

· Provide constructive feedback and contribute to performance evaluations.

· Support a culture of learning and professional development within the practice.

· Participate in business development activities, including proposals, networking, and client presentations.

· Contribute to internal initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and client service delivery.

· Collaborate with partners on strategic priorities for the Private Enterprise group.

Qualifications

· CPA designation (or equivalent) with a minimum of 4–5 years of experience in public practice.

· Strong technical knowledge of ASPE, PSAS, IFRS, corporate taxation, and assurance standards.

· Direct experience with Caseware Cloud

· Ability to sign-off on Compilations

· Proven ability to manage multiple client engagements and deadlines.

· Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship management skills.

· Demonstrated leadership ability with experience supervising and developing staff.

· Entrepreneurial mindset with a client-first approach and strong business acumen.

The successful candidate will be required to work out of our Calgary or Edmonton offices.