ABOUT OUR FIRM
Hogg, Shain & Scheck (“HSS”) is a boutique professional accounting firm that has been serving southern Ontario for over 50 years – and we’re growing! We provide audit, tax, and advisory services to a variety of types of clients, including entrepreneurs, corporations, charities and not-for-profit organizations, and subsidiaries of foreign entities.
We are a firm comprised of experienced and inspiring leaders, committed to the development and success of our team, personally and professionally through our own HSS Academy, CPA student programs, networking opportunities, seminar series, and our dine & learn events. Our head office is located in North Toronto, with clients across the Greater Toronto Area.
We also maintain international connections as a member of the MSI Global Alliance, a global association of over 250 independent accounting, legal, and consulting firms in 105 countries throughout the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle-East and Africa.
What does that mean for you? At HSS, you will have a real opportunity to thrive: to experience all kinds of organizations and companies in practically every industry; to grow and progress in your career; to learn and invest in you and your career development through our HSS Academy; and to contribute to the growth of our firm.
At HSS, you will be a key and valued team member.
KEY RESPONSIBLITIES
- Act as the primary client contact during compilation, review, audit and tax engagements, including coordinate, schedule and leading client meetings independently; regular follow up; and timely response to client inquiries.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, especially with recurring engagements.
- Take ownership of engagement timelines and deliverables, proactively managing deadlines and expectations; provide regular updates to Managers/Partners.
- Supervise, mentor, and support junior staff; delegate tasks effectively to ensure file completion; and provide timely feedback and guidance.
- Maintain accountability for all file components, including junior staff’s work and open client items.
- Schedule and lead team and client planning meetings; contribute to internal team training and development sessions.
- Demonstrate strong project management and prioritization skills across multiple engagements, ensuring timely completion of working papers and file sign-offs.
- Prepare and review financial statements and other client correspondence, with limited edits required.
- Conduct research using CPA Canada Handbook and propose solutions for complex matters.
- Understand and apply appropriate assurance testing procedures based on assertions and risk levels.
- Apply professional judgment and skepticism to assess client responses and financial data.
- Monitor and update time budgets, schedules, and workload trackers.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Holds a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or working towards the same;
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience at a public accounting firm;
- Strong technical skills and practical knowledge of the professional engagement manual;
- Experience managing and developing junior staff;
- Strong knowledge of the CPA Accounting and Assurance handbook;
- Experience with CaseWare, CaseView and Jazz It is considered an asset;
- Strong communication and presentation skills;
- Ability to manage projects and time budgets to meet client deadlines;
- Ability to multitask competing client demands;
- A positive attitude and desire to grow professionally.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Career Growth opportunities;
- Competitive compensation package including extended health care, dental, health spending account, and group benefits;
- Support and mentorship throughout the process of earning your CPA designation and thereafter;
- Continuing Professional Development courses and informal training and development opportunities. HSS will also reimburse you for approved professional development fees and membership dues;
- An open-door culture promoting interaction with all staff levels, including partners;
- GoodLife fitness corporate membership discounts; and
- Social events and corporate volunteering to foster team collaboration.
Please apply by submitting your resume to [email protected].
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
