Sharpe Wysman is a high quality, well networked Finance & Accounting recruitment consultancy specialising in the placement of designated accountants into mid to leadership level positions.

Genuine client partnering and outstanding client service are the key to our business. That means warm, honest and valued relationships backed up by insightful, effective and responsive service.

Through mutual trust and respect, our candidates are provided with access to high calibre job opportunities. We listen to your aspirations, give informative advice and care about finding you the right position.

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BC - Abbotsford
Controller
Job Type : Permanent
Category : Controller
Location/City : BC - Abbotsford
Date Created : 5/9/2012 11:34:52 AM
Region : Fraser Valley
Salary Range : 0.00 - 0.00 per year (Permanent)
Country/Locale : Canada
Id : 109
Area Code : 604


JOB DESCRIPTION:


Our client is a large, high growth business based in the heart of the Fraser Valley. It boasts a headcount of 200 employees and over 40 years of high quality service. It operates in an industry which is experiencing continued expansion, and our client is well placed as a key player within it.


These high levels of growth have led to the creation of an entirely new role, a Controller to report to the VP Finance. This is a great opportunity to learn from a highly skilled and successful senior business team.


The Controller's key responsibilities will include:


- Taking overall responsibility for the accounting department; managing, motivating and inspiring a team of 4 staff.
- Conducting performance analysis, liaising with operational and departmental heads to form a meaningful commentary on variances.
- Performing monthly financial reporting, driving accurate and timely results through proper management of accounting operations.
- Performing the group consolidation.
- Creating meaningful projections of the opportunities relating to possible new ventures, including acquisitions and joint ventures.
- Establishing and continuously improving internal controls and the whole corporate governance framework.
- Managing Treasury and forecasting cash requirements.


The business operates in a warm and family orientated environment. It already has operations across the World and continues to expand internationally from its headquarters in Abbotsford.


REQUIREMENTS:


- Be a strong team player, adept at building relationships at all levels and right across an organisation.
- Hold an accounting designation: CA, CGA or CMA.
- Be ambitious and dynamic.
- Possess strong financial reporting, analysis and consolidation skills.
- Be a down to earth, positive and straightforward individual.
- Possess at least 2 years of experience in an Assistant Controller or Controller position.


CONTACT:


Please submit your resume in strict confidence to Sukhjit Lalli, Sharpe Wysman at sukhjit@sharpewysman.com, placing 'Controller' in the title.



BC - Vancouver
* Sr. Manager - Audit
Job Type : Permanent
Category : * Sr. Manager - Audit
Location/City : BC - Vancouver
Date Created : 4/13/2012 11:39:16 AM
Region : Downtown
Salary Range : 110000.00 - 130000.00 per year (Permanent)
Country/Locale : Canada
Id : 64
Area Code : 604


JOB DESCRIPTION:


We are seeking a strong Senior Manager from a pubco or private company audit background who is interested in stepping up into a Partnership position within 2 years.  The Partnership opportunity has arisen out of a planned retirement.  The right candidate should be able to lead and develop client relationships; manage and enhance the internal team; and deliver strong client results.


The firm is a Top 20 mid-size public practice firm.  It provides its staff with the challenge and growth of a large firm coupled with the autonomy, work/life balance and warm team environment found in good quality medium sized firms.


The focus of the role is in leading the audits of Canadian private companies, with a strong emphasis on providing meaningful business advisory and commentary to clients.  You will rapidly become a key relationship manager externally, working with Partners in bringing in new business and deepening relationships with current clients.  As such previous experience in business development and marketing would be helpful.


You will also lead in the progression of your own team, being responsible for hiring decisions, staff development and staff wellbeing.


This is an excellent opportunity to secure your route into Partnership at a firm which offers a great mix of professional growth and lifestyle fulfillment.


CONTACT:


Please submit your resume in strict confidence to Sukhjit Lalli, Public Practice Specialist, Sharpe Wysman Inc. at sukhjit@sharpewysman.com





BC - Abbotsford
* Sr. Acct - Ass
Job Type : Permanent
Category : * Sr. Acct - Ass
Location/City : BC - Abbotsford
Date Created : 3/29/2012 2:39:26 PM
Region : Fraser Valley
Salary Range : 60000.00 - 65000.00 per year (Permanent)
Country/Locale : Canada
Id : 101
Area Code : 604


JOB DESCRIPTION:


Our client is a well established, further expanding and well known medium sized CA firm. They deliver high quality consultancy to owner managed businesses through the engagement of personable and knowledgeable assurance teams. Professionals within these teams can expect to receive excellent remuneration; a great work/life balance; and opportunities for promotion and growth. The firm's revenues continue to grow strongly, resulting in new positions regularly being created.


Our client is seeking a Chartered Accountant to join its Assurance team in the capacity of Senior Accountant. The right candidate will have extensive experience in performing reviews, NTRs and tax for owner managed businesses.


You will form part of a progressive firm with a large presence across the Lower Mainland.


CONTACT:


Please submit your resume in strict confidence by email, stating 'Senior Accountant' in the subject to Sukhjit Lalli, Public Practice Specialist, Sharpe Wysman Inc. at sukhjit@sharpewysman.com



BC - Chilliwack
* Sr. Acct - Ass
Job Type : Permanent
Category : * Sr. Acct - Ass
Location/City : BC - Chilliwack
Date Created : 2/8/2012 11:36:54 AM
Region :
Salary Range : 36000.00 - 52000.00 per year (Permanent)
Country/Locale :
Id : 97
Area Code : 604


JOB DESCRIPTION:


We are looking for a bright and ambitious Accountant to join a highly successful mid-size public public practice firm in Chilliwack.  The firm offers high value incentives to high quality professionals, including excellent remuneration, paid overtime and a group RRSP.  The firm has a strong mentorship program and is a recognised training office for the CGA designation.  The firm has a long history in the Fraser Valley and continues to grow strongly; as such opportunities for promotion are excellent.


The role will focus on providing assurance services to owner managed businesses, often in the agricultural sector.  You will perform reviews and notice to readers, and compliance in personal and corporate tax.  The right candidate will have between 1 to 4 years of public practice experience and be part way through their designation.


REMUNERATION:


$36,000 - $52,000 + Paid Overtime + Group RRSP + Extended Health


CONTACT:


Please submit your resume in strict confidence by email, stating "Intermediate Accountant" in the subject line, to Sukhjit Lalli, Public Practice Specialist, Sharpe Wysman Inc. at sukhjit@sharpewysman.com


 



BC - Vancouver
* Sr. Acct - Audit
Job Type : Permanent
Category : * Sr. Acct - Audit
Location/City : BC - Vancouver
Date Created : 1/31/2012 3:06:55 PM
Region : Vancouver
Salary Range : 0.00 - 0.00 per year (Permanent)
Country/Locale :
Id : 90
Area Code : 604


JOB DECRIPTION:


Does pursuing your pubco audit career at a CA firm where it's normal to do only 200 hours of overtime per year appeal to you?  If so, read on.


Our client is a professional, dynamic and well recognised public practice.  It provides a broad range of audit, advisory and tax services to public and private industry.  Within its pubco group it offers its team the chance to work on large and challenging clients in an environment which promotes work/life balance and flexibility.


It seeks a Senior Accountant with extensive experience in pubco audit to join the team.  The firm is an excellent training ground for professionals in this field, and there are lots of opportunities for promotion as a result of the continued growth of the business.


CONTACT:


Please submit your resume in strict confidence to Sukhjit Lalli, Public Practice Specialist, Sharpe Wysman Inc. at sukhjit@sharpewysman.com