Recruiter

Recruiter – Experienced Hires (18 months Contract) 

Starting from $90,000/year

Location: Downtown Vancouver, BC 
 
Our Firm   
Smythe LLP is a leading professional services firm with offices in Vancouver, North Vancouver, and Langley. Since 1980, Smythe has assisted clients in BC, Canada and across the border with their accounting, assurance, taxation, insolvency and advisory needs. Smythe’s clients include private, public, family-owned and non-profit organizations across a wide range of industries. Smythe is also a member of Allinial Global, one of the largest international accounting networks.   

The firm’s diverse team comprises over 200 individuals in both professional and support roles, all of whom work together to achieve our mission of building meaningful connections, providing expertise and delivering enduring value to our clients.     

About the Role 
We are seeking a Talent Acquisition professional focused on recruiting experienced accounting professionals within a CPA firm environment. This role will lead full-cycle recruitment for senior-level hires, including Senior Accountants, Managers, Senior Managers, and Directors across Assurance, Tax, and Advisory. 

This position is highly proactive and outreach-driven. You will spend a significant portion of your time directly engaging passive candidates through cold outreach, including phone calls and LinkedIn messaging, to build relationships and generate interest. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for experienced public practice accounting roles (Senior Accountant through Senior Manager/Director/Principal, as applicable) across Assurance, Tax (including Cross-Border Tax), and Advisory 

• Partner with Partners and senior leaders to define hiring needs, scorecards, and candidate profiles 

• Build and execute targeted sourcing strategies to engage passive talent in the CPA firm market 

• Conduct consistent daily outbound outreach (cold calling, LinkedIn messaging, referrals, and networking) to generate qualified pipelines 

• Assess candidates for technical depth, client exposure, and progression within public practice; present shortlists with clear recommendations 

• Manage the end-to-end interview and selection process, ensuring alignment, timely feedback, and strong candidate experience 

• Lead offer strategy and negotiations, supporting closing in a competitive market 

• Track and report talent pipeline, outreach activity, and hiring progress; maintain accurate ATS/CRM data and recruiting dashboards. 

Qualifications 

• 5+ years of recruitment experience, ideally focused on experienced hires 

• Agency recruiting and/or in-house talent acquisition experience within professional services 

• Proven experience recruiting public practice accounting talent at the Senior Accountant level and above 

• Comfortable sourcing and engaging passive candidates via cold calling, LinkedIn messaging, referrals, and networking 

• Demonstrated success in engaging and converting passive candidates 

• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders (e.g., Partners and senior leaders) 

• Strong negotiation and closing skills in a competitive talent market  

• Excellent communication and relationship management skills 

• Experience using an ATS/CRM with strong data hygiene and reporting discipline 

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail  

Additional Requirements (Nice to Have) 

• Strong understanding of CPA designation requirements and career progression within a CPA firm 

• Experience recruiting within a mid-market or large CPA firm  

• Established network within the accounting community  

• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools  

What Smythe offers  

At Smythe, we strive to offer a competitive salary and benefits package that accurately reflects our people’s values and ambitions. We prioritize professional development and have fostered a dynamic and progressive work culture. As a firm, our focus is on collaboration and building personal relationships with clients, mentors and peers. Learn more about what you can expect from Life at Smythe by visiting our website (www.smythecpa.com) and following us on Instagram (@lifeatsmythe) and LinkedIn (Smythe LLP).