Accounting Manager

Company Description CJ Chartered Professional Accountants (CJCPA), headquartered in British Columbia, Canada, is a trusted accounting firm providing personalized financial, accounting, bookkeeping, taxation, auditing, and business advisory services. The firm supports individuals and businesses across diverse industries, including construction, transportation, media, agriculture, and professional services. CJCPA leverages extensive experience and domain expertise to enhance client performance, support regulatory compliance, and drive sustainable financial growth. The team designs cost-effective, results-oriented solutions in areas such as tax filing, management consulting, estate planning, payroll, and cloud accounting. For more information about CJCPA’s services and industry focus, visit https://cjcpa.ca/. Role Description This full-time, on-site Accounting Manager role is based in Langley, BC. The Accounting Manager will oversee client engagement workflows, perform high-level review of financial statements and tax filings, manage team deliverables, and mentor accounting staff while delivering exceptional client service. Key Responsibilities Engagement Execution & Workflow: Manage file progress, resource allocation, and workflow for complex compilation engagements, review engagements, and specialized advisory assignments. Financial Statement Review: Review draft working papers, financial statements, and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure full compliance with Canadian ASPE and IFRS standards. Taxation Oversight: Review corporate income tax returns (T2), individual tax returns (T1), partnership filings, and indirect sales tax filings (GST/HST, PST) for statutory compliance. Staff Leadership & Mentorship: Provide technical guidance, work paper review feedback, and ongoing professional development support for senior accountants, associates, and junior staff. Client Advisory & Service: Act as a primary client contact, advising management on internal accounting controls, tax efficiency, and financial reporting optimizations. Systems & Practice Integration: Leverage cloud-based tax, audit, and ERP systems to maintain high accuracy, security, and operational efficiency. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent higher education in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (ACCA, CPA, or foreign accounting credential recognized via ECA). Experience: Minimum of 2–3 years of directly related progressive accounting and supervisory/managerial experience (preferably in public practice or senior corporate accounting). Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency with Canadian GAAP/ASPE/IFRS, corporate tax filing systems, and modern cloud accounting platforms. Residency Requirement: Must reside in British Columbia, Canada

The Accounting Manager oversees client engagement workflows and performs high-level reviews of financial statements and tax filings. They are also responsible for mentoring accounting staff and providing strategic financial advisory services to clients.

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 2-3 years of progressive accounting and supervisory experience. Proficiency in Canadian GAAP/ASPE/IFRS and residency in British Columbia are required.

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• Financial Statement Review
• Corporate Tax Filing
• Canadian ASPE
• IFRS
• Staff Mentorship
• Client Advisory
• Workflow Management
• Cloud Accounting
• T2 Corporate Returns
• T1 Individual Returns
• GST/HST/PST Filing
• Internal Accounting Controls

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 19, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available