Accounting Manager (Peterborough)

Job summary

The Accounting Manager will oversee a portfolio of corporate clients and lead a team of senior preparers in the completion of year-end files. They are responsible for ensuring financial compliance, providing strategic business recommendations, and managing client relationships.

Job details

We are currently seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join our Peterborough office. Who We Are At Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory, we exist to help entrepreneurs build the business, and the life, of their dreams. As a purpose-driven firm generating $25M in annual revenue with a team of 200 professionals, we combine deep expertise in accounting, tax, law, and advisory with an unwavering commitment to empowering business owners. Our culture is built on excellence, accountability, collaboration, and growth. We believe in supporting our people to reach their full potential, just as we support our clients in achieving theirs. Joining our team means being part of an innovative, fast-paced environment where your work has a direct impact on the success of entrepreneurs across Canada. Role (Overview of the Position): Manage a portfolio of corporate clients as their key contact, taking ownership of client onboarding and correspondence. Lead a team of senior preparers, organizing workflow and allocation of year-end letters and re-engagement initiatives as required. Review of year-end files (corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship) prepared by team in the Accounting department, including: Client service activities and special projects as they relate to the Accounting department; including exploring additional opportunities with existing clients to further growth. Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures. Collect and analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems. Supporting team members with guidance on file completion and obstacles in the way of meeting output objectives. Participate in performance feedback for team members including semi-annual performance reviews. Qualifications/Skills & Experience: CPA designation or equivalent hands-on public practice experience in preparing and completing accounting, corporate tax, and personal tax files for small to mid-sized clients. File review experience in a public practice setting; Solid knowledge of corporation tax; Solid knowledge of personal tax; Solid knowledge of accounting & GAAP; Confidence in leading client meetings, dealing with client concerns and issue resolution. Strong communication and relationship management skills for client and team interaction. IT skills – Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Caseware, Profile, TaxPrep, Jazz-It; We have Five Core Values at Our Firm: All In(passion for what you do and a commitment to excellence) Own It(solutions oriented, owning outcomes) Choose Opportunity (willingness to innovate) Relentless Excellence (redefining expectations) Better Together(teamwork drives the best results) Existing Vacancy: Internal and External Compensation: This position offers a starting salary range of $80,000 to $110,000 per year. Final compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s education, relevant experience, and skills. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Applicants are advised that AI may be used to support aspects of the recruitment process, such as application screening or scheduling Learn more about us here: https://gauvreaucpa.ca/join-us/ and in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuJBnoF5lpY Do our core values resonate with you? Does your skillset align with this role? If so, we want to hear from you!

What you’ll do

The Accounting Manager will oversee a portfolio of corporate clients and lead a team of senior preparers in the completion of year-end files. They are responsible for ensuring financial compliance, providing strategic business recommendations, and managing client relationships.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a CPA designation or possess equivalent hands-on public practice experience in accounting and tax file preparation. Proficiency in accounting software such as Caseware, TaxPrep, and Jazz-It is required, along with strong leadership and communication skills.

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Accounting
• Corporate tax
• Personal tax
• GAAP
• File review
• Client management
• Team leadership
• Caseware
• Profile
• TaxPrep
• Jazz-It
• Microsoft Office
• Financial reporting
• Strategic planning
• Performance management
• CaseWare Software Applications
• Relationship Management
• Accountability
• Workflow Management
• Solution-Oriented
• Client Onboarding
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Artificial Intelligence
• Corporate Tax
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Statements
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Innovation
• Microsoft Outlook
• Performance Review
• Tax Laws
• Tax Preparation
• Scheduling
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting
• Accounting Manager
• Accountants
• Financial Managers