Accounting Manager

NLG - Next Level Group; Charlottetown; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

RRSP matching

Wellness support

Fitness benefits

Flexible scheduling

Remote work options

Maternity leave top-up

Career development

Job summary

NLG - Next Level Group is seeking a CPA-aligned accounting professional to manage working papers, financial statements, and tax filings for clients in Charlottetown, PEI. You will lead engagements, balance priorities, and uphold quality standards while providing advisory support.

The role emphasizes mentorship of junior staff, strong client communication, and opportunities for flexible scheduling. Remote work options enhance work-life balance within a Canada-wide context.

Qualifications

• CPA designation or nearing completion of the CPA program.
• Public accounting experience with financial statement preparation and tax compliance.
• Strong technical accounting, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management abilities.
• Interest in mentoring others and continuing professional development.
• Familiarity with TaxPrep and CCH software would be an asset but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review working paper files for audits, review engagements, and compilations (Notice to Reader engagements).
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, along with corporate and personal tax filings.
• Lead client engagements, manage competing priorities, and ensure deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Support tax planning, compliance, and related advisory services.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and professional service.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to junior accounting staff.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment and identify opportunities for ongoing process improvements.

Skills

CPA designation

Public accounting

Technical accounting

Communication skills

Mentoring

Tax software familiarity

Tools

TaxPrep

CCH

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and review working paper files for audits, review engagements, and compilations (Notice to Reader engagements).
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, along with corporate and personal tax filings.
• Lead client engagements, manage competing priorities, and ensure deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Support tax planning, compliance, and related advisory services.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and professional service.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to junior accounting staff.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment and identify opportunities for ongoing process improvements.

Qualifications and Experience

• CPA designation or nearing completion of the CPA program.
• Experience in public accounting, including exposure to financial statement preparation and tax compliance.
• Strong technical accounting, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management abilities.
• An interest in mentoring others and continuing to develop professionally.
• Familiarity with TaxPrep and CCH software would be an asset but is not required.

Compensation and Benefits

The firm offers a competitive compensation package along with a flexible and supportive work environment, including:

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• Retirement benefits: RRSP matching program.
• Health and wellness: Wellness support and fitness benefits.
• Work-life balance: Flexible scheduling and remote work options.
• Family support: Maternity leave top-up.
• Professional development: Opportunities for continued learning, mentorship, and career growth.