Accounting Manager

Notion CPA Inc.; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation 3 weeks

4 days PTO (paid time off)

Health and dental benefits

CPA dues compensation

Education and training

Flexible hybrid work

Job summary

Notion CPA Inc. in Surrey, BC is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager who can lead a team of accountants and oversee a portfolio of private company clients. You will mentor staff, manage client relationships, and provide high-quality accounting and tax services while supporting growth.

This in-office role during probation moves to a hybrid work arrangement with staff in the office three days a week. The ideal candidate thrives on detail, organizational excellence, and proactive financial

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recent Canadian public practice experience in a senior role.
• Experience reviewing compilations and corporate tax engagements.
• Strong understanding of ASPE and Canadian corporate tax.
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions for a portfolio of private company clients.
• Lead and supervise the accounting team, coaching senior and staff accountants.
• Plan engagements and ensure deadlines are met.
• Build strong client relationships and serve as primary contact for clients.
• Identify tax planning and advisory opportunities for clients.
• Assist with corporate reorganizations and other advisory engagements.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Communication

Time management

Mentoring staff

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

Do you like being a part of the bigger picture?

Then we are looking specifically for you! We are a rapidly growing CPA firm in Surrey BC which has sustained continual high paced growth since the inception of the firm. We pride ourselves by going above and beyond for the client and also breaking the stigma of what work life looks like for the accounting world.

Most of our staff work very little overtime throughout the year including the busy season.

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead a team of accountants and oversee a portfolio of private company clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys mentoring staff, managing client relationships, and providing high-quality accounting and tax services while developing into a senior leadership role.

Position

Notion CPA Inc. is looking for a driven Corporate Accounting Manager to join their team. If you are a hardworking, self-motivated, independent thinker this is your calling.

Note that this position is in-office during probation and will then be moved to an optional hybrid work from home. Staff are required to be in the office 3 days a week.

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to lead our finance team and ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of our financial operations. In this pivotal role, you will oversee all accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and account reconciliation. Your expertise will help drive strategic financial planning through budgeting and account analysis, supporting the company's growth and stability. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and passionate about maintaining robust financial systems using leading accounting software tools.

Duties:

• Manage a portfolio of private company clients across various industries.
• Review Compilations and Corporate income tax returns (T2), GST, payroll, and other compliance filings.
• Review and assist with personal tax returns during tax season.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor senior accountants and staff accountants
• Plan engagements and ensure deadlines are achieved.
• Build strong client relationships and act as the primary point of contact.
• Identify tax planning and advisory opportunities for clients.
• Assist with corporate reorganizations and other advisory engagements.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of recent Canadian public practice experience in a senior role
• Previous experience reviewing compilation and corporate tax engagements.
• Strong understanding of ASPE and Canadian corporate tax.
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.

Values

• Passion for innovation: We constantly search for new solutions and new ideas to help out clients and employees succeed in a technology and innovation driven world
• Respect for people: Businesses are built from great people, and we respect and value the people we get to work with to reach our goals and experience successes.
• Team focused: We choose to be highly collaborative and team focused within our internal team and the companies we work with.

What we Offer

• 3 weeks vacation with an additional 4 days of PTO
• Extended health and dental benefits (after a successful completion of 3 months probationary period)
• CPA dues compensated
• Paid professional education and training.
• Flexible hybrid work environment.

Salary depends on experience. Hours are somewhat flexible. Extended health and benefit package available after 3 months.