Accounting Manager (Peterborough)

Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory in Peterborough seeks an experienced Accounting Manager to lead a portfolio of corporate clients, oversee onboarding, and serve as the main client contact.

You will supervise a team of senior preparers, review year‑end files for various entity types, drive efficiency, advise on resource use, and contribute to business growth while upholding our core values.

Qualifications

• 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 and issue resolution.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills for client and team interaction.
• IT skills - Word, Excel, Outlook, Caseware, Profile, TaxPrep, Jazz‑It.

Responsibilities

• 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 year-end files (corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship) prepared by team, including client service activities and opportunities for 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.
• Support team members with guidance on file completion and obstacles in meeting output objectives.
• Participate in performance feedback for team members including semi-annual performance reviews.

Skills

CPA designation

File review

Leadership

Communication

IT skills

Education

CPA designation or equivalent

Tools

Caseware

Profile

TaxPrep

Jazz-It

Job description

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

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