Manager, CFO

Baker Tilly; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly in Calgary seeks an experienced Manager to lead the CFO team, ensuring service excellence and client satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

You will mentor Accounting and Data Advisors, oversee full-cycle accounting, and drive process improvements while maintaining strict regulatory compliance. This role offers growth opportunities in a collaborative, client-focused firm that values integrity and impact.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of full cycle bookkeeping experience.
• At least 5 years’ QuickBooks Online experience.
• Advanced knowledge of financial reporting, tax and strategic planning.
• Tech stack experience including integration of apps is considered an asset.
• Excellent computer skills and willingness to upgrade such skills, as required.
• A CPA designation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the review of client financial files to ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and adherence to internal standards.
• Mentor Accounting and Data Advisors through structured feedback and coaching; champion professional growth and succession planning.
• Act as the primary liaison for clients on financial reporting and advisory matters, delivering strategic insights and exceptional service.
• Oversee reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation; ensure integrity and timeliness of month-end and year-end close processes.
• Drive operational improvements and participate in high-level initiatives, including process optimization and organizational development.
• Ensure accurate preparation and submission of GST and other compliance filings; proactively manage financial risk.
• Collaborate with peers and senior leadership to plan, prioritize, and execute file completion strategies efficiently.
• Foster strong client relationships through personalized, attentive service and proactive problem-solving.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and continuous training to build a high-performing team aligned with organizational goals.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic time management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Technology proficiency

Regulatory compliance

Governance

Problem solving

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Education

CPA designation preferred

Job description

At Baker Tilly, we care about the impact you make. That’s why we’re invested in your growth from day one—because the steps you take today define your tomorrow.

We are currently seeking an experienced, motivated and client-driven individual to join our CFO team as a Manager, to assist us in providing service excellence, ensuring all aspects of our clients’ needs are met and exceeded. A role where your expertise will drive meaningful outcomes and your ambition will help shape what comes next. Here, you’ll collaborate with a dynamic team of professionals, united by a shared commitment to making a difference—for our clients, our communities, and one another.

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory and accounting firm dedicated to building better futures. With global reach and local roots, we combine the scale of a network with the trust of strong relationships. From audit and tax to consulting and specialist advisory services, we help clients navigate complexity and seize opportunity with clarity.

“There is no limit to the growth opportunities at Baker Tilly. We pride ourselves on promoting talent when we see it, and work with each professional to define what success means for them.”

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Financial Oversight & Compliance
  Lead the review of client financial files to ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and adherence to internal standards.
• Team Leadership & Development
  Mentor Accounting and Data Advisors through structured feedback and coaching; champion professional growth and succession planning.
• Client Relationship Management
  Act as the primary liaison for clients on financial reporting and advisory matters, delivering strategic insights and exceptional service.
• Full-Cycle Accounting Governance
  Oversee reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation; ensure integrity and timeliness of month-end and year-end close processes.
• Strategic Contribution
  Drive operational improvements and participate in high-level initiatives, including process optimization and organizational development.
• Regulatory Filings & Risk Management
  Ensure accurate preparation and submission of GST and other compliance filings; proactively manage financial risk.
• Workflow Coordination
  Collaborate with peers and senior leadership to plan, prioritize, and execute file completion strategies efficiently.
• Client-Centric Service Delivery
  Foster strong client relationships through personalized, attentive service and proactive problem-solving.
• Talent Onboarding & Training
  Support recruitment, onboarding, and continuous training to build a high-performing team aligned with organizational goals.

The successful candidate will have:

• at least 5 years’ experience in full cycle bookkeeping procedures
• at least 5 years’ experience in QuickBooks Online is required.
• advanced knowledge of financial reporting, tax and strategic planning
• Tech Stack experience including integration of apps is considered an asset.
• excellent computer skills and willingness to upgrade such skills, as required.
• A CPA designation is preferred

In addition to this, the ideal candidate will have:

• Proven leadership in dynamic environments
• Strategic time management
• Exceptional communication skills
• Analytical and technical expertise
• Advanced technology proficiency
• Regulatory and compliance knowledge
• Organizational and interpersonal strengths
• Confidentiality and governance
• Problem-solving and decision-making

When you join us, you can expect:

• Rewarding opportunities at every stage of your career
• Challenging and varied assignments
• Competitive compensation, incentives, and rewards
• Professional networking and mentoring programs
• A dynamic, entrepreneurial environment
• A leadership team committed to your success.
• To engage with leading experts and colleagues across Canada and the world
• The opportunity to influence tomorrow for clients, community and the profession.

Job type: Full-time

Your schedule: Monday to Friday

Where you'll work: Calgary, AB

When you join Baker Tilly, you become part of something bigger—an ambitious, forward thinking company that puts people first. Ideas matter, perspectives count, and every contribution builds a stronger future. If you’re ready to make an impact, we’re ready to meet
you.

We offer a competitive remuneration package based on experience and qualifications.

Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering, supporting, and celebrating a diverse workplace. Upon request, we will accommodate accessibility needs throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please let us know during the application process.