Manager, Client Accounting Services

Mcgovern Hurley Llp; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking accounting firm in Toronto is seeking a Manager for Client Accounting Services to oversee complex engagements and mentor a team. The ideal candidate has 8-10 years of accounting experience, a CPA designation, and a strong proficiency in QuickBooks Online. This role emphasizes client service, technology integration, and leadership within a collaborative environment, offering competitive compensation and hybrid work flexibility.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Hybrid work flexibility

Access to modern technologies

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of progressive accounting experience in senior roles like Controller or CFO.
• Experience managing multiple client relationships in public practice or CAS firm.
• Demonstrated success in technology-enabled bookkeeping environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as a lead advisor and fractional CFO for a portfolio of clients.
• Develop and implement growth strategies for CAS.
• Own the financial reporting process and troubleshoot accounting issues.

Skills

Client-centric mindset

Strong analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Education

CPA designation

MBA or additional financial certifications

Tools

QuickBooks Online (QBO)

DEXT

Fathom

Xero

Job description

Manager, Client Accounting Services

Over the past 40 years, we have assisted public companies in a wide range of industries including natural resources, manufacturing, technology, real estate, and life sciences meet their financial reporting and continuous disclosure requirements. Our comprehensive array of services is designed to address the key challenges for public companies that operate locally and globally. Our firm is one of the top 10 firms in Canada providing services to this highly regulated sector with over 130 public company audits performed annually.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Manager to join our growing Client Accounting Services (CAS) team. This role is ideal for a former fractional CFO, Controller, or experienced senior finance leader who is passionate about delivering high-impact advisory and accounting services to clients across a variety of industries. As a strategic leader in our CAS practice, you will oversee complex engagements, mentor a team of bookkeepers / staff accountants, and deliver value-added insights through technology-driven accounting platforms such as QuickBooks Online (QBO), DEXT, Fathom, and others.

McGovern Hurley LLP offers a leadership opportunity within a growing CAS practice at a well-respected, forward-thinking mid-market accounting firm. We foster a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. Team members benefit from access to modern, cloud-based technologies that support efficient workflows, along with competitive compensation, hybrid work flexibility, and a clearly defined career path.

Responsibilities :

• Act as a lead advisor and fractional CFO / controller for a portfolio of clients, primarily in the SMB and professional services sectors
• Collaborate with the CAS Partner to develop and implement growth strategies for CAS, including expansion of value-added and virtual CFO services
• Contribute to firm-wide CAS initiatives including technology implementation, process optimization, and staff training
• Lead client onboarding, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, KPI tracking, and strategic financial advisory
• Serve as the main point of contact for key client relationships, ensuring excellent service delivery and client satisfaction
• Identify opportunities for business improvement, cost savings, and financial clarity for clients
• Supervise and mentor a team of bookkeepers / staff accountants, ensuring timely and accurate month-end close and reporting
• Establish workflow best practices and accountability standards to manage multiple client files efficiently
• Play an active role in hiring, training, and coaching staff as the CAS team scales
• Own the financial reporting process from transactional bookkeeping to monthly financial statements and dashboards
• Troubleshoot complex accounting issues and ensure accuracy in reconciliations, accruals, and compliance with ASPE or tax basis as needed
• Lead the implementation and integration of cloud-based accounting tools : QBO, DEXT, Plooto, Wagepoint, Hubdoc, Xero, or similar platforms

Qualifications :

CPA designation (or equivalent international designation); MBA or additional financial certifications considered an asset

8-10 years of progressive accounting experience, including senior roles as Controller or CFO, preferably in a fractional or outsourced model

Demonstrated success managing multiple client relationships in a public practice, CAS firm, or similar outsourced finance setting

Deep knowledge of QuickBooks Online (QBO) is essential. Experience with DEXT, Hubdoc, Wagepoint, Xero, and related tools strongly preferred

Experience working with or managing bookkeeping teams in a technology-enabled environment

Nice-to-Haves :

Experience with project-based pricing models or value billing in professional services

Exposure to startup, freight forwarding, manufacturing or professional services

Familiarity with KPIs, dashboards, and building management reporting packages in Excel, Fathom, or Power BI

Skills and Competencies :

Client-centric mindset with the ability to build trust and deliver proactive insights

Team-oriented leader who values collaboration, mentoring, and delegation

Detail-oriented and organized, capable of managing competing priorities with accuracy and efficiency

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to distill financial data into actionable insights

Strong written and verbal communication, including the ability to present financials clearly to non-finance clients

Comfort working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with evolving processes and team structure

Join our team!

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