Manager of Bookkeeping Services

Mclenehan And Associates Chartered Professional Accountants; Manitoba; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Manitoba seeks a Controller to manage client bookkeeping services and lead a growing team. The successful candidate will have at least 4 years in a similar role and hold a CPA designation. Responsibilities include client management, team training, and business development. Competitive salary, 4-day work week and great benefits offered.

Benefits

4-Day Work Week

Competitive salary

3 weeks vacation

Paid training and professional development

RRSP contribution matching

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a Controller position.
• Proven track record of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage 70 to 100 small business clients for bookkeeping services.
• Provide training and mentorship to the bookkeeping team.
• Lead business development efforts to onboard new clients.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Emotional intelligence

Education

Chartered Professional Accountant designation (CPA)

Job description

What's unique about this position?

• 4-Day Work Week (4 x 8-hour days each week)
• Salary competitive with full-time positions
• 3 weeks vacation, plus 1 week at Christmas
• Paid training and professional development
• RRSP contribution matching
• Benefits, including prescription, eye care, dental

Job Summary

This role supports our community of hundreds of individual and corporate clients.

As a member of our team, you will help us to provide an effortless customer experience and constantly look for ways to create value and opportunities for our clients.

Your day will consist of managing multiple projects, leading a team of bookkeeping professionals, meeting deadlines for financial reporting and tax filing, as well as providing our clients the value of professional advice.

This is a fast-paced job so you need to be well-organized and able to prioritize tasks quickly. If you're overwhelmed at the thought of spinning multiple plates, this position isn't for you.

A love of people and problem-solving will serve you well in this role.

Knowledge about small business tax planning and advisory services is a competitive advantage.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Client Service and Project Management

• Serve 70 to 100 small business owners engaged in monthly/weekly bookkeeping contracts as an outsourced resource for financial accounting and tax compliance
• Manage recurring projects to ensure service standards and project timelines are met
• Complete monthly quality assurance reviews of finished projects and uphold the highest quality standards for financial reporting for our clients
• Provide the value of professional advice and guidance on business improvement and profitable business growth

Leadership and Team Development

• Provide training, leadership and mentorship to a growing team of bookkeeping professionals, including constant feedback and periodic performance evaluations
• Manage the performance of your team against the key performance indicators (KPIs) established by the firm, including the preparation and monitoring of regular reports
• Implement software, systems and tools to improve the efficiency and efficacy of our bookkeeping department with other members of the firm's leadership team

Bookkeeping Business Development

• Meet with potential clients for bookkeeping services, to present our unique offering, prepare proposals for services, and win new work to help grow our firm.
• Manage the new client onboarding process from start to finish to ensure a seamless integration between our team and our new clients, including software setup and conversion, detailed client communications, and some client training.

Perform all duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Current colleagues would describe you as a clear communicator
• Challenging work brings you joy
• You have:
• Self awareness and emotional intelligence
• A commitment to continuous improvement
• A genuine love for people and a passion to do work at the highest level
• The drive to get things done without the need to be micro-managed
• You can:
• Give and receive both positive and constructive feedback
• Clearly and succinctly communicate both verbally and in writing
• Go the extra mile when the situation warrants it

Experience and Designation

• Chartered Professional Accountant designation (CPA)
• 4+ years in a Controller position
• A proven track record of successfully managing multiple priorities or projects in a fast-paced environment

Position Details

• Full-time salary and benefits
• 4-Day Work Week (4 x 8-hour days each week)
• RRSP contribution matching
• Work at either of our offices located at 1919 Portage Avenue or 1581 Pembina Hwy

McLenehan and Associates Chartered Professional Accountants Core Values

• Profit Minded - We do work that is profitable and allows our firm to grow
• Quality Focused - We review each other's projects and make sure we get it right
• Value Driven - We give great advice to clients which makes us valued partners

We believe that everyone deserves a chance to prosper in both their personal and professional lives. But in order to succeed, people need help. We help by teaching small business leaders to run better, more successful companies. If you are profit minded, quality focused, and value driven, then join our team!