About the role

Manager overseeing accounting operations and leading a team at Baker Tilly. Responsible for client engagements, staff development, and bookkeeping processes in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of accounting technicians in the completion of client work
Oversee bookkeeping and payroll processes for multiple engagements at once
Coordinate client engagement scheduling and manage staff capacity
Supervise and manage the completion of department tasks to meet deadlines
Manage, mentor, train and develop junior and senior staff
Review the work of your direct team, ensuring accuracy and completeness of work
Manage client engagements in a team environment and ensure consistent communication with other departments
Provide complex bookkeeping assistance to clients, internally and externally
Utilize strong time management skills to meet deadlines, deliver quality work, anticipate and resolve client issues in a timely manner
Lead the onboarding of new client engagements and the transition of existing clients to cloud-based technologies
Work with digital team to create innovative solutions for clients
Manage project financials, including budgets, WIP, and billing analyses
Assist in developing and implementing bookkeeping policies and processes to ensure optimal efficiency, accuracy and compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Maintain regular contact with clients and taxation authorities (CRA) to complete all routine formalities from an accounting perspective
Actively participate in departmental recruitment and employee onboarding

Diploma or Degree in Accounting or Commerce. CPA designation is an asset.
5+ years of accounting and/or bookkeeping experience.
Experience in a public accounting environment is an asset.
Minimum of 3 years in a progressive management experience.
Proven leadership skills in a collaborative environment.
Exceptional interpersonal, communication and client service skills.
A passion for learning and developing self and team members to the next level.
Mastery of QuickBooks Online, and other applications that support an integrated cloud-based accounting environment.
Excellent project management skills including the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
Take ownership of assigned client work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn and develop.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work effectively both independently as well as part of a team.
Candidates must possess a strong knowledge of Canadian sales tax rules and compliance, including GST/HST regulations, provincial sales tax requirements, and the ability to navigate complex tax scenarios to ensure accurate and timely reporting.

Competitive total rewards package, including salary and incentive program
Robust benefits plan (health, dental, life, dependent life, AD&D, STD, LTD, etc.)
RRSP matching
Generous paid time off package (vacation, personal, sick, firm holidays, etc.)
Health & Wellness Spending Accounts
Cell phone allowance
Complimentary on-site gym
Free, plentiful parking
Dress for your day, including casual
Growth-focused coaching, mentoring, feedback, and growth plan reviews
Learning and professional development opportunities as well as paid professional dues
Work-life integration (professional flexibility, working remotely opportunities, compressed work weeks, EFAP, etc.)
Fun at work year-round with firm-sponsored social events, yoga, lunch and learns, registered massage therapy visits, espresso happy hours, free snacks and meals, teambuilding events, therapy dog visit, off-site Staff Day, etc.