Senior Accounting Manager - Peterborough

About this Job:

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced individual to join our team as a Senior Accounting Manager at our Peterborough, Ontario office. As a key member of our leadership team, the Senior Manager will play a crucial role in driving growth, building client relationships, and fostering a culture of excellence within the organization.

Opportunity Highlights:

This role will be attractive to someone who:

• Has a passion for working with business owners to facilitate client growth and success
• Thrives in an innovative organization that continually invests in process improvement and technology
• Values collaboration and understands the importance of teamwork in achieving common goals
• Has a growth mindset and is committed to professional development
• Appreciates flexibility in integrating personal and professional responsibilities, understanding that a seamless blend of work and life enhances overall well-being and performance

Key Activities and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage client engagements, delivering high-quality audit, tax, and advisory services
• Participate in the ongoing development and establishment of accounting policies, procedures, and operational strategies, including the review and implementation of process and system changes
• Review tax provisions for clients
• Build positive working relationships with clients and respond effectively to their requests and suggestions
• Assist in the development and implementation of tax planning strategies for various clients
• Stay current on the content and practical applications of tax, accounting, and assurance standards, and know how to access and research professional and technical materials
• Design and review processes, procedures, and workflows within the department
• Collaborate with managers and other senior managers for capacity and resource planning

Qualifications and Experience:

• Completion of Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in public accounting, with a proven track record of success in client service and business development
• Strong technical skills in accounting, auditing, and tax compliance
• Experience working with Caseware/Caseview, Jazzit, Keystone, Excel, and Profile
• Advanced Canadian tax knowledge personal, corporate, excise, and advanced knowledge of Canadian GAAPs ASPE and ASNFPO
• Ability to mentor, coach, and develop junior staff