Are you a recently qualified Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) looking for your next step in public practice—one that offers real responsibility, influence, and a clear path toward Associate or Partner?
Bluenose Accounting CPA is a growing three partner firm located in West Bedford, providing a full range of services from bookkeeping through personal and corporate tax planning. We serve individuals, owner managed businesses, and non profit organizations, and we’re known for being approachable, collaborative, and deeply committed to our clients’ long term success.
We are seeking a Senior Manager who enjoys all aspects of public practice, thrives in client relationship management, and wants to play a meaningful role in shaping the future of our firm.
Your Role
As a Senior Manager, you will work closely with the Partners, Senior Managers and Assurance team to lead client engagements, mentor staff, and deliver high quality accounting and tax services across a diverse client base.
Client Engagement & Technical Leadership
* Plan, execute, and complete Compilation, review and tax engagements (T1, T2, T3, T4, T5);
* Prepare and review financial statements and note disclosures under ASPE;
* Review personal and corporate tax returns and provide practical tax planning insights;
* Consult with clients on accounting, tax planning, and business planning matters;
* Maintain proactive communication with clients to manage expectations and build trusted relationships;
* Liaise with the CRA and other authorities as required.
* Manage, coach, and mentor junior and senior staff, including assigned coachees;
* Lead teams during fieldwork and actively manage engagement progress, timelines, and resourcing;
* Review work for accuracy, completeness, and professional development feedback;
* Contribute to ongoing technical and soft skills training across the Assurance team;
* Participate in recruitment, onboarding and staff development initiatives.
Practice Management & Operations
* Manage multiple engagements concurrently, including scheduling, capacity planning, and deadlines;
* Oversee bookkeeping and payroll processes across engagements;
* Review account reconciliations and adjusting entries;
* Identify process improvements and help implement efficient, compliant workflows;
* Support onboarding of new clients and transitions to cloud based technologies;
* Identify opportunities to add value through cross-team collaboration and enhanced client services;
* Contribute to firm initiatives, knowledge sharing, and a positive workplace culture.
What You Bring
* Bachelor’s degree or diploma in accounting or a related field;
* 1 to 5 years in public practice serving private enterprises;
* Strong experience with:
o T2 corporate tax returns;
o Review and Compilation engagements; and
o T1 personal, T2 corporate and T3 trust returns.
* Sound professional judgment, strong analytical skills, and exceptional attention to detail;
* Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines;
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a client first mindset;
* Self motivated, collaborative, and comfortable taking ownership of work;
* Proficiency with CaseWare/CaseView and TaxPrep or Cantax (asset);
* Experience with QuickBooks Online, Sage Accounting, and MS Excel (asset);
* Knowledge of investment holding companies (asset);
* Strong writing and verbal communication skills;
* Work as part of a team and independently.
Why Bluenose Accounting?
* Meaningful leadership role with visibility and influence;
* Clear opportunity for growth into Associate or Partner;
* A diverse client base and engaging, hands on work;
* Health plan includes health, dental, life and disability insurance (self, spouse and family);
* RRSP matching;
* Banked overtime earns paid time off during summer and fall;
* Free parking;
* Dress casual work environment;
* Paid professional development and dues;
* 90% in-office work, with flexibility to work remotely as needed.
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