Sr. Accounting Manager
Location: Remote in Windsor, ON
About Us
We are a fast-growing Los Angeles–based accounting and advisory firm that does things differently. Our clients expect precision, responsiveness, and practical solutions — not theory, unnecessary meetings, or endless bureaucracy. Internally, we operate the same way: clarity over noise, systems over chaos, and accountability over politics.
Traditional accounting firms burn people out with long hours, mindless busywork, and a lack of meaningful responsibility. That’s not how we work. You won’t fill out timesheets just to prove you exist, sit in endless meetings that accomplish nothing, or get buried under mountains of meaningless paperwork.
Instead, we focus on practical accounting work, client impact, and career growth — giving you meaningful responsibility from day one, exposure to interesting businesses, and the chance to develop the skills that will make you a future leader.
As we grow, we are looking for a Senior Accounting Manager to join our team. We’re looking for someone who wants to take ownership of client relationships, lead team members, and help drive the success of our firm.
This role offers a unique opportunity to work directly with clients while taking on increasing leadership responsibility within the firm. You will lead client conversations, oversee deliverables, mentor team members, and contribute to the operational development of a rapidly growing firm. The position is well suited for a professional seeking a long-term leadership path with meaningful influence over client relationships, team development, and firm growth.
We are looking for candidates who are experienced, accountable, client-focused, and excited about building something meaningful. If you thrive in a high-performance environment and want to shape the growth of a dynamic team, this role is a great fit.
The Role
In this role, you will:
- Support operations and contribute to a positive, high-performance culture
- Coach, mentor, and develop team members through regular feedback, training, and career guidance
- Conduct detailed reviews of client financial statements, working papers, and related deliverables to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned clients, building strong long-term relationships
- Present financial results to clients and provide practical, actionable business and financial advice
- Support the onboarding of new clients and oversee the delivery of services in accordance with firm standards
- Manage client engagements from planning through completion, ensuring deadlines and quality expectations are met
Who You Are
You are an experienced accounting leader with a track record of delivering high-quality work, building trusted client relationships, and developing team members. You thrive in structured environments and are energized by opportunities to lead, solve problems, and make a meaningful impact.
Why you’re a good fit:
- Proven leadership skills and desire to manage and develop others
- Strong client relationship management experience
- Comfortable with both detailed work and big-picture problem solving
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Motivated by career growth and building high-performing teams
Requirements
Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA designation required
Experience
- 5+ years of accounting experience, with public accounting experience strongly preferred
- 2+ years of supervisory or team lead experience
- Strong understanding of IFRS, ASPE, and/or US GAAP
- Experience managing client relationships and delivering advisory services
Skills & Competencies
- Strong accounting, analytical, and review skills
- Proficiency in accounting software required (QuickBooks Online, Xero, NetSuite, or similar)
- Clear, professional communication skills
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Key Responsibilities
Office Leadership & Team Management
- Help lead and manage firm operations and team performance to support a positive, high-performance culture
- Coach, mentor, and develop team members through ongoing feedback, training, and career guidance
- Ensure consistent application of firm processes, standards, and best practices across all client engagements and deliverables
- Facilitate regular team meetings and coordinate workload assignments to balance capacity, quality, and deadlines
- Support talent attraction, recruitment, and onboarding initiatives to strengthen and grow the team
- Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization
- Assist in the development and implementation of operational processes that support firm growth and scalability
Client Engagement & Advisory
- Act as a primary client contact for assigned accounts; build and sustain strong long-term client relationships
- Provide high-touch client service — taking clients through their financial results (P&L, Balance Sheet, etc.) and answering questions
- Respond to ad-hoc client requests and ensure client expectations are met or exceeded
- Identify opportunities to expand services within existing client relationships and contribute to the firm's growth initiatives.
- Monitor engagement scope, resource allocation, and overall client profitability to support sustainable growth and service excellence.
Financial Quality & Review
- Conduct detailed reviews of clients’ financials (month-end, balance sheet, P&L, reconciliations) to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting frameworks
- Review team generated leadsheets to ensure financial statements tie out, processes are followed, and that any discrepancies are promptly corrected
- Prepare and present financial statements and summaries as needed
Onboarding & Client Experience
- Help manage and improve the client onboarding process — from initial engagement through complete setup, checklist execution, and client welcome for assigned clients
- Oversee the technical execution of onboarding, ensuring team members complete all required tasks accurately, on time, and to the firm’s quality standards
- Serve as an advocate for client experience through the onboarding process, proactively troubleshooting and improving interactions
Process Improvement & Operational Development
- Contribute to the development and refinement of firm workflows, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and quality control checks
- Identify opportunities to enhance the efficiency, timeliness, and accuracy of bookkeeping processes
Training & Best Practices
- Train and support staff on accounting policies, best practices, new tools, and updates to processes
- Promote ongoing learning and development to ensure team competency and consistency
Tax & Compliance
- Oversee and review tax and regulatory filings, keeping track of key deadlines and requirements
- Collaborate with external tax professionals as needed
- Act as an escalation point for complex accounting and compliance matters
Why Join Us
- Clear path to increasing leadership responsibility, with meaningful influence over client relationships, team development, operational strategy, and firm growth.
- Exposure to diverse clients, industries, and advisory work
- Collaborative, high-performance team culture
- Professional development support and mentorship
- Opportunity to play a key role in the growth and future direction of the firm
Pay: $60,000.00-$120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Work from home
Work Location: Remote
