Bookkeeping Manager

Location: Remote within Ontario, with regular travel to offices and client locations across Southern Ontario as required
Language: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills are required
Background Check Requirement: Successful completion of a professional reference check and a criminal background check required

About the Opportunity

Are you a people-first accounting leader who enjoys building strong teams while driving operational excellence? We are recruiting for a growing professional services organization that is expanding through strategic acquisitions and is looking for a Manager, Bookkeeping Services to help shape the future of its bookkeeping practice.

In this leadership role, you'll work closely with executive leadership and bookkeeping teams across multiple locations to strengthen client relationships, improve processes, and support business transformation initiatives. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, growth-focused environment where innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged.

What's in it for You

Join an organization where your ideas and leadership will directly influence the growth of a rapidly evolving business. You'll enjoy broad exposure to strategic initiatives, opportunities to mentor and develop high-performing teams, and a culture that values collaboration, flexibility, and continuous learning.

Your Responsibilities

• You'll lead bookkeeping teams across multiple locations, providing coaching, mentorship, and performance leadership.
• You'll oversee the review of bookkeeping files and financial reporting to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance.
• You'll build trusted relationships with clients by supporting onboarding, understanding business needs, and delivering exceptional service.
• You'll drive process improvements by standardizing workflows, optimizing technology, and enhancing operational efficiency.
• You'll support the integration of newly acquired businesses while helping create a collaborative and positive team culture.
• You'll partner with senior leadership on strategic initiatives that support the continued growth of the bookkeeping division.

Skills and Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or outsourced accounting services.
• CPA designation, CPB, or equivalent accounting leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing accounting or bookkeeping teams.
• Strong knowledge of full-cycle bookkeeping, financial reporting, and quality review processes.
• Experience with process improvement, operational excellence, or business transformation initiatives.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with cloud-based accounting platforms such as QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, Yardi, or Carbon is considered an asset.

Note from the Hiring Manager

"We're looking for someone who enjoys building strong teams, improving the way we work, and creating lasting relationships with clients. If you're excited by growth, collaboration, and the opportunity to help shape the future of a business, we'd love to meet you."

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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.