Job Description
Job Description
Salary :
Be part of something bigger. Build with us today Now. For tomorrow.
At Baker Tilly, we care about the impact you make. Thats why were invested in your growth from day onebecause the steps you take today define your tomorrow.
We are looking for aManagerto join our teama role where your expertise will drive meaningful outcomes and your ambition will help shape what comes next. Here, youll collaborate with a dynamic team of professionals, united by a shared commitment to making a differencefor our clients, our communities, and one another.
Baker Tilly is a leading advisory and accounting firm dedicated to building better futures. With global reach and local roots, we combine the scale of a network with the trust of strong relationships. From audit and tax to consulting and specialist advisory services, we help clients navigate complexity and seize opportunity with clarity.
There is no limit to the growth opportunities at Baker Tilly. We pride ourselves on promoting talent when we see it, and work with each professional to define what success means for them.
Your role :
- 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
- Proficiency with Caseware and Taxprep is an asset
What you bring to the table :
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 deadlinesTake 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 teamCandidates 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 reportingWhats in it for you?
Competitive total rewards package, including salary and incentive programRobust benefits plan (health, dental, life, dependent life, AD&D, STD, LTD, etc.)RRSP matchingGenerous paid time off package (vacation, personal, sick, firm holidays, etc.)Wellness allowanceCell phone allowanceComplimentary on-site gymFree, plentiful parkingDress for your day, including casualGrowth-focused coaching, mentoring, feedback, and growth plan reviewsLearning and professional development opportunities as well as paid professional duesWork-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.Where youll work : Dartmouth, NS
Job type : Permanent, Full-time
When you join Baker Tilly, you become part of something biggeran ambitious, forward-thinking company that puts people first. Ideas matter, perspectives count, and every contribution builds a stronger future. If youre ready to make an impact, were ready to meet you.
We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.