Manager, Corporate Services, Bookkeeping

Outcomes  Bookkeeping, Oversight, Review & Financial Reporting  - Lead and oversee a large portfolio of bookkeeping files, ensuring work is accurate, complete, timely, and meets established quality standards and deadlines.  - Conduct quality reviews of working paper files, financial statements, and GST/HST and PST returns through relevant CRA and provincial portals, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and requirements.  - Assemble and prepare financial statements for high-value or complex client accounts to support corporate compliance filings.  - Review and approve transactions across multiple currencies and entities, ensuring accurate recording and appropriate accounting treatment.  - Validate data entry completed by associates/senior associates/ assistant managers and ensure accounts reconcile accurately to supporting documentation and financial statements.  - Complete ongoing bookkeeping and financial analysis in accordance with established procedures and timelines, supporting accurate financial reporting and client satisfaction.  General Ledger, Reconciliations & Period-End Close  - Oversee bank and general ledger reconciliations, ensuring records and account balances are accurate, current, and reliable.  - Manage account balances and investigate and resolve discrepancies as required.  - Review and oversee reconciliations, adjustments, and reports for month-end and year-end close, ensuring they are completed accurately and on time in accordance with accounting principles.  - Analyze financial transactions and prepare or approve period-end adjustments to ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial records.  - Review investment accounting, as required, ensuring investment-related transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled to year-end financial documentation.  Team, Workflow & Operational Management  - Review and approve bookkeeping work completed by team members, providing guidance and addressing issues or discrepancies as required.  - Monitor file status, workflow, priorities, and upcoming deadlines to ensure work is appropriately coordinated and completed on schedule.  - Provide regular summaries of file status, priorities, and upcoming deadlines to upper management.  - Respond to queries from team members and provide support in resolving accounting and bookkeeping matters.  - Ensure files and records are updated, organized, and maintained in accordance with established procedures.  Client & Regulatory Support  - Liaise professionally and efficiently with clients and investment brokers, responding to inquiries, providing financial information, and supporting client needs.  - Maintain timely and professional communication with clients, internal teams, regulatory agencies, and other external stakeholders.    Core Competencies  - Organization & Time Management   - Collaboration & Teamwork   - Communication Skills   - Client Service Excellence   - Adaptability & Problem Solving   - Professionalism & Integrity   - Attention to Detail   - Leadership   - People Management    Qualifications & Experience  Education, Professional Credentials, & Professional Memberships  - Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business is required.  - Professional designation or certification in accounting or bookkeeping is considered an asset (e.g., CPA, Certified Professional Bookkeeper (CPB), or equivalent).   Experience  - 7-10 years demonstrated working experience in accounting/ bookkeeping considered an asset.  - Minimum 3-5 years experience supervising and supporting team, with a focus on quality, workflow, and team development, is required.  Technology/ Computer Skills  - Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.   - Advanced knowledge with HUBDOC, Dext, Xero, and Quickbooks is required.  - Experience with CCH Axcess Tax, CCH iFirm TaxPrep, and related tax technology platforms preferred.   - Strong aptitude for learning and implementing new technologies and workflow systems relevant to the role.