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 .

• 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 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 .

• 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 .

• 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 .

Technology/ Computer Skills

• Advanced
  proficiencywith Microsoft Office Suite including Excel Word Outlook and PowerPoint.

• Advanced knowledge
  with HUBDOC Dext Xero and Quickbooks is .

• Experience with CCH Axcess Tax CCHiFirm
  TaxPrep and related tax technology platforms preferred.
• Strong aptitude for learning and implementingnew technologiesand workflow systems relevant to the role.

Required Experience:

Manager