AtBaker Tilly Nova Scotia (BTNS), anentrepreneurial, local, independentmember firm of Baker Tilly Canada, you willcollaboratewith a team of 140dynamic, interestingprofessionals whopridethemselves on exceptional service and commitment to success along with our 59 member-firm offices across the country providingvalue-addedaccounting, tax, and advisory services to a wide range of clients from individuals to not-for-profits to large private companies. We are thrilled to work directly alongside Harbinger Law, providing an even moreinnovativeoffering. Affiliated with Baker Tilly International, a global network of 148 territories with39,000 peopleworking in more than 706 offices, you cancollaboratewith a talented group ofhigh-performingcolleagues across the world.

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Education, Skills and Abilities:

• 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 deadlines

• Take 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 team

• Candidates 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 reporting

Baker TillyNova Scotiawill support youtodo what you do best every day.We offer you:

• Competitive total rewards package, including salary and incentive programs
• Robust benefits plan (health, dental, life, dependent life, AD&D, STD, LTD, etc.)
• Fantasticperks:
  • RRSP matching
  • Generous paid time off package (study leave, vacation, personal, sick, firm holidays, etc.)
  • $500 annual wellness allowance
  • Complimentary on-site gym
  • Free, plentiful parking
  • Dress for your day, including casual
  • Client and employee referral bonuses
• Growth-focused coaching, mentoring, feedback, and growth plan reviews
• Learning and professional development opportunities as well as paid professional dues

• Work-life integration (professional flexibility, working remotely opportunities, compressed work weeks, EFAP)
• Fun at work year-round with firm-sponsored social events, yoga, lunch and learns, registered massage therapy sessions, monthly espresso happy hour, free snacks and meals, teambuilding events, therapy dog visit, off-site Staff Day, etc.

If you are ready to create great relationships, great conversations, and great futures, we welcome your application to be part of something more.Join our diverse team that delivers high service and performance through deep connection, empathy, and creativity.Now, for the future.

Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering, supporting, and celebrating a diverse workplace. Upon request, we will accommodate accessibility needs throughout the recruitment and selection process and for our staff. Please let us know during the application process.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.