Looking ForCPA
Employment TypeFull Time
Date PostedApril 6, 2026
LocationWest Bedford, NS
About the Opportunity:
Are you a recently qualified Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) looking for your next step in public practice—one that offers real responsibility, influence, and a clear path toward Associate or Partner?
Bluenose Accounting CPA is a growing three-partner firm located in West Bedford, providing a full range of services from bookkeeping through personal and corporate tax planning. We serve individuals, owner-managed businesses, and non-profit organizations, and we’re known for being approachable, collaborative, and deeply committed to our clients’ long-term success.
We are seeking a Senior Manager who enjoys all aspects of public practice, thrives in client relationship management, and wants to play a meaningful role in shaping the future of our firm.
Your Role:
As a Senior Manager, you will work closely with the Partners, Senior Managers and Assurance team to lead client engagements, mentor staff, and deliver high-quality accounting and tax services across a diverse client base.
Client Engagement & Technical Leadership
- Plan, execute, and complete Compilation, review and tax engagements (T1, T2, T3, T4, T5)
- Prepare and review financial statements and note disclosures under ASPE
- Review personal and corporate tax returns and provide practical tax planning insights
- Consult with clients on accounting, tax planning, and business planning matters
- Maintain proactive communication with clients to manage expectations and build trusted relationships
- Liaise with the CRA and other authorities as required
- Manage, coach, and mentor junior and senior staff, including assigned coachees’
- Lead teams during fieldwork and actively manage engagement progress, timelines, and resourcing
- Review work for accuracy, completeness, and professional development feedback
- Contribute to ongoing technical and soft‑skills training across the Assurance team
- Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and staff development initiatives
Practice Management & Operations
- Manage multiple engagements concurrently, including scheduling, capacity planning, and deadlines
- Oversee bookkeeping and payroll processes across engagements
- Review account reconciliations and adjusting entries
- Identify process improvements and help implement efficient, compliant workflows
- Support onboarding of new clients and transitions to cloud‑based technologies
- Identify opportunities to add value through cross‑team collaboration and enhanced client services
- Contribute to firm initiatives, knowledge sharing, and a positive workplace culture
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in accounting or a related field
- 1 to 5 years in public practice serving private enterprises
- Strong experience with:
- T2 corporate tax returns
- Review and Compilation engagements
- T1 personal, T2 corporate and T3 trust returns
- Sound professional judgment, strong analytical skills, and exceptional attention to detail
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a client‑first mindset
- Self‑motivated, collaborative, and comfortable taking ownership of work
- Proficiency with CaseWare/CaseView and TaxPrep or Cantax (asset)
- Experience with QuickBooks Online, Sage Accounting, and MS Excel (asset)
- Knowledge of investment holding companies (asset)
- Strong writing and verbal communication skills
- Work as part of a team and independently
Why Bluenose Accounting
- Meaningful leadership role with visibility and influence
- Clear opportunity for growth into Associate or Partner
- A diverse client base and engaging, hands‑on work
- Health plan includes health, dental, life and disability insurance (self, spouse and family)
- RRSP matching
- Banked overtime earns paid time off during summer and fall
- Free parking
- Dress casual work environment
- Paid professional development and dues
- 90% in‑office work, with flexibility to work remotely as needed
- Salary range: $70K – $100K, based on experience
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