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

Team Leadership & Development

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

CPA designation required

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in accounting or a related field

1 to 5 years in public practice serving private enterprises

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

Supportive, collaborative firm culture

Flexible work arrangements 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