Fully Remote - Senior Production Manager - Kirk CPA Professional Co.

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Location: Remote (Work from Anywhere)

Schedule: Flexible hours with at least 50% overlap between 9am–5pm EST

About Us

Kirk CPA Professional Corporation is a modern, fully remote accounting firm supporting entrepreneurs across Ontario and Alberta. We are detail-focused but laid-back, and we don't believe in accounting emergencies. We value flexibility, trust, and doing great work without unnecessary stress.

Visit our website: Kaitlin Kirk, CPA – Accounting for Canadian Business

Position Summary:

The Senior Production Manager is responsible for owning the end-to-end production workflow across the firm. This role acts as the central traffic controller, ensuring that all client work is properly assigned, completed on time, and meets a high technical standard before final delivery.

This is a hands-on leadership role combining strong technical expertise with team management. The Senior Production Manager serves as the primary internal reviewer for all production work, while also training and developing team members and improving systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Ownership & Workflow Management

• Own and manage the full production lifecycle, including task assignment, prioritization, and deadline management
• Ensure all work is delivered on time and within budget
• Monitor team capacity and allocate resources effectively
• Act as the central coordinator for all production activities

Quality Control & Technical Review

• Act as the primary internal reviewer for all production work, including tax returns, financial statements, and bookkeeping
• Ensure all work meets a 90–100% quality standard before final client delivery
• Apply deep technical expertise to identify errors, provide corrections, and guide team output

Team Leadership & Training

• Manage and review the work of senior, intermediate, and junior accountants and bookkeepers
• Train and continuously upskill team members in tax, financial reporting, bookkeeping, and payroll
• Provide structured feedback and conduct regular performance reviews
• Foster a supportive, collaborative, and high-performance team environment

Process Improvement & SOP Development

• Develop, document, and refine SOPs to standardize workflows and improve efficiency
• Identify process gaps and implement improvements to enhance quality and turnaround times
• Ensure adherence to internal systems, processes, and best practices

Client & Internal Communication

• Support client communication related to deliverables, clarifications, and issue resolution
• Collaborate with the Senior Client Manager to ensure smooth client delivery
• Maintain responsiveness to internal communications and team needs

Technology & Systems

• Utilize and optimize key tools including Karbon, CaseWare Online, Profile Tax, and QuickBooks Online
• Stay up to date with new technologies, automation opportunities, and tax law changes

Qualifications & Skills:

• CPA designation (or equivalent) required
• Minimum 6+ years of experience in public accounting
• Minimum 3–6 years of experience managing or mentoring a team
• Strong technical expertise in tax and financial reporting
• Experience reviewing complex tax returns and financial statements
• Proficiency with Karbon, CaseWare Online, Profile Tax, and QuickBooks Online
• Strong organizational and workflow management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Soft Skills & Attributes:

• Warm, approachable, and supportive leadership style
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of accountability and ownership
• Proactive and solutions-oriented mindset
• Ability to build trust and motivate team members

What We Offer

• Compensation:

$95,000 annually

• Vacations: 4 weeks of PTO
• Health spending account: $3,500 per year
• Fully remote work: live and work from anywhere
• Flexible scheduling: choose your hours while meeting deadlines
• No micromanagement: you'll be trusted to own your work
• Small team impact: your ideas and expertise matter
• Growth opportunities: leadership, strategy, and specialized work as the company expands

Please note: Candidates must be based in Canada, with full working rights.

If you meet most of the requirements and feel excited about the role, we encourage you to apply.

We look forward to hearing from you!