Axon CPA | Senior Manager

Job summary

The Senior Manager will lead and mentor the team while overseeing quality assurance for corporate year-end files and engagement deliverables. They are responsible for driving business growth by identifying client needs and fostering long-term professional relationships.

Job details

Lead the work, grow the team, and build the relationships Axon is a CPA firm built around the relationship. Formed when Ignite CPA and Best Roest & Co. joined forces, Axon provides accounting, tax, assurance, and advisory services to businesses and individuals across Lethbridge and Southern Alberta. Our partners bring decades of collective experience from major global accounting firms, and our values are simple: be Adaptable, be Xenial (build authentic connections), take Ownership, and keep Navigating Growth together. We believe people do their best work when they're trusted to use their judgment, take ownership, and contribute their ideas. As a Senior Manager, you'll play a key part in driving growth for our clients, our team, our firm, and your own professional development. You'll develop solutions with clients and co-workers through collaborative debate and discussion, and work across a variety of engagements with tight deadlines, always with an emphasis on the client experience, team growth, and shared success. What you'll do Technical Expertise & Quality Assurance Peer review corporate year-end files, working with our Client Concierge Complete detailed reviews of corporate year-end files, following our consistent process Lead compilation and review engagements Deliver on the deadlines we promise to clients Mentor others to improve quality and efficiency Communication & Client Relationships Respond to client requests, questions, and suggestions in a timely manner Adapt your approach to each client's needs and preferences Foster a positive relationship between clients and their team Build long-lasting relationships with existing and new clients Leadership & Mentorship Lead, mentor, and coach our Client Managers and team members to grow their technical abilities Engage in team training and invest in others' professional development Lead by example and jump in where needed Keep growing your own knowledge to better serve clients and guide the team Be an engaged part of a positive culture Business Growth Listen for pain points in current client relationships and provide solutions Identify further opportunities with existing clients Ask for and follow up on referrals from current clients Develop new business by reaching out to prospects Requirements Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field Valid CPA designation 5+ years of experience in accounting/financial management Proficiency with computerized accounting systems; experience with Karbon and TaxCycle preferred Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and QuickBooks Skills & Competencies Leadership, team development, coaching, mentoring, and conflict resolution Client relationship management and the ability to build strong client and internal relationships Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities Project and workflow management Strong problem-solving, decision-making, critical thinking, and analytical skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Sound judgment, professionalism, and accountability Commitment to continuous improvement and client service excellence Working Conditions Primarily office-based, depending on business needs Frequent interaction with employees, clients, vendors, and business partners Regular attendance at leadership, operational, and client meetings Occasional travel for client meetings, conferences, or organizational events Fast-paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines The posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is chosen. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Senior Manager will lead and mentor the team while overseeing quality assurance for corporate year-end files and engagement deliverables. They are responsible for driving business growth by identifying client needs and fostering long-term professional relationships.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in business or finance and a valid CPA designation. A minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or financial management is required, along with proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office.

Listed skills

• Accounting · Preferred
• Assurance · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Mentorship · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Accounting
• Tax
• Assurance
• Advisory services
• Corporate year-end files
• Compilation engagements
• Review engagements
• Leadership
• Mentorship
• Client relationship management
• Project management
• Workflow management
• Problem-solving
• Critical thinking
• Analytical skills
• Communication
• Professionalism
• Accountability
• Workflow Management
• Sales Prospecting
• Computerized Accounting
• Analytical Skills
• Microsoft Word
• Peer Review
• Customer Relationship Management
• Corporate Finance
• Decision Making
• Debating
• Conflict Resolution
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Critical Thinking
• Financial Management
• Problem Solving
• Quality Assurance
• QuickBooks (Accounting Software)
• Coaching
• Time Management
• Team Building
• Prioritization

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting
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• Financial Managers

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