CPA Manager

Wainfleet, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

US$80,000–US$120,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 38 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Prepare and review financial statements and corporate, personal, partnership, and trust tax returns for clients across multiple industries, with a focus on agriculture. Support tax planning and advisory assignments, review and mentor junior staff, and handle other accounting duties as needed.

Job details

Full Job Description About Us We are a small to mid-size accounting firm located in the Niagara Region. Our firm has a focus on the farming & agricultural sector, but we work with a variety of clients in different industries. If you desire an accounting position that provides a variety of work, in an enjoyable and friendly environment, please send your resume and cover letter to the attention of Jon Wassenaar but send electronically to bonnie@tebrake.ca. Please have references available upon request. What You Can Expect We value family, work-life balance, flexibility in daily schedules, and an enjoyable environment to work Exposure to a wide range of work and clients within various industries Lots of opportunities to connect with other staff through weekly staff lunches and coffee meetings, as well as team outings The Opportunity We are looking for a motivated and detailed-oriented Senior Staff Accountant or Manager to join our firm. Having your CPA designation is considered a strong asset. This role will in involve financial statement preparation & review, extensive tax planning & execution, and any other accounting related duties, where needed. Description Of Role And Responsibilities Prepare and review financial statements & corporation, personal, partnership, and trust income tax returns for a variety of clients across multiple industries, with a focus on the farming & agricultural sector Assist with tax planning engagements, including corporate reorganizations, estate planning, and succession planning, and proactively propose planning opportunities for discussion with engagement managers and partners. Support senior staff, managers and partners on advisory projects, tax provisions and special assignments Mentor and provide guidance to junior staff; review their work and support their professional development Other accounting related duties as required (ie HST filings, T-4's, T-5's, etc) Use of Caseware/Caseview/Jazzit, TaxPrep, Doc-It, Excel, Sage 50, Quicbooks, and more Skills And Qualifications CPA designation, or successful completion of the CPA Common Final Examination (CFE), is considered a strong asset. Minimum 5 years of experience in public accounting with a focus on tax compliance and financial statement preparation. Experience reviewing the work of junior staff is an asset. Strong experience with CaseWare & Tax Prep Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to explain technical concepts clearly to clients and colleagues Detail-oriented and an ability to manage multiple tasks Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Additional Information Work hours are Monday 8:30 to 4:30, Tuesday - Thursday 8:00 to 4:30, and Friday's are 8:00 to 2:30, total work week is 37.5 hours In mid to late February work hours are modified slightly to adjust to our busier time, with typical work hours extending to 45 hours per week. Pay for hours beyond 37.5 each week is provided. Work Location: In person

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Requirements

A CPA designation or successful completion of the CPA Common Final Examination is considered a strong asset, along with at least five years of public accounting experience focused on tax compliance and financial statement preparation. Strong CaseWare and TaxPrep experience, clear communication, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks independently and collaboratively are sought; experience reviewing junior staff work is an asset.