Manager, FIT Accounting and Bookkeeping

Full-time Hybrid Salary - $100K to 105K per annum Stern Cohen LLP is an award-winning public accounting firm located in Midtown Toronto at Yonge and St. Clair. For 63 years, we’ve helped businesses, professionals and organizations succeed through practical accounting, tax and advisory services. Our approach combines deep expertise, responsive service and modern technology.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Manager to help lead Stern Cohen FIT, our innovative and rapidly growing cloud bookkeeping and outsourced accounting practice.

FIT provides growing businesses with the financial support they need throughout the year, including bookkeeping, financial reporting, accounting, payroll and part-time CFO services. Our team uses a modern cloud accounting platform that includes QuickBooks Online, Dext, and Wagepoint to deliver accurate, timely financial information and help clients improve how their businesses operate.

As Manager, you will play a key role in leading client engagements, supporting and developing our skilled FIT team, and maintaining a consistently high standard of service. With support from our FIT Senior Manager and Partners, you will have responsibility for the quality and successful delivery of outsourced accounting engagements across a diverse portfolio of clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with business owners, solving problems and learning how different organizations operate. You will have the chance to develop specialized expertise, contribute to the continued growth of one of Stern Cohen’s fastest-growing practices, and help shape the future of our FIT service.





If you are an enthusiastic leader who values exceptional client service and enjoys using technology to make accounting more efficient and useful, we would love to hear from you. Responsibilities

Manage and oversee a dedicated team of bookkeepers, accountants and payroll specialists

Review engagement files and tax returns for small business clients

Act as a leadership role model, through coaching, feedback, development, and performance management of direct and indirect reports

Continuously pursue opportunities for career development and increased industry knowledge

Maintain knowledge of the latest accounting technologies and applications that will support our clients’ financial and organizational needs

Build and maintain strong client relationships

Become an integral part of the management team and assist with practice management Qualifications

Completion of a degree or diploma in bookkeeping, accounting, business, or finance

Strong bookkeeping and financial knowledge with experience in cash flow projections, budgeting, and financial analysis

Knowledge of Compilation financial statements (formerly Notice to Reader) and tax

Strong ability to multitask, prioritize, and move efficiently between tasks and clients

At least one year of management experience in a public accounting environment or industry, including responsibility for overseeing accounting work

Tax experience is an asset





Experience with cloud-based accounting platforms, especially QuickBooks Online, Dext, Wagepoint, and Plooto is a strong asset but not required

Demonstrated excellence in client service and relationship building with both external and internal clients

Strong attention to detail and analytical and inquiry skills that enable a deep understanding of clients’ businesses

Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and presentation skills

Benefits of a Career at Stern Cohen

Flex hours and a real commitment to work-life balance

Fridays off with pay in July and August

2 additional paid days during the winter holidays

8 personal days in addition to vacation time

2:00 p.m. closure on Fridays before every long weekend

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance, and educational assistance

Professional development training, coaching, and support

Advancement opportunities due to firm growth

“Dress for your day” flexibility A modern cloud-based work environment using tools like Microsoft 365, Zoom, and Teams To Apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit their resumes.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those whose qualifications closely match the role's requirements will be contacted.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, but humans make final decisions and judgments. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Stern Cohen offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Applicants selected for further consideration are encouraged to advise if accommodation is required.

📌 Manager, FIT Accounting and Bookkeeping (Toronto)
🏢 Stern Cohen
📍 Toronto