Manager/Senior Manager, Accounting and Bookkeeping Full-time Hybrid Stern Cohen LLP is an award-winning public accounting firm located in Midtown Toronto at Yonge and St. 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.

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. 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. 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 Maintain knowledge of the latest accounting technologies and applications that will support our clients’ financial and organizational needs Become an integral part of the management team and assist with practice management 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), Investment files and tax At least one year of management experience in a public accounting setting 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 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 ~ A contemporary cloud-based work environment using tools like Microsoft 365, Zoom, and Teams 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.

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