BrightenCPA is a growing, cloud-based CPA firm providing bookkeeping, payroll, financial reporting and accounting support to businesses and nonprofit organizations across Canada.

We’re looking for an experienced Cloud Accounting Manager to join our team.

This is a hands-on role for someone with strong accounting fundamentals who enjoys working with clients, reviewing the work of others, and taking ownership of client files from monthly bookkeeping through financial reporting.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Manage a portfolio of bookkeeping and cloud accounting clients

Review monthly bookkeeping and ensure client files are accurate and complete

Review bank and credit card reconciliations, balance sheet accounts and supporting schedules

Review monthly and quarterly financial statements and investigate unusual balances or transactions

Prepare and review adjusting journal entries

Oversee month-end and year-end close processes

Review GST/HST and other indirect tax filings

Review payroll reports, payroll reconciliations and payroll-related general ledger accounts

Ensure wages, source deductions, benefits, vacation and employer payroll costs are properly recorded and reconciled

Work with the payroll team to identify and resolve discrepancies

Review the work of bookkeepers and provide clear feedback and guidance

Communicate directly with clients to resolve accounting questions and obtain missing information

Prepare year-end working papers and support external accountants and auditors

Manage client deadlines and ensure work is completed accurately and on time

Help strengthen our internal accounting processes, templates and quality-control procedures

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

5+ years of hands-on full-cycle accounting, bookkeeping or client accounting experience





Strong understanding of accrual accounting, month-end close and financial reporting

Experience reviewing the work of bookkeepers or accountants

Good understanding of payroll accounting and payroll reconciliations

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Comfortable managing multiple client files and deadlines

Transparent and professional written and verbal communication

Able to work independently and take ownership of issues through completion

Experience working in a CPA firm or bookkeeping firm is strongly preferred.

Experience with Dext, Plooto, Payworks or similar cloud accounting and payroll systems is an asset.

A CPA designation is an asset, but not required. We value strong practical accounting knowledge, sound judgment and ownership.

YOU’LL LIKELY ENJOY THIS ROLE IF YOU:

Notice when something doesn’t make sense and investigate it

Understand the accounting behind the work rather than simply following a checklist

Enjoy bringing structure to messy or incomplete accounting records

Can review someone else’s work and clearly explain what needs to be corrected

Are comfortable reviewing both accounting and payroll information

Enjoy working directly with clients and solving problems

Take responsibility for getting work across the finish line

Want to contribute to the growth and development of a smaller accounting firm

HOW WE WORK

We use cloud-based technology and standardized processes to deliver accurate, timely and organized financial information to our clients.

Our team values accuracy, transparency, ownership and responsive client service. If you’re an experienced accountant who enjoys both the technical and client sides of accounting and wants to take meaningful ownership of your work, we’d love to hear from you.

📌 Cloud Accounting Manager (Winnipeg)
🏢 BrightenCPA
📍 Winnipeg