Job Description Vortex Stratégie & recrutement is actively seeking a Director, Integrated Accounting and Cloud Solutions for its client, a highly reputable and rapidly growing provincial accounting firm based in Montreal.

The firm employs over 200 professionals and continues to expand its team.

The successful candidate will be involved in managing and planning engagements, as well as maintaining client relationships.

They will be responsible for managing, mentoring, and training a team of accounting technicians and assistant managers.

They will also oversee a portfolio of clients and provide ongoing support to their assigned clientele.

The Director will oversee the progress of engagements, manage assigned workloads, and ensure compliance with established budgets, quality standards, and deadlines, while consistently demonstrating a strong commitment to client service.

Your Role and Responsibilities Manage the full accounting cycle and investment accounting.

Manage a portfolio of clients and plan, coordinate, and supervise assigned engagements, ensuring compliance with deadlines (tax filings, month-end closings, year-end bookkeeping, and other required deadlines) and established budgets.

Supervise, plan, and review bookkeeping activities, tax filings, and other required reports, including those prepared by accounting technicians or assistant managers, to ensure the quality and compliance of deliverables.

Perform, plan, and review investment accounting, analyze discrepancies and reconcile imbalances, and handle complex bookkeeping for certain clients.

Act as a resource person throughout all stages of the accounting cycle and support team members in completing their engagements.

Perform Year-End Accounting Activities Prepare and review year-end files and financial statements, including bookkeeping completed by accounting technicians and assistant managers.

Supervise and mentor accounting technicians and assistant managers assigned to engagements, ensuring compliance with deadlines and budgets.

Perform account analyses, resolve discrepancies, and ensure compliance with accounting standards.





Prepare internal financial statements and compilation engagements.

Prepare corporate income tax returns.

Collaborate with clients to gather information, assist in presenting financial results, and provide recommendations when necessary.

Manage Payroll and Related Activities Plan and coordinate payroll processing in collaboration with the payroll team.

Plan, participate in, and prepare annual tax slips.

Ensure effective internal and external communication.

Oversee communications with tax authorities and act as a key resource person.

Coordinate and lead team members involved in engagements.

Leverage each team member's strengths and contribute to a positive work environment.

Lead by example and encourage collaboration, synergy, and teamwork among colleagues.

Demonstrate an exceptional commitment to client service in all internal and external interactions.

Meet Deadlines and Budgets Plan, organize, and execute engagements while meeting established deadlines and budgets, balancing client expectations with engagement requirements and constraints.

Oversee workload distribution and engagement planning.

Monitor engagement progress, budgets, and team members' billable hours, and provide regular updates to the partner in charge.

Manage cost or time overruns, obtain additional budget approvals when necessary, and communicate with clients as required.

Monitor accounts receivable aging and work in progress.

Supervise engagement billing prepared by accounting technicians, identify additional billable services, and ensure established billing targets are achieved.

Contribute to the Firm's Growth and Development Identify planning opportunities and propose time and fee budgets to the partner.

Participate in onboarding new employees.





Support the training and professional development of other team members.

Develop tools and training programs to improve engagement efficiency and overall departmental performance.

Participate in client training initiatives.

Provide feedback following engagements and participate in annual performance reviews.

Support partners in preparing service proposals.

Participate in business development and networking activities to strengthen the firm's visibility and expand professional relationships.

Requirements Bachelor's degree with a focus on the CPA designation, an asset. CPA designation, an asset.

Minimum of 7 years of accounting experience (experience in a public accounting firm is an asset).

Advanced knowledge of Caseware, Case

View, Taxprep, Acomba, Sage, and Quick

Books Online.

Strong planning and organizational skills.

Excellent analytical abilities, attention to detail, and a high level of accuracy.

Ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously.

Excellent command of French, both written and spoken.

Knowledge of English, an asset.

Benefits Highly competitive salary based on professional experience; Comprehensive and customizable group insurance plan; Annual wellness allowance; Flexible time, flexible hours, and flexible workplace: Our flexible work environment offers employees maximum freedom and adaptability.

Flexible time allows employees to take time off to compensate for busier periods, flexible schedule provide the opportunity to adjust work schedules according to personal routines, and flexible workplace arrangements allow employees to choose where they work based on their personal needs while respecting operational requirements. 100% remote work option, if desired.

Telemedicine services; Social activities such as happy hours, BBQ lunches, outdoor activity days, end-of-tax-season celebrations, game and trivia nights, prize draws, and much more; And many additional benefits! Gender-specific language, where applicable, is used solely for readability and is intended to be inclusive of all candidates.

📌 Director, Integrated Accounting and Cloud Solutions - Accounting Firm (Montreal)
🏢 vortex
📍 Montreal