Accounting Manager – Canadian CPA Role | Career Growth in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
This is a senior-level accounting role requiring a CPA or CA designation plus 5+ years in Canadian public accounting — a niche but high-value specialization. For Philippine-based accountants with Canadian firm experience, this represents a strong opportunity to work at manager level with meaningful scope.
Compensation context: No salary is disclosed, but Treantly is a staffing firm placing Filipino professionals in North American accounting roles. Market rates for similar remote roles in the Philippines typically range from PHP 80,000–150,000/month at the manager level, depending on firm size and designation. The Maxicare HMO benefit is a standard but meaningful perk in the Philippine market.
Skills you will develop or strengthen:
- Canadian ASPE/GAAP standards and CRA tax compliance — highly specialized and globally transferable to other Commonwealth tax systems.
- Proficiency in Caseware and Profile — industry-standard Canadian public accounting tools.
- Client management and team leadership — building toward Partner-track experience.
Green flags: Real controller-level responsibilities, mentorship duties, and cross-functional engagements (audit, review, consulting) signal genuine career growth rather than a narrow processing role.
Watch for: The overnight shift requirement (Canadian hours from PH) can cause burnout over time. Clarify exact hours expectations and whether there is any schedule flexibility before accepting.
Job Title: Accounting Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time (Canadian business hours)
Work Setup: Remote
Role Overview
Treantly is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to support a Canadian accounting firm serving owner-managed businesses and not-for-profit organizations.
In this role, you will manage a portfolio of clients, oversee accounting and tax engagements, review financial reports, and provide guidance to junior team members. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Canadian public accounting, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple client engagements while maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of accounting and tax services.
- Perform controller-level responsibilities for various clients, including financial reporting and accounting oversight.
- Review bookkeeping records, compilation engagements, and tax returns prepared by team members.
- Prepare compilation engagements, financial statements, and Canadian corporate tax returns.
- Assist with review, audit, and consulting engagements as needed.
- Prepare and review GST returns, T4 and T5 information returns, and personal income tax returns.
- Oversee payroll processing and review payroll records for accuracy and compliance.
- Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients.
- Mentor, train, and support junior accounting staff to ensure quality and efficiency.
- Manage multiple projects, prioritize deadlines, and maintain accurate documentation.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and implement efficient workflows.
- Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.
Requirements
- CPA or CA designation is required.
- Minimum of 5 years of public accounting experience, preferably with a small or mid-sized Canadian accounting firm.
- Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting standards, taxation, and financial reporting requirements.
- Experience preparing and reviewing Canadian corporate and personal tax returns.
- Hands-on experience with compilation engagements, financial statements, and bookkeeping reviews.
- Proficiency in Caseware, Profile, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Familiarity with QuickBooks Online and Xero is preferred.
- Experience overseeing payroll, GST filings, and T4/T5 information returns.
- Previous experience supervising, mentoring, or reviewing the work of junior accountants is an advantage.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
- Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and consistently meet deadlines.
- Comfortable learning new accounting software and adopting technology to improve efficiency.
Benefits
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Competitive compensation package, including Maxicare HMO
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