Goodwork is recruiting for a Canadian-based financial services organization with twin business lines in tax services and nonprofit financial management. What makes this opportunity interesting? 👥 Two positions available: Lead real estate tax optimization OR manage nonprofit financials 🇨🇦 Fully remote role with an established Canadian company led by seasoned entrepreneurs 🪜 Clear advancement path from hands-on accounting to production team leadership About the Company We're two complementary financial services businesses focusing on tax optimization for real estate investors and CFO services for nonprofit organizations. Our mission: to empower Canadians on their financial journeys through expert guidance, education, and strategic support. Our tax services business, established in 2014, specializes in tax optimization for real estate investors and professionals. We transform complex tax situations into strategic advantages through comprehensive planning, cross-border solutions, and personalized financial roadmaps. Our nonprofit services business, with over 20 years of experience, delivers specialized CFO services and financial guidance to organizations throughout Ottawa and Toronto, helping purpose-driven entities achieve their missions through sound financial management. Across our portfolio, we've served 350+ clients while building substantial educational resources, including a tax newsletter reaching 19,000+ subscribers and a YouTube channel with 34,000+ followers, demonstrating our commitment to democratizing financial knowledge. OUR COMPANY VALUES guide our team and shape our culture: 🚀 Growth Mindset: Embrace improvement, continuously learn and seek best practices 🤝 Customer First: Go above and beyond for those we serve with exceptional care 💯 Take Ownership: Act with integrity, take responsibility, and do the right thing 💪 Work Hard, Play Hard: Pursue excellence with passion while maintaining balance 🌟 Make Impact: Leave things better than we found them and create lasting value We're a hybrid organization with 16-22 teammates across our businesses, including accountants, admin staff, and marketing professionals. Our teams are primarily based in the Greater Toronto Area with some remote team members in Ottawa and Calgary. Our culture emphasizes "getting sh*t done" while maintaining work-life balance. We host regular team events from pickleball games to community service activities, building strong relationships even with our remote team members. About the Role We're looking for two remote Accounting Managers to lead production for our tax services and nonprofit businesses. These key roles will alleviate capacity constraints during tax season, ensure consistent financial management for nonprofit clients, and create bandwidth for business growth. In these positions, you'll manage comprehensive accounting functions including client documentation, tax preparation, financial statement compilation, detailed bookkeeping, and quality control. You'll start as an individual contributor to master our systems and Canadian tax requirements, then progress to reviewing work, training team members, and ultimately leading a production team. Each role has distinct focus areas while sharing core responsibilities. The tax services position centers on high-volume tax return preparation with seasonal intensity, while the nonprofit position involves ongoing bookkeeping and financial reporting for dedicated clients. Both positions offer clear advancement paths, with opportunities to develop leadership skills and potentially transition into client-facing responsibilities. Our IDEAL CANDIDATE brings 6+ years of experience in accounting management and tax preparation. You have strong technical skills with Canadian tax regulations and accounting principles, allowing you to handle multiple files efficiently during busy periods. You're exceptionally detail-oriented while maintaining productivity, meeting our target of 5-6 files weekly during tax season. You're a proactive communicator who speaks up when spotting issues or improvement opportunities, and your commitment to continuous learning keeps you current with tax laws and new software. Your efficiency helps us manage capacity constraints during our critical tax season while giving us flexibility to pursue new clients through RFPs and business development initiatives. Your performance will be measured by work quality, turnaround time, processing volume, effective team communication, responsiveness to client needs, and demonstrated mastery of Canadian tax principles. You'll collaborate with our local client-facing General Accountant , Chief of Staff , CFO s, Accountants , and Bookkeepers . This position reports directly to our General Accountant or Chief of Staff, depending on the business line you’re placed on. You’ll be doing things like: Core Responsibilities (Both Positions): Quality Review Management: Reviewing team members' work for accuracy and compliance; implementing standardized review procedures; identifying common errors and creating preventative processes; escalating complex issues appropriately Team Development: Training new team members on processes and software; developing standardized operating procedures; managing accounting staff; tracking productivity metrics; prioritizing workloads during peak periods Process Improvement: Identifying workflow inefficiencies; recommending software solutions; creating templates to increase productivity; streamlining file management; suggesting automation opportunities Communication: Proactively addressing roadblocks; ensuring smooth handoffs between team members; documenting processes thoroughly; maintaining clear communication with management Position-Specific Responsibilities: For Tax Services (Position 1): Tax Return Preparation: Organizing documentation for CRA compliance; preparing personal, corporate, and trust returns; handling US tax filings; completing 5-6 files weekly during tax season; staying current with Canadian tax laws Financial Statement Compilation: Creating compilation engagement statements; reconciling accounts; preparing journal entries; ensuring proper treatment of real estate transactions; validating supporting documentation Detailed Bookkeeping: Attaching bank statements and supporting documents; transforming "shoebox" information into meaningful records; performing bookkeeping using Excel; ensuring proper transaction categorization Technical Tool Proficiency: Using CaseWare for document management; utilizing Intuit Profile for tax preparation; managing books through QuickBooks Online; creating efficient Excel workbooks For Nonprofit Services (Position 2): Nonprofit Financial Management: Managing bookkeeping for 2-3 clients simultaneously; processing invoices and monitoring AR/AP; applying source deduction rules; preparing month-end and year-end reports; responding to auditor inquiries Financial Reporting: Creating internal reports for nonprofit executives; reconciling accounts; monitoring budget variances; preparing board meeting statements; ensuring compliance with nonprofit accounting standards Transaction Processing: Issuing invoices and checking receivables; entering payments for approval; handling transactions according to client needs; maintaining detailed documentation Specialized Nonprofit Tools: Working with payment platforms (Payworks, ADP); utilizing nonprofit-specific accounting systems; providing auditor documentation; adapting to client software requirements Skills & Qualifications 6+ years of prior experience in roles like Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, or Accounting Supervisor Professional accounting designation (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) Strong understanding of Canadian accounting principles and tax regulations Proficiency with Excel and accounting software platforms Experience managing and reviewing others' work Expert preparation of compilation engagements and financial statements Comprehensive knowledge of personal and corporate tax filing requirements Advanced bookkeeping and general ledger reconciliation abilities Proven experience with full-cycle accounting processes Exceptional attention to detail while maintaining efficiency Proactive communication and problem-solving approach Strong ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines Confidence to identify issues and suggest process improvements Bonus if you also have: 3-5 years of Canadian tax experience US tax experience QuickBooks Pro Advisor certification or bookkeeping certificates Experience with nonprofit accounting and reporting Familiarity with our tools: CaseWare, Intuit Profile, QuickBooks Online, Excel, Sage, Hubdoc, Dext, Payworks, Wagepoint, ADP, Ceridian, Plooto, RBC PayEdge, Karbon (for time tracking and client management), Google Workspace. Position Details Working Hours: Fixed, between 8AM-4PM EST (Toronto time). Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours/week), with occasional overtime during busy season. Exclusivity Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field plus CPA, ACCA designation, or equivalent professional certification required Level: Senior (6+ years of relevant work experience). Compensation: ~ CAD $1,647–$1,893 (100K–115K INR), based on experience and region. Structured as a Consultant Agreement (independent contractor), meaning you'll be responsible for your own taxes, benefits, and insurance. Benefits of working with us: 🚀 Work directly with forward-thinking entrepreneurs across two established businesses 🏡 Work from the comfort of your home 🏆 Collaborate with incredibly talented teammates 💰 Above-market compensation 💻 Remote-first company culture 💎 Gain valuable insights into wealth building strategies ⭐ Regular gestures of appreciation for our staff 🌎 Join a global team that values diverse perspectives Not sure you meet all the requirements? Apply anyway! We value diverse experiences and hire for potential. Show more Show less