About Fusion CPA Inc.
Fusion CPA Inc. (aka Bookkeeping Fusion) is a professional bookkeeping and accounting firm that helps Canadian businesses and non-profit organizations build stronger financial systems.
Our team designs and improves accounting workflows, implements cloud-based technology, maintains accurate and compliant financial records, and provides clients with timely financial information they can use to make better decisions.
By combining experienced accounting professionals with standardized processes and modern technology, we give clients confidence that their bookkeeping is being handled accurately, efficiently, and proactively by a knowledgeable team.
We are a growing, remote-first firm that values collaboration, continuous improvement, professional judgment, and practical solutions.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Client Accounting Manager to take ownership of client files, oversee the quality of bookkeeping work, and help clients improve their accounting systems and processes.
This is an ideal opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys solving problems, improving workflows, mentoring team members, and building trusted relationships with small business owners and non-profit leaders.
You will work with a team of bookkeepers and accounting professionals to ensure client records are accurate, complete, compliant, and ready for meaningful financial reporting and year-end preparation.
You will help shape the systems, service standards, and processes of a young and growing professional firm.
What You Will Do
Manage Client Relationships
- Serve as a primary point of contact for a portfolio of clients.
- Develop a strong understanding of each client’s organization, operations, accounting processes, and reporting needs.
- Communicate clearly with clients regarding outstanding information, bookkeeping issues, deadlines, and recommended improvements.
- Build trusted relationships by providing responsive, practical, and professional support.
Oversee Bookkeeping Quality
- Take responsibility for the overall accuracy and completeness of assigned client files.
- Review bookkeeping completed by junior and intermediate team members.
- Ensure reconciliations, supporting documentation, sales taxes, payroll-related accounts, and balance-sheet accounts are properly maintained.
- Help ensure clients remain compliant and prepared for government filings, reviews, and year-end accounting.
Improve Accounting Systems
- Assess client accounting workflows and recommend improvements.
- Design and implement efficient bookkeeping processes.
- Help clients select and integrate appropriate applications within their accounting technology stack.
- Troubleshoot QuickBooks Online and related accounting software issues.
- Create standardized workflows, procedures, templates, and internal controls.
Onboard and Clean Up Client Files
- Lead the accounting team when onboarding new clients.
- Review existing accounting records and identify gaps, risks, and required corrections.
- Complete or oversee catch-up and clean-up bookkeeping projects.
- Prepare files for transition to the ongoing bookkeeping team.
- Document processes so recurring work can be completed accurately and efficiently.
Lead and Develop Team Members
- Provide direction and support to junior bookkeepers.
- Review completed work and provide clear, constructive feedback.
- Train team members on accounting principles, software, workflows, and client-specific procedures.
- Help assign and coordinate work across the team.
- Encourage accountability, professional growth, and continuous improvement.
Provide Reporting and Year-End Support
- Prepare or review monthly financial reporting packages.
- Help clients understand their financial results, cash flow, and key business trends.
- Identify opportunities to provide additional financial insight and advisory support.
- Prepare organized and complete working-paper files for external accountants.
- Assist with year-end adjustments, information requests, and preparation for corporate income tax filings.
What You Bring
Accounting Experience
- At least ten years of progressive Canadian accounting or bookkeeping experience.
- Strong experience with full-cycle accounting for several businesses or organizations.
- Experience managing multiple client files simultaneously.
- A strong understanding of Canadian bookkeeping, payroll, GST/HST, and general compliance requirements.
- Experience preparing files for year-end accounting and corporate income tax preparation.
Technical and Systems Knowledge
- Advanced proficiency with QuickBooks Online.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to investigate accounting and software issues.
- Experience implementing or improving cloud-based accounting workflows.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Familiarity with applications such as Dext, Karbon, Plooto, Payworks, Google Workspace, Loom, Shopify, and PayPal.
CRA and Compliance Experience
- Experience using CRA Represent a Client.
- The ability to recognize potential compliance issues and determine when further professional advice is required.
- Experience responding to CRA reviews, information requests, and account-related inquiries.
Professional Capabilities
- Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail without losing sight of the broader financial picture.
- The ability to organize competing priorities and consistently meet deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- The confidence to communicate with clients, explain accounting matters, and recommend practical solutions.
- The ability to work independently while collaborating closely with a remote team.
- A commitment to accuracy, accountability, confidentiality, and professional service.
A degree and/or professional designation in accounting is preferred. Equivalent practical experience will also be considered.
What We Offer
- A collaborative small-business environment where your ideas and experience will have a meaningful impact.
- The opportunity to help shape the systems and service model of a growing professional firm.
- Interesting and varied work with Canadian businesses and non-profit organizations.
- Remote work.
- Competitive compensation.
- Health benefits.
- An RRSP/DPSP matching program.
- Opportunities for professional development, leadership, and career growth.
- A team-oriented environment supported by modern technology, documented processes, and shared expertise.
Who Will Enjoy This Role
This role may be a strong fit for you if you enjoy bringing order to complex accounting files, improving inefficient processes, helping other team members succeed, and giving clients confidence in their financial information.
You may currently work as a senior bookkeeper, accounting manager, client accounting services manager, full-cycle accountant, controller, or experienced accounting technician and be looking for a role that combines accounting, technology, leadership, and client advisory work.
Apply
If you are an experienced accounting professional who enjoys combining accurate bookkeeping, thoughtful systems, and strong client service, we would be pleased to hear from you.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $84,000.00-$108,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- Full Cycle Accounting: 10 years (required)
- working at a Canadian Public Practice Tax-Accounting Firm: 4 years (required)
Work Location: Remote
