Senior Production Manager role at a fully remote Canadian accounting firm, owning end-to-end production workflow, quality control, and team leadership. Requires CPA designation with 6+ years public accounting experience and 3+ years team management.
CPA designation or equivalent is required
Minimum 6+ years experience in public accounting
Minimum 3-6 years experience managing or mentoring a team
Strong technical expertise in tax and financial reporting
Experience reviewing complex tax returns and financial statements
Proficiency with Karbon, CaseWare Online, Profile Tax, and QuickBooks Online
Strong organizational and workflow management skills
Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Must be based in Canada with full working rights
Own and manage the full production lifecycle including task assignment, prioritization, and deadline management
Ensure all work is delivered on time and within budget
Monitor team capacity and allocate resources effectively
Act as the central coordinator for all production activities
Act as the primary internal reviewer for all production work including tax returns, financial statements, and bookkeeping
Ensure all work meets a 90-100% quality standard before final client delivery
Apply deep technical expertise to identify errors, provide corrections, and guide team output
Manage and review the work of senior, intermediate, and junior accountants and bookkeepers
Train and continuously upskill team members in tax, financial reporting, bookkeeping, and payroll
Provide structured feedback and conduct regular performance reviews
Foster a supportive, collaborative, and high-performance team environment
Develop, document, and refine SOPs to standardize workflows and improve efficiency
Identify process gaps and implement improvements to enhance quality and turnaround times
Support client communication related to deliverables, clarifications, and issue resolution
Collaborate with the Senior Client Manager to ensure smooth client delivery
Utilize and optimize key tools including Karbon, CaseWare Online, Profile Tax, and QuickBooks Online
Stay up to date with new technologies, automation opportunities, and tax law changes
Permanent full-time position at a modern fully remote accounting firm
Flexible hours with at least 50% overlap between 9am-5pm EST
Firm supports entrepreneurs across Ontario and Alberta
Detail-focused but laid-back culture with no accounting emergencies
Values flexibility, trust, and doing great work without unnecessary stress
Small team impact where your ideas and expertise matter
Growth opportunities in leadership, strategy, and specialized work as the company expands
139,000 – 235,000 USD
/ year
124,000 – 195,500 USD
/ year
182,000 – 230,000 CAD
/ year
52,500 – 82,000 CAD
/ year
119,200 – 165,500 USD
/ year