Job Description

About Us

is outsourced operations support for small and medium businesses. Our experienced team of embedded experts bring systems, solutions, and ongoing support when and how our clients need it. From the onset, it has been our mission to provide small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) with the resources you\xe2\x80\x99d expect at a larger organization, but delivered in a way that is practical and affordable for SMEs. We continue to believe that no business, regardless of size, should be prevented from reaching its potential.

Our remote team is composed of highly skilled professionals from across Canada. Balance is extremely important to us, and you\xe2\x80\x99ll find having work/life balance is a natural part of being on the Business Sherpa Group team. Here are a few of the things we provide every employee:

• A \xe2\x80\x98Work where it works\xe2\x80\x99 approach
• Generous health & wellness benefits
• Professional development support
• Liberal vacation, personal leave & annual Giving & Volunteer Day
• Home office set-up assistance
• Ongoing technology allowance

to learn more about what it\xe2\x80\x99s like to work here with the Business Sherpa Group team.

Location

This is a remote position within Canada.

About The Role

Our Accounting Practice is currently searching for a full-time Accounting Team Lead to manage our team of professionals dedicated to ensuring accurate and timely client accounting record keeping. This position will work with various stakeholders, including our SME clients, cross functional teams, CFOs, account managers and technical teams, to ensure seamless communication and execution of accounting activities.

Our Ideal Candidate

A super tech savvy accountant leader with an outstanding client service orientation, you have the knowledge and skills to manage and lead the accounting team supporting our range of small to midsized clients. You know what it takes to manage the team with your strong understanding of accounting principles, exceptional leadership skills, and desire and ability to drive efficiency and compliance within the practice.

Above all, you share our passion for bringing value to clients, creating efficient accounting processes using our modern cloud technologies.

What You\xe2\x80\x99ll Do

Each day looks a little different here at Business Sherpa Group, but in this role, you can expect to\xe2\x80\xa6

• Manage and supervise the daily operations of the accounting team.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team culture, encouraging continuous learning and professional development.
• Review and analyze financial data and reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting principles, practices, and standards.
• Oversee the closing processes, budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis ensuring deadlines are met and accurate financial reporting is achieved.
• Handling complex accounting tasks and solving accounting and client issues.
• Continuously identifying opportunities to streamline and improve the accounting process for increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
• Building strong, trusted relationships with clients to understand their unique accounting requirements and ensure their needs are met.

What We\xe2\x80\x99re Looking For

• A CPA, or close to one.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in a range of small and mid-sized organizations.
• Proven experience as an accounting supervisor or team lead.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and regulations (GAAP, IFRS, etc.), and cloud-based accounting packages.
• Driven to do things right and take a constructive approach to solving problems.
• Enthusiasm for what you do and the desire to help clients succeed.

Interested? Please Apply

If this sounds like a good fit, we\xe2\x80\x99d love to hear from you.

Business Sherpa Group respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities, and is committed to providing persons with disabilities equal access to Business Sherpa Group services. If you require any accommodation or support during the recruitment process, please

Business Sherpa Group is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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