Manager, Corporate Services - Bookkeeping

Manager, Corporate Services - Bookkeeping

At Trowbridge, we are committed to providing exceptional international taxation services by fostering trust-based relationships, clear communication, and continuously improving based on client feedback. Our goal is to empower clients with insights to navigate complex tax landscapes, establishing Trowbridge as a leading boutique firm in mid-market private, corporate, sports/entertainment, and global mobility tax services.

Review and Approve Bookkeeping Work

• Conduct quality reviews of working paper files, financial statements, and sales tax returns (GST/HST and PST) through relevant CRA or provincial portals, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Assemble and prepare high-value or complex client accounts financial statements for corporate compliance filings.
• Review transactions in multiple currencies across numerous entities.
• Oversee a portfolio of up to 120 bookkeeping files, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are consistently met.

Maintenance of General Ledger and Bank Reconciliations

• Oversee bank and general ledger reconciliations ensuring they are up-to-date and reliable records.
• Manage account balances and reconciliations resolving discrepancies as necessary.

Oversee Full-Cycle Bookkeeping and Month-End Procedures

• Validate data entry completed by preparers, ensuring that various accounts reconcile accurately with corresponding financial statements.
• Ensure reconciliations, adjustments, and reports for month-end closings are finalized and on time and in line with accounting principles.
• Coordinate with other departments as needed.

Investment Accounting and Reconciliations

• Review investment accounting as necessary to ensure properly record investment-related transactions are reconciled with year-end financial documentation.

Ongoing Bookkeeping and Financial Analysis

• Complete ongoing accounting analysis and bookkeeping tasks following established procedures and timelines, contributing to accurate financial reporting and client satisfaction.
• Provide summaries of file statuses and upcoming deadlines to upper management.

Adjustments and Financial Period-End Processes

• Analyze financial transactions, identifying and making necessary adjustments at the end of financial periods to ensure completeness and accuracy.

Internal Communication and Client Support

• Respond promptly to queries identified by other team members. Update files and records as needed to ensure current and organized documentation.
• Prepare bank payments through client's bank software.
• Liaise with clients and/or investment brokers inquiries professionally and efficiently. Ensuring timely communications, helping clients understand their financial information and supporting their needs.
• Communicate with CRA regarding various matters and retrieve documents online to support team and client files.

Required Skills/Experience

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business is required.
• 7-10 years demonstrated working experience in accounting/bookkeeping considered an asset.
• 5 years managing a bookkeeping team is preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient with software applications/programs, including MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, HUBDOC, Dext, Xero, and Quickbooks).
• Familiarity with CCH Axcess Tax or Tax Prep preferred.
• Willingness to learn new software packages and systems. Staying updated with new tools and systems relevant to the role.

May be required to work outside regular hours to meet workload demands and/or deadlines.

We're seeking an experienced senior-level professional/manager to join our team, with compensation tailored to your skills and proven expertise.