Job Description - Axon CPA | Senior Manager or Manager
Lead the work, grow the team, and build the relationships
Axon is a CPA firm built around the relationship. Formed when Ignite CPA and Best Roest & Co. joined forces, Axon provides accounting, tax, assurance, and advisory services to businesses and individuals across Lethbridge and Southern Alberta. Our partners bring decades of collective experience from major global accounting firms, and our values are simple: be Adaptable, be Xenial (build authentic connections), take Ownership, and keep Navigating Growth together.
We believe people do their best work when they're trusted to use their judgment, take ownership, and contribute their ideas. As a Senior Manager, you'll play a key part in driving growth for our clients, our team, our firm, and your own professional development. You'll develop solutions with clients and co-workers through collaborative debate and discussion, and work across a variety of engagements with tight deadlines, always with an emphasis on the client experience, team growth, and shared success.
What you'll do
Technical Expertise & Quality Assurance
Peer review corporate year-end files, working with our Client Concierge
Complete detailed reviews of corporate year-end files, following our consistent process
Lead compilation and review engagements
Deliver on the deadlines we promise to clients
Mentor others to improve quality and efficiency
Communication & Client Relationships
Respond to client requests, questions, and suggestions in a timely manner
Adapt your approach to each client's needs and preferences
Foster a positive relationship between clients and their team
Build long-lasting relationships with existing and new clients
Leadership & Mentorship
Lead, mentor, and coach our Client Managers and team members to grow their technical abilities
Engage in team training and invest in others' professional development
Lead by example and jump in where needed
Keep growing your own knowledge to better serve clients and guide the team
Be an engaged part of a positive culture
Business Growth
Listen for pain points in current client relationships and provide solutions
Identify further opportunities with existing clients
Ask for and follow up on referrals from current clients
Develop new business by reaching out to prospects
Requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field
Valid CPA designation
5+ years of experience in accounting/financial management
Proficiency with computerized accounting systems; experience with Karbon and TaxCycle preferred
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and QuickBooks
Skills & Competencies
Leadership, team development, coaching, mentoring, and conflict resolution
Client relationship management and the ability to build strong client and internal relationships
Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities
Project and workflow management
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, critical thinking, and analytical skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Sound judgment, professionalism, and accountability
Commitment to continuous improvement and client service excellence
Working Conditions
Primarily office-based, depending on business needs
Frequent interaction with employees, clients, vendors, and business partners
Regular attendance at leadership, operational, and client meetings
Occasional travel for client meetings, conferences, or organizational events
Fast-paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines
The posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is chosen. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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