Senior Accounting Manager

GPI Chartered Professional Accountants is a public accounting firm serving individuals, businesses, and organizations throughout Fernie and the East Kootenay region of British Columbia. We offer a collaborative, professional environment in one of Canada’s most scenic mountain communities — where an exceptional quality of life complements a rewarding career.

The Opportunity
GPI CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS
Fernie, British Columbia

NOW HIRING
Senior Manager
CPA Designation Required Public Practice Fernie, BC

GPI Chartered Professional Accountants is a public accounting firm serving individuals, businesses, and organizations throughout Fernie and the East Kootenay region of British Columbia. We offer a collaborative, professional environment in one of Canada’s most scenic mountain communities — where an exceptional quality of life complements a rewarding career.

The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Chartered Professional Accountant to join our team in a senior capacity. Depending on the experience and goals of the successful candidate, this position can be structured as a Senior Accountant, Manager, or a direct pathway toward a partner role.

Key Responsibilities
Lead and execute audit and review engagements for a diverse client portfolio, including owner-managed businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and other entities

Prepare and review T2 corporate tax returns, T1 personal returns, trust returns (T3), and partnership returns across a varied client base

Review compilation engagements and financial statement preparation in accordance with Canadian standards

Provide strategic tax planning advice, including corporate reorganizations, estate planning considerations, and owner-manager remuneration strategies

Manage client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor across a broad range of accounting, financial, and business advisory needs

Liaise with CRA on client matters including audits, objections, and compliance inquiries

Supervise, mentor, and develop junior accounting staff and CPA students

Contribute to firm growth through business development, referral relationships, and active community engagement

Participate in practice management, quality control, and the continuous improvement of firm processes

Qualifications & Experience
Canadian CPA designation required

Minimum 5 years of post-designation experience in public practice, with hands-on expertise in audit, review, compilation, and tax engagements

Experience preparing and reviewing T1, T2, T3, and other Canadian tax filings

Strong technical knowledge of Canadian ASPE, NPO standards, and the Income Tax Act

Experience managing client files independently and supervising junior staff

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain complex matters to non-accountants

High degree of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail

Proficiency with accounting and tax software (Case Ware, Tax Cycle, QBO, or equivalent)

Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in practice ownership is a strong asset

Desire to build long-term roots in the Fernie community is a strong asset

What We Offer
Competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $150,000 per year, commensurate with experience and role level

A path to ownership available for the right candidate

Profit-sharing and partnership equity opportunities as the relationship develops

Flexible scheduling and genuine work-life balance in a supportive, low-bureaucracy team environment

All CPA dues, CPA Canada fees, and verifiable CPD paid by the firm

Extended health and dental benefits

Immediate involvement in meaningful, senior-level work with real client ownership from day one

A vibrant lifestyle in Fernie, BC — world-class skiing, mountain biking, hiking, and outdoor recreation at your doorstep

Relocation assistance available for the right candidate

Who We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate is a seasoned CPA who is ready to move beyond being just an employee. You take pride in client relationships, enjoy variety in your work, and want to be part of something you can eventually call your own. You are technically strong, professionally grounded, and genuinely interested in the community you work in. If you are feeling constrained at a larger firm, burned out by big-city hours, or simply ready for the next chapter — we want to hear from you.

GPI Chartered Professional Accountants Fernie, BC An Equal Opportunity Employer