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.

Fernie, British Columbia

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

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