Fully Remote - Senior Production Manager - Kirk CPA …, Toronto

Job Type:

Permanent, Full-Time Location:

Remote (Work from Anywhere) Schedule:

Flexible hours with at least 50% overlap between 9am–5pm EST

Position Summary The Senior Production Manager is responsible for owning the end-to-end production workflow across the firm. This role acts as the central traffic controller, ensuring that all client work is properly assigned, completed on time, and meets a high technical standard before final delivery.

This is a hands‑on leadership role combining strong technical expertise with team management. The Senior Production Manager serves as the primary internal reviewer for all production work, while also training and developing team members and improving systems and processes.

Production Ownership&Workflow Management

Own and manage the full production lifecycle, including task assignment, prioritization, and deadline management

Ensure all work is delivered on time and within budget

Monitor team capacity and allocate resources effectively

Act as the central coordinator for all production activities

Quality Control&Technical Review

Act as the primary internal reviewer for all production work, including tax returns, financial statements, and bookkeeping

Ensure all work meets a 90–100% quality standard before final client delivery

Apply deep technical expertise to identify errors, provide corrections, and guide team output

Team Leadership&Training

Manage and review the work of senior, intermediate, and junior accountants and bookkeepers

Train and continuously upskill team members in tax, financial reporting, bookkeeping, and payroll

Provide structured feedback and conduct regular performance reviews

Foster a supportive, collaborative, and high-performance team environment

Process Improvement&SOP Development

Develop, document, and refine SOPs to standardize workflows and improve efficiency

Identify process gaps and implement improvements to enhance quality and turnaround timesEnsure adherence to internal systems, processes, and best practices

Client&Internal Communication

Support client communication related to deliverables, clarifications, and issue resolution

Collaborate with the Senior Client Manager to ensure smooth client delivery

Maintain responsiveness to internal communications and team needs

Technology&Systems

Utilize and optimize key tools including Karbon, CaseWare Online, Profile Tax, and QuickBooks Online

Stay up to date with new technologies, automation opportunities, and tax law changes

Qualifications&Skills

CPA designation (or equivalent) required

Minimum 6+ years of experience in public accounting

Minimum 3–6 years of experience managing or mentoring a team

Strong technical expertise in tax and financial reporting

Experience reviewing complex tax returns and financial statements

Proficiency with Karbon, CaseWare Online, Profile Tax, and QuickBooks Online

Strong organizational and workflow management skills

Excellent attention to detail and problem‑solving abilities

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Soft Skills&Attributes

Warm, approachable, and supportive leadership style

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

High level of accountability and ownership

Proactive and solutions-oriented mindset

Ability to build trust and motivate team members

What We Offer

Compensation:

$95,000 annually

Vacations:

4 weeks of PTO

Health spending account:

$3,500 per year

Fully remote work:

live and work from anywhere

Flexible scheduling:

choose your hours while meeting deadlines

No micromanagement:

you'll be trusted to own your work

Small team impact:

your ideas and expertise matter

Growth opportunities:

leadership, strategy, and specialized work as the company expands

Eligibility Candidates must be based in Canada, with full working rights.

We encourage you to apply if you meet most of the requirements and feel excited about the role.

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