Senior Production Manager

WizeTalent

Senior Production Manager responsible for entire production workflow and team management at Kirk CPA Professional Co. in fully remote setting supporting clients across Canada.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$95,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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
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
Develop, document, and refine SOPs to standardize workflows and improve efficiency
Identify process gaps and implement improvements to enhance quality and turnaround times
Ensure adherence to internal systems, processes, and best practices
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
Utilize and optimize key tools including Karbon, CaseWare Online, Profile Tax, and QuickBooks Online

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

tax reportingfinancial reportingbookkeepingpayrollperformance reviewsSOP developmenterror identificationprocess improvementresource allocationdeadline management

Soft Skills

team managementmentoringcollaborationcommunicationorganizational skillsattention to detailproblem-solvingprioritizationsupportive environmentfeedback provision

Certifications

CPA designation