Manager / Senior Manager – Client-Facing Accounting

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We’re Hiring: Manager / Senior Manager – Client-Facing Accounting

Location: Remote (Philippines)
Schedule: Full-time | Night Shift (PH time, aligned with Canadian business hours)
Compensation: ₱85,000 – ₱180,000 per month (depending on experience) + 13th-month pay, paid holidays, health top-up, and performance-based growth opportunities

Please apply directly through our website at Careers – Achen Henderson Chartered Professional Accountants

About Us

Achen Henderson is a modern Canadian accounting firm providing cross-border tax, corporate tax, accounting, and advisory services for businesses and individuals with complex needs. We leverage the latest cloud-based tools to deliver seamless, transparent, and high-quality client experiences. We value clarity, collaboration, accountability, and leadership at every level. If you’re looking for a long-term opportunity to grow and lead, this role is for you.

The Role

We’re hiring a Manager / Senior Manager - Client-Facing Accounting to lead clients and support team members in our growing GURU service line. This leadership role goes beyond technical accounting, you will own client relationships end-to-end and coordinate all aspects of their accounting and advisory needs. You will manage a portfolio of private company clients, ensuring that bookkeeping, account management, year-end compliance, and communication with specialists all run smoothly. Depending on the client, you may perform bookkeeping work directly or oversee junior bookkeepers handling the file. You will deeply understand each client’s business, improve workflows, recommend technology solutions, and collaborate with specialists (bookkeepers, corporate compliance, indirect tax, M&A/valuation, CFO teams). You will mentor junior team members in the Philippines, review their work, and ensure a high standard of service delivery. Applicants must meet all qualifications and complete required testing.

Note: Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications. Testing will be required to verify technical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of private company clients as their primary accounting advisor
• Lead and manage client relationships, ensuring all accounting, compliance, and advisory needs are met
• Oversee bookkeeping, and year-end work, coordinating with specialists as needed
• Lead the onboarding process of new clients, set up and document processes, integrations and systems based on AH Cloud tools, and lead the eventual handoff to a bookkeeper within the team
• Assist with scoping of new clients and rescoping of existing clients
• Perform bookkeeping directly or supervise junior bookkeepers depending on the client
• Conduct client meetings, set expectations, and provide strategic guidance
• Review financial statements, working papers, and deliverables prepared by junior staff
• Mentor and coach junior team members in the Philippines
• Analyze workflows and recommend process or technology improvements
• Assist with or lead implementation of workflows and cloud-based tools
• Liaise with tax, corporate compliance, valuation/M&A, and CFO specialists
• Ensure deliverables are accurate, timely, and aligned with Canadian accounting standards
• Provide updates and participate in team check-ins

Minimum Qualifications

• CPA designation (Philippines or equivalent)
• 7+ years post-designation experience in public practice or shared services
• 5+ years in a manager or senior manager role supervising teams
• Prior experience working with Canadian clients, understanding of Canadian sales tax and payroll
• Hands-on experience with Xero, QuickBooks Online (QBO)
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, Canadian/US accounting standards, and compliance workflows
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Strong client communication and expectation-setting skills
• Tech-savvy with experience implementing cloud accounting platforms
• Ability to work night shift (aligned with Canadian hours)
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with Syft or other advanced reporting/forecasting tools
• Prior exposure to Canadian or U.S. corporate tax environments
• Experience leading training sessions or CPD-style mentorship
• Background in process improvement or system integration projects
• Experience with Dext and/or Hubdoc

Our Vision

Experts who own their craft and their outcomes. A team-of-teams that deliver unparalleled results.

Our Core Values

• Own the Craft – Deliver exceptional, polished work with clear communication and efficient execution.
• Own the Outcome – Be accountable, address issues early, and consistently deliver on expectations.
• Team-of-Teams – Collaborate openly, share context, and bring in the right expertise when needed.
• Make Meaning – Lead with purpose, care for others, and strengthen the community around us.

What We Offer

• Career growth opportunities, including clear paths to senior leadership roles
• Comprehensive training and collaboration with Canadian partners and managers
• You receive 21 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 12 Statutory Holidays annually
• 13th-month pay and PH holiday observance
• Health insurance top-up
• Transparent KPIs and performance metrics
• A culture of leadership, collaboration, and accountability

Application Process

Submit your resume and a short cover letter highlighting your experience managing client relationships and supervising accounting teams.

Shortlisted candidates will complete:

• English communication assessment
• Technical proficiency testing
• Meet-and-greet interview

Who Thrives Here?

Self-managed, tech-savvy, detail-oriented professionals who love working directly with clients and mentoring others. If you’re a strong communicator, natural leader, and passionate about helping businesses grow, you will thrive at Achen Henderson.

Apply now through our website at Careers – Achen Henderson Chartered Professional Accountants