Linda Brown is the Assistant Controller at Shajani CPA, where she oversees financial operations for the firm while mentoring the internal bookkeeping team and supporting client service delivery. Since joining the firm in 2018 as an Accounting Technician, Linda has grown into a leadership role, contributing her expertise in bookkeeping, payroll, tax compliance, and software implementation—including leading the transition to QuickBooks Online across Shajani offices.

Linda is QuickBooks ProAdvisor Certified (Desktop and Online) and earned her college diploma in 2015. With five years of prior experience in the U.S. working in payroll, audit prep, and job-cost accounting—particularly for clients in the trades—she brings valuable insights into prevailing wage reporting and industry-specific bookkeeping challenges. In Canada, she has spent over six years managing full-cycle bookkeeping for a wide variety of clients across multiple provinces, adapting her approach to meet each client’s unique needs.
A trusted problem-solver, Linda is known for her ability to streamline workflows, maintain compliance under pressure, and anticipate operational challenges before they arise. She supports Shajani CPA’s mission by delivering accurate, timely reporting and mentoring staff with clarity, consistency, and care.

Highly detail-oriented and adaptable, Linda contributes to a collaborative team culture by stepping in wherever needed to keep operations running smoothly. Her proactive approach and commitment to quality make her a vital asset to both internal teams and clients.

What motivates her most is seeing the tangible impact her work has on clients. Linda takes pride in helping clients understand the story behind their numbers—building trust, creating clarity, and adding real value every step of the way.

Fun fact: Originally from California, Linda moved to Canada in 2015—and despite the winters, she has no plans of leaving. Canada is home.