Senior Tax Manager
Distinct | North America
Senior Tax Manager | $150,000–$190,000 | Markham (Hybrid)
This is a senior tax and Private Enterprise role, combining T1 and T2 review with oversight of compilation and review engagements for owner-managed businesses and high-net-worth clients.
You’ll join a well-established CPA firm in Markham and work closely with the Partners across a broad portfolio of privately held businesses, entrepreneurs and family groups.
The role goes beyond reviewing returns. You’ll take ownership of client relationships, oversee files and staff, identify planning opportunities and become increasingly involved in the growth of the practice.
For someone looking beyond Senior Manager level, there is genuine scope to progress toward Director and ultimately Partner.
Why this role stands out:
Broad owner-managed and HNW client base
Corporate and personal tax review
Tax planning and advisory exposure
Opportunity to mentor and develop staff
Involvement in recruitment and internal training
Business development and referral-source exposure
U.S. and cross-border exposure available
What you’ll be doing:
Review T2 corporate tax returns and related schedules
Review T1 returns for owner-managers, HNW individuals and family groups
Identify tax and broader planning opportunities for clients
Oversee compilation and review engagements
Review financial statements and working papers prepared by staffManage workflow and deadlines across a portfolio of Private Enterprise clients
Deal directly with business owners and senior client contacts
Lead client meetings and assist with onboarding new engagements
Resolve more complex accounting and tax matters
Mentor junior, intermediate and senior staff
Support recruitment, training and practice development
Build relationships with referral sources and participate in networking
Work closely with the Partners on more complex client matters
What they’re looking for:
10+ years of progressive Canadian public accounting experience
Strong Private Enterprise / owner-managed business experience
Strong corporate and personal tax knowledge
Experience reviewing T2 and T1 returns
Significant compilation and review engagement experience
At least 5 years of experience reviewing compilation files and financial statements
Experience supervising and developing accounting staff
Comfortable operating as a senior point of contact beneath the Partners
TaxCycle, CaseWare, Sage, QuickBooks or similar software experience
U.S. tax or cross-border experience would be a significant asset
U.S. CPA designation would also be advantageous but is not required
The firm is looking for someone who will be a visible senior member of the team, with office attendance generally expected around 3–5 days per week depending on workload and business needs.
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This is a senior tax and Private Enterprise role, combining T1 and T2 review with oversight of compilation and review engagements for owner-managed businesses and high-net-worth clients.
You’ll join a well-established CPA firm in Markham and work closely with the Partners across a broad portfolio of privately held businesses, entrepreneurs and family groups.
The role goes beyond reviewing returns. You’ll take ownership of client relationships, oversee files and staff, identify planning opportunities and become increasingly involved in the growth of the practice.
For someone looking beyond Senior Manager level, there is genuine scope to progress toward Director and ultimately Partner.
Why this role stands out:
Broad owner-managed and HNW client base
Corporate and personal tax review
Tax planning and advisory exposure
Opportunity to mentor and develop staff
Involvement in recruitment and internal training
Business development and referral-source exposure
U.S. and cross-border exposure available
What you’ll be doing:
Review T2 corporate tax returns and related schedules
Review T1 returns for owner-managers, HNW individuals and family groups
Identify tax and broader planning opportunities for clients
Oversee compilation and review engagements
Review financial statements and working papers prepared by staffManage workflow and deadlines across a portfolio of Private Enterprise clients
Deal directly with business owners and senior client contacts
Lead client meetings and assist with onboarding new engagements
Resolve more complex accounting and tax matters
Mentor junior, intermediate and senior staff
Support recruitment, training and practice development
Build relationships with referral sources and participate in networking
Work closely with the Partners on more complex client matters
What they’re looking for:
10+ years of progressive Canadian public accounting experience
Strong Private Enterprise / owner-managed business experience
Strong corporate and personal tax knowledge
Experience reviewing T2 and T1 returns
Significant compilation and review engagement experience
At least 5 years of experience reviewing compilation files and financial statements
Experience supervising and developing accounting staff
Comfortable operating as a senior point of contact beneath the Partners
TaxCycle, CaseWare, Sage, QuickBooks or similar software experience
U.S. tax or cross-border experience would be a significant asset
U.S. CPA designation would also be advantageous but is not required
The firm is looking for someone who will be a visible senior member of the team, with office attendance generally expected around 3–5 days per week depending on workload and business needs.
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Reference: WJ-3875_12940718