At a Glance
- Tasks: Review and prepare tax returns, manage client relationships, and mentor junior staff.
- Company: Established CPA firm in Concord with a focus on tax compliance and planning.
- Benefits: Autonomy over client engagements, genuine tax planning responsibility, and long-term career progression.
- Other info: Opportunity to work closely with partners and improve internal processes.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in tax planning while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: 5+ years of Canadian public accounting experience and strong knowledge of tax legislation.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
There's a point in tax where knowing how to prepare the return is assumed. What becomes more valuable is knowing what should happen before the return is prepared at all. This opportunity is with an established CPA firm in Concord, working with privately held businesses, owner-managed companies, individuals and trusts across both tax compliance and planning.
Why consider it:
- Concord location
- Broad corporate, personal and trust tax exposure
- Genuine tax planning responsibility
- Direct Partner and client involvement
- Opportunity to manage and develop staff
- Mix of compliance, research and advisory
- Autonomy over your own client engagements
- Long-term progression within the firm
What you'll be doing:
- Review corporate T2 tax returns
- Review personal T1 and trust T3 returns
- Prepare more complex returns where required
- Identify tax planning opportunities for clients
- Work with Partners on more complex tax matters
- Research Canadian tax legislation and technical issues
- Manage multiple tax engagements and deadlines
- Act as a senior point of contact for clients
- Review work prepared by junior and intermediate staff
- Provide technical guidance and review notes
- Coach and mentor developing accountants
- Support clients with CRA-related matters
- Assist with tax planning projects throughout the year
- Help improve internal tax processes and file quality
What they're looking for:
- 5+ years of Canadian public accounting experience
- Experience reviewing T1, T2 and T3 returns
- Previous tax planning experience
- Strong understanding of Canadian income tax legislation
- Experience managing client relationships
- Previous experience reviewing and developing staff
- Comfortable researching more complex tax issues
- Ability to manage several engagements simultaneously
- CPA In-Depth Tax Program would be an asset
Tax Manager in Vaughan employer: Distinct | North America
As a Tax Director at this dynamic public accounting firm in Toronto, you will thrive in a medium-sized environment that prioritizes your influence and growth. With a genuine partner track and a culture that values your ideas, you can expect a rewarding career where your contributions are recognized and impactful. Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and the opportunity to shape the firm's strategic direction while being part of a collaborative team.
