US / CAD Tax Manager
Manager - Private Enterprise / Tax
About the Firm
I'm representing a well-established, full-service public accounting firm in the Greater Toronto Area that is looking to add an experienced Manager to its Private Enterprise practice.
The firm works closely with privately held businesses, entrepreneurs, owner-managed companies, high-net-worth individuals, and professional service organizations, providing a broad range of accounting, tax, assurance, and advisory services.
This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and growing team where Managers have significant client exposure, leadership responsibility, and the opportunity to play an active role in developing the practice.
The Opportunity
The Manager will take ownership of a portfolio of Private Enterprise clients, with a primary focus on compilation engagements, Canadian corporate and personal tax, client advisory, and team leadership.
The ideal candidate is someone who combines strong technical accounting and tax knowledge with the ability to build trusted relationships with business owners and entrepreneurs.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and review compilation engagements from planning through completion
- Manage engagement timelines, workflow, budgets, and overall file progress
- Work directly with owner-managed businesses and private companies as a trusted advisor
- Identify and resolve complex accounting and financial reporting matters
- Identify tax, planning, and advisory opportunities for clients
- Participate in client meetings, presentations, and new client onboarding
- Review T2 corporate tax returns and related schedules
- Review T1 personal tax returns for owner-managers, HNW individuals, and family groups
- Provide technical guidance and support to staff and senior team members
- Mentor, coach, and develop junior, intermediate, and senior accounting professionals
- Participate in recruiting, training, and broader practice-development initiatives
- Contribute to business development, networking, and relationship-building activities
Cross-Border Experience - Strong Asset
Experience working with Canada-U.S. clients would be highly valuable.
Candidates with exposure to areas such as:
- U.S. personal tax compliance
- Dual-status individuals
- U.S. tax filings
- FBAR / FinCEN 114
- Form 8938
- Form 3520
- Canada-U.S. tax treaty matters
- Departure tax
- Cross-border estate planning
will receive strong consideration.
An active U.S. CPA designation would also be a significant asset, although it is not mandatory.
Ideal Background
The successful candidate will have:
- Canadian CPA designation preferred
- 5+ years of progressive public accounting experience
- Strong Private Enterprise / owner-managed business experience
- 2+ years of experience at the Manager level
- Experience reviewing compilation engagements and financial statements
- Strong Canadian corporate and personal tax experience
- Demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor, and develop accounting professionals
- Strong client-facing and communication skills
- Experience with Canadian accounting and tax software such as CaseWare, TaxPrep, QuickBooks, Sage, or similar platforms
Compensation & Location
Salary: $120,000 - $150,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
📍 Markham / GTA
This is an office-based opportunity, generally 3-5 days per week, with increased in-office expectations during busy season.
Candidates must have Canadian public accounting experience and be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Why Consider It?
This is a strong opportunity for a Senior Manager/Manager-level CPA who wants meaningful ownership of client relationships and engagements, while continuing to grow their technical, leadership, and business-development skills.
The role offers exposure to a diverse Private Enterprise client base, the ability to mentor and build a team, and an opportunity to become a key contributor within a growing practice.
Client name and additional firm details will be shared confidentially during an initial conversation.
US / CAD Tax Manager
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