Canadian and U.S. Tax Manager

Ilocatum; Toronto; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks paid vacation

Free on-site parking

Long-term, year-round workload

Job summary

Ilocatum in Toronto is seeking an experienced Canadian & U.S. Tax Manager to join a well-established accounting practice specializing in cross-border tax services. This hands-on review role focuses on mentoring staff and supporting growing client volumes, working closely with the firm’s Owner.

The successful candidate will review personal and corporate tax returns, provide technical guidance, and help manage workflow while ensuring quality control and compliance for Canada and the U.S.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in both Canadian and U.S. taxation.
• Experience reviewing personal and corporate tax returns.
• Knowledge of Canadian corporate tax (T2) returns.
• Experience reviewing financial statements and compilation engagements.
• Strong technical tax knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• CPA designation or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Review Canadian and U.S. personal tax returns.
• Review Canadian and U.S. corporate tax returns.
• Review financial statements and compilation engagements.
• Review T1 and T2 tax returns prepared by junior staff.
• Provide technical guidance and support to preparers and junior reviewers.
• Assist with managing workflow and ensuring timely completion of tax engagements.
• Help reduce partner workload by handling technical reviews and client-related inquiries.
• Participate in quality control and compliance processes.
• Support ongoing growth of the firm’s Canadian and U.S. tax practice.

Skills

Cross-border taxation Canada/US

Tax return reviews (personal)

Tax return reviews (corporate)

Canadian corporate tax (T2)

Financial statements reviews

Technical tax knowledge

Communication skills

Independent work capability

Mentoring staff

Education

CPA designation or equivalent experience

Tools

Cloud-based tax software

CCH tax solutions

QuickBooks

Job description

Job description:

Work Arrangement: Primarily In-Office (4-5 days per week) Vacation: 4 Weeks Paid Vacation
About the Opportunity Our TorontoJobs.ca Recruiting Division client is a well-established accounting practice specializing in Canadian and U.S. personal and corporate tax services in North York.

Due to continued growth and an upcoming retirement within our team, we are seeking an experienced Canadian & U.S. Tax Manager to join their firm.

This is a hands-on review role for an experienced tax professional who can immediately contribute by reviewing work, mentoring staff, and helping manage growing client volumes. The successful candidate will work directly with the firm’s owner and play a key role in supporting both Canadian and U.S. tax operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Review Canadian and U.S. personal tax returns
• Review Canadian and U.S. corporate tax returns
• Review financial statements and compilation engagements
• Review T1 and T2 tax returns prepared by junior staff
• Provide technical guidance and support to preparers and junior reviewers
• Assist with managing workflow and ensuring timely completion of tax engagements
• Help reduce partner workload by handling technical reviews and client-related inquiries
• Participate in quality control and compliance processes
• Support ongoing growth of the firm’s Canadian and U.S. tax practice

Team Structure

The successful candidate will work closely with:

• Firm Owner / Managing Partner
• Multiple tax preparers
• Existing review staff
• Seasonal tax team during busy periods

The role will primarily focus on review rather than preparation work.

Qualifications

Required

• Strong experience in both Canadian and U.S. taxation
• Experience reviewing personal and corporate tax returns
• Knowledge of Canadian corporate tax (T2) returns
• Experience reviewing financial statements and compilation engagements
• Strong technical tax knowledge
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred

• CPA designation or equivalent experience
• Experience with cross-border Canadian/U.S. tax matters
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff
• Experience reviewing complex U.S. personal and corporate returns
• Familiarity with cloud-based tax preparation software

Technology

The firm utilizes:

• Cloud-based tax preparation software
• CCH tax solutions
• QuickBooks
• Secure client portal systems

Work Environment

• Collaborative and supportive office culture
• Flexible environment for family and personal commitments
• Free on-site parking
• Long-term, year-round workload
• Opportunity to contribute to the growth of the practice

This position is ideal for an experienced tax professional who enjoys technical review work, mentoring staff, and working in a stable, growing Canadian and U.S. tax practice.

Qualifications:

CPA would be an asset; work in public accounting reviewing tax returns – Canada and US

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

great firm