Canadian Tax Manager

Baker Tilly Nova Scotia; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Robust benefits

RRSP matching

Paid time off

Wellness Spending Account

Cell phone allowance

On-site gym

Free parking

Dress for your day

Professional development

Work-life integration

Job summary

Baker Tilly Nova Scotia is seeking a Canadian Tax Manager to join our Dartmouth team. You will develop and implement tax planning assignments, perform technical research, and review returns for individuals and private enterprises.

You will consult with clients on tax planning needs, identify service opportunities, and coach staff for high performance while contributing to ongoing training and team growth. This role offers growth within a collaborative, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in accounting or equivalent field.
• CPA designation (preferred).
• Minimum of 2-4 years of total experience in tax within a professional services firm with a focus on private enterprises.
• Demonstrated success providing exceptional client service.
• Strong technical and analytical skills with problem-solving and professional judgement.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with Tax Partners and other senior staff to develop and implement tax planning assignments for clients.
• Performing technical research and documenting tax planning recommendations.
• Reviewing Canadian individual and corporate tax returns and other tax work prepared by staff.
• Consulting with clients regarding various business and tax planning needs.
• Adding value by identifying client service opportunities and cross-team collaboration.
• Coach, mentor, and develop staff for high performance and growth.
• Share skills with the broader team by developing and facilitating ongoing training.

Skills

Client service

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA designation

Job description

Be part of something bigger. Build with us today — Now. For tomorrow.

At Baker Tilly, we care about the impact you make. That’s why we’re invested in your growth from day one—because the steps you take today define your tomorrow.

We are looking for a Canadian Tax Manager to join our team—a role where your expertise will drive meaningful outcomes and your ambition will help shape what comes next. Here, you’ll collaborate with a dynamic team of professionals, united by a shared commitment to making a difference—for our clients, our communities, and one another.

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory and accounting firm dedicated to building better futures. With global reach and local roots, we combine the scale of a network with the trust of strong relationships. From audit and tax to consulting and specialist advisory services, we help clients navigate complexity and seize opportunity with clarity.

“There is no limit to the growth opportunities at Baker Tilly. We pride ourselves on promoting talent when we see it, and work with each professional to define what success means for them.”

Your role:

• Working closely with the Tax Partners and other senior tax staff to develop and implement tax planning assignments for clients

• Performing technical research, developing and documenting tax planning recommendations

• Reviewing Canadian individual and corporate tax returns and other tax work prepared by staff

• Consulting with clients regarding various business and tax planning needs

• Adding value by identifying client service opportunities, including cross-team collaboration

• Coach, mentor, and develop staff for high performance and professional growth

• Share your skills with the broader team by developing and facilitating ongoing training opportunities

• Engage with all levels of our team while working to bring our strategy to life and participate in firm-wide events that foster our amazing workplace culture

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in accounting or equivalent field

• CPA designation (preferred)

• Minimum of 2-4 years of total experience in tax within a professional services firm with a focus on private enterprises

• Demonstrated success providing exceptional client service

• Strong technical and analytical skills matched with problem-solving skills and professional judgement to help you find optimal solutions in an efficient manner

• Strong project management and organizational skills Self-motivation with an ability to work both independently and in a team environment

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive total rewards package, including salary and incentive program

• Robust benefits plan (health, dental, life, dependent life, AD&D, STD, LTD, etc.)

• RRSP matching

• Generous paid time off package (vacation, personal, sick, firm holidays, etc.)

• Health & Wellness Spending Accounts
  

• Cell phone allowance

• Complimentary on-site gym

• Free, plentiful parking

• Dress for your day, including casual

• Growth-focused coaching, mentoring, feedback, and growth plan reviews

• Learning and professional development opportunities as well as paid professional dues
  
  • Work-life integration (professional flexibility, working remotely opportunities, compressed work weeks, EFAP, etc.)
  • Fun at work year-round with firm-sponsored social events, yoga, lunch and learns, registered massage therapy visits, espresso happy hours, free snacks and meals, teambuilding events, therapy dog visit, off-site Staff Day, etc.

Where you’ll work:

Dartmouth, NS

Job type:

Permanent, Full-time

When you join Baker Tilly, you become part of something bigger—an ambitious, forward-thinking company that puts people first. Ideas matter, perspectives count, and every contribution builds a stronger future. If you’re ready to make an impact, we’re ready to meet you.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.