CPA Manager

Burkett & Co. Chartered Professional Accountants; Victoria; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A local accounting firm in Victoria is seeking a CPA Manager to manage client portfolios and provide high-level managerial support. Responsibilities include implementing tax planning strategies and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge in Canadian tax and excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers competitive salary, health benefits, and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

RRSP matching

Flexible work environment

Close-knit office culture

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge in Canadian corporate and personal tax.
• Experience with closely held business groups and investment holding companies.
• Excellent communication skills in presenting complex information.

Responsibilities

• Manage client portfolios and implement tailored tax planning strategies.
• Review tax returns and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Technical tax knowledge

Education

Registration in In-Depth Tax Course

Minimum 4+ years experience in public practice

Tools

Caseware

Taxprep

Job description

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Burkett & Co. Chartered Professional Accountants

Victoria, BC, V8P 4G8

Canada

Burkett & Co. Chartered Professional Accountants is a Victoria-based firm providing accounting, tax, and advisory services to small and medium sized businesses as well as high-net-worth individuals and their families. The CPA Firm is a member of the Burkett Group of Companies that also provides investment management and family office services to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth households. We pride ourselves on developing deep relationships with clients, characterized by trust and reliability.

Our purpose at Burkett & Co. is to empower our clients to achieve their business and personal financial goals. We strive to develop our experience and knowledge of the latest financial reporting, financial and estate planning and Canadian tax strategies. We turn our knowledge into value for our clients through our pro-active approach to providing comprehensive and innovative solutions. Among our Core Values are teamwork and a commitment to excellence.

We are seeking a CPA Manager to join Burkett & Co.’s talented team. The successful candidate will reflect our firm’s core values while providing high level managerial support to all members of our team as well as our clients. The successful candidate will be able to understand complex accounting and tax concepts and enjoy being a technical resource for clients and the firm. This is a full-time position reporting directly to the partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients primarily consisting of private companies, owner-managed businesses, trusts, and high-net-worth individuals
• Work closely with the partners to help implement tailored tax planning strategies, including financial planning, corporate reorganizations, estate freezes, succession planning, and trust structuring
• Help identify opportunities for tax planning and work with partners and clients to align tax strategies with broader financial and family goals
• Review corporate, personal, and trust tax returns prepared by junior staff; ensure quality control and compliance with current tax legislation
• Review year-end compilation engagements prepared by junior staff; ensure compliance with system of quality management (SoQM) and CSRS 4200
• Support clients with CRA reviews, review tax election forms, and other supplemental tax filings
• Collaborate with internal and external professionals (e.g., legal, investment management, banking, insurance advisors) to deliver integrated solutions
• Act as a main point of contact for clients, building long-term, trusted relationships
• Mentor and develop junior team members through training, coaching, and formal review processes
• Stay up to date on changes in Canadian tax law and regulatory developments affecting private entities and individuals

Job Requirements

Registration in In-Depth Tax Course is highly valued but not required

Minimum 4+ years of progressive experience in Canadian public practice, with a focus on compilations, tax compliance, and tax planning for private corporations and high-net-worth individuals

Strong technical knowledge in Canadian corporate and personal tax, with some exposure to trust and estate planning, and corporate reorganizations

Experience with closely held business groups, investment holding companies, and some exposure to intergenerational wealth planning

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to present complex information clearly to clients

Proven leadership and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Familiarity with Caseware, Taxprep, and cloud-based platforms is an asset

Job Type & Location :

Full-time (Monday to Friday), on-site with flexibility to work from home on Fridays

Victoria, BC : reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Competitive salary ($90,000 - $110,000)

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

RRSP matching, when eligible

Opportunity to work closely with the Burkett Group’s investment management and family office services firms

Opportunity to be a core member of a growing, entrepreneurial firm with long-term career potential

A collaborative and flexible work environment that values both professional excellence and quality of life

Close-knit office culture

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application through our official website : https : / / burkettandco.ca / our-team / careers /

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Industries

Accounting

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