Senior Accountant, Tax Compliance (4+ yrs exp. req. + CPApref.)

CB Smart Recruit; Montreal; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing accounting and advisory firm in Montréal is seeking a Senior Accountant with strong communication skills and a CPA designation. The role involves client management, tax engagements, and mentoring junior staff, within a collaborative, high-performance culture. Candidates should have 4-10 years of experience in public accounting. Competitive salary of $120,000 - $140,000 CAD plus bonuses offered.

Benefits

Group Coverage (50% employer-paid)

Vacation + Sick + Personal Time

Qualifications

• 4 - 10 years of experience in a Canadian public accounting firm.
• Strong communicator who thrives in client-facing work.
• Confident, organized, and solution-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary client manager on key files.
• Lead preparation and review of tax engagements.
• Advise clients on planning, compliance, and advisory strategies.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong client management ability

Desire to grow in a fast-scaling firm

Education

CPA designation (or close to completion)

Job description

Senior Accountant, Tax Compliance (4+ yrs exp. req. + CPA pref.)

Location: Montréal, Québec (Côte-des-Neiges)

Salary: $120,000 $140,000 CAD + Bonus

Benefits: Group Coverage (50% employer-paid), Vacation + Sick + Personal Time

Job Type: Full-Time | Monday-Friday, In-Office (potential 12 days / week WFH)

Sponsorship: Not available

Start Date: ASAP

Role Overview

A fast-growing accounting and advisory firm based in Montréal (Côte-des-Neiges) is seeking a Senior Accountant with strong communication skills and a background in public practice. This firm works with a wide range of clients including private corporations, family-run businesses, and high-net-worth individuals and is known for its collaborative, high-performance culture.

This role is not boxed into a single path; candidates with experience in either tax or audit are welcome. The most important qualities are :

• Excellent communication
• Strong client management ability
• Desire to grow within a nimble, fast-scaling firm

What You\'ll Do

• Serve as the primary client manager on key files
• Lead preparation and review of tax engagements (corporate, personal, year-end)
• Handle compilations, review engagements, or audits depending on your background
• Advise clients on planning, compliance, and advisory strategies
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate with partners on improving workflows

Who You Are

• CPA designation (or close to completion)
• 4 - 10 years of experience in a Canadian public accounting firm
• Background in tax and / or audit are open
• Strong communicator who thrives in client-facing work
• Confident, organized, and solution-oriented
• French is a strong asset, but not required

Why This Firm

• Entrepreneurial team with space to own your role
• Exposure to diverse and complex client files
• Flexibility to bring your strengths in tax, audit, or both
• Modern, people-first environment based in central Côte-des-Neiges
• Chance to grow during a key expansion phase

How to Apply

Send your resume to: [e-mail]

Only selected candidates will be contacted.