Senior Accounting Manager (Tax Leaning)

Finlink Group; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Finlink Group in Markham, ON seeks a Senior Accounting Manager (Tax Leaning) to lead tax and accounting engagements for private companies and individuals. You will mentor teams, manage multiple client relationships, and identify advisory opportunities.

The ideal candidate holds a Canadian CPA, 10+ years in public accounting with a strong Canadian corporate tax focus, and US personal tax experience. Experience with owner-managed businesses is valued.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required (Canadian CPA) for this senior role.
• 10+ years of public accounting experience with a focus on Canadian corporate tax and compilation engagements.
• US personal tax experience is required.
• Experience advising owner-managed and private businesses.
• Proficiency with iFirm and CaseWare required.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting, compilation, tax, and advisory engagements for private companies and individuals.
• Review files and ensure delivery of high-quality client service.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships as a trusted advisor.
• Identify tax planning and business advisory opportunities.
• Mentor and develop team members while managing multiple client engagements.
• Contribute to practice growth through networking and business development.

Skills

Client relationship management

Team mentoring

Tax advisory

Public accounting

Education

Canadian CPA designation

Tools

iFirm

CaseWare

Job description

Senior Accounting Manager (Tax Leaning)

Location: Markham, ON
Full-Time | In Office

We're looking for an experienced Senior Accounting Manager (Tax Leaning) to join a collaborative public accounting environment serving privately held businesses and individuals. This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned CPA who enjoys leading client engagements, developing teams, and providing trusted accounting and tax advice.

If you're a relationship-builder with strong technical expertise in Canadian corporate tax and compilation engagements, we'd love to connect with you.

What You'll Do

• Lead accounting, compilation, tax, advisory engagements for private companies and individuals.
• Review files and ensure the delivery of high-quality client service.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships as a trusted advisor.
• Identify tax planning and business advisory opportunities.
• Mentor and develop team members while managing multiple client engagements.
• Contribute to practice growth through networking and business development.

What We're Looking For

• Canadian CPA designation is required.
• 10+ years of public accounting experience, with a strong focus on Canadian corporate tax and compilation engagements.
• US personal tax experience is required
• Extensive experience advising owner-managed and private businesses.
• Experience with iFirm and CaseWare is required.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage client relationships and mentor teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of Canadian accounting standards and tax regulations.
• Candidates living in or within a reasonable commute to Markham are strongly preferred.
• US CPA designation with experience is a strong asset

Why Apply?

Join a respected public accounting practice where you'll work closely with a diverse portfolio of private clients, mentor emerging professionals, and play a key role in delivering exceptional client service. If you're looking for a long-term leadership opportunity where your technical expertise and client advisory skills will make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.