Senior Tax Manager

Distinct | North America; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinct | North America in Markham is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to lead Canadian private enterprise engagements. You will review T2 and T1 returns, oversee staff, and manage client relationships, with growth toward Director and Partner roles.

You will mentor staff, drive tax planning opportunities, and expand cross-border work with US clients, while collaborating with Partners on complex client matters. Hybrid work model in Markham is available.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive Canadian public accounting experience.
• Strong Private Enterprise / owner-managed business experience.
• Strong corporate and personal tax knowledge.
• Experience reviewing T2 and T1 returns.
• Significant compilation and review engagement experience.
• At least 5 years of experience reviewing compilation files and financial statements.
• Experience supervising and developing accounting staff.
• Comfortable operating as a senior point of contact beneath the Partners.
• TaxCycle, CaseWare, Sage, QuickBooks or similar software experience.
• U.S. tax or cross-border experience would be a significant asset.

Responsibilities

• Review T2 corporate tax returns and related schedules.
• Review T1 returns for owner-managers, HNW individuals and family groups.
• Identify tax and broader planning opportunities for clients.
• Oversee compilation and review engagements.
• Review financial statements and working papers prepared by staff.
• Manage workflow and deadlines across a portfolio of Private Enterprise clients.
• Deal directly with business owners and senior client contacts.
• Lead client meetings and assist with onboarding new engagements.
• Resolve more complex accounting and tax matters.
• Mentor junior, intermediate and senior staff.
• Support recruitment, training and practice development.
• Build relationships with referral sources and participate in networking.
• Work closely with the Partners on more complex client matters.

Skills

Private Enterprise

T2 Tax

T1 Tax

Staff supervision

Cross-border tax

U.S. tax knowledge

Tax planning

Client relationships

Tools

TaxCycle

CaseWare

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Senior Tax Manager | $150,000–$190,000 | Markham (Hybrid)

This is a senior tax and Private Enterprise role, combining T1 and T2 review with oversight of compilation and review engagements for owner-managed businesses and high-net-worth clients.

You’ll join a well-established CPA firm in Markham and work closely with the Partners across a broad portfolio of privately held businesses, entrepreneurs and family groups.

The role goes beyond reviewing returns. You’ll take ownership of client relationships, oversee files and staff, identify planning opportunities and become increasingly involved in the growth of the practice.

For someone looking beyond Senior Manager level, there is genuine scope to progress toward Director and ultimately Partner.

Why this role stands out:

• Broad owner-managed and HNW client base
• Corporate and personal tax review
• Tax planning and advisory exposure
• Opportunity to mentor and develop staff
• Involvement in recruitment and internal training
• Business development and referral-source exposure
• U.S. and cross-border exposure available

What you’ll be doing:

• Review T2 corporate tax returns and related schedules
• Review T1 returns for owner-managers, HNW individuals and family groups
• Identify tax and broader planning opportunities for clients
• Oversee compilation and review engagements
• Review financial statements and working papers prepared by staffManage workflow and deadlines across a portfolio of Private Enterprise clients
• Deal directly with business owners and senior client contacts
• Lead client meetings and assist with onboarding new engagements
• Resolve more complex accounting and tax matters
• Mentor junior, intermediate and senior staff
• Support recruitment, training and practice development
• Build relationships with referral sources and participate in networking
• Work closely with the Partners on more complex client matters

What they’re looking for:

• 10+ years of progressive Canadian public accounting experience
• Strong Private Enterprise / owner-managed business experience
• Strong corporate and personal tax knowledge
• Experience reviewing T2 and T1 returns
• Significant compilation and review engagement experience
• At least 5 years of experience reviewing compilation files and financial statements
• Experience supervising and developing accounting staff
• Comfortable operating as a senior point of contact beneath the Partners
• TaxCycle, CaseWare, Sage, QuickBooks or similar software experience
• U.S. tax or cross-border experience would be a significant asset
• U.S. CPA designation would also be advantageous but is not required

The firm is looking for someone who will be a visible senior member of the team, with office attendance generally expected around 3–5 days per week depending on workload and business needs.