Senior Tax Manager

Kassen Recruitment; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kassen Recruitment seeks an experienced Tax Senior Manager to lead complex engagements and help expand the firm’s tax practice in the Toronto area. The role emphasizes leadership, client development, and market visibility within a growing public accounting environment.

Ideal candidate will have senior-level public accounting tax experience, strong technical capabilities, and a drive to progress toward senior practice leadership.

Qualifications

• Current experience at Tax Senior Manager level within a public accounting firm.
• Strong technical knowledge in tax planning, compliance and advisory matters.
• Track record of managing complex engagements and delivering high-quality client service.
• Interest in practice development, leadership, and long-term career progression.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the confidence to represent the organization professionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complex tax engagements, ensuring technical accuracy, quality, and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Provide tax planning, advisory, and compliance support to a diverse client base.
• Work closely with senior leadership to support the development and expansion of the tax practice.
• Attend industry events, networking functions, and professional gatherings to strengthen relationships and increase market visibility.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, referral sources, and other professional contacts.
• Contribute ideas and initiatives that support practice growth and long-term business development.
• Identify opportunities to deepen client relationships and expand the range of services provided.
• Mentor and support team members while promoting technical excellence and professional development.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the practice and prepare for increased leadership responsibilities over time.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship building

Tax planning

Client service

Communication

Job description

A dynamic public accounting firm is seeking an experienced Tax Senior Manager to help expand its tax practice and strengthen its presence in a key Canadian market. This opportunity is ideal for a public accounting professional who combines strong technical expertise with an interest in leadership, relationship building, and long-term career advancement.

The successful candidate will play an important role in the continued development of the practice, working closely with senior leadership to build market visibility, foster professional relationships, and explore future growth opportunities. A pathway toward a Principal or Partner-level position may be available for someone who demonstrates the right combination of technical ability, leadership potential, and commercial interest.

About the Role

Reporting to senior leadership, the Tax Senior Manager will oversee complex tax engagements while contributing to the growth and development of the firm's practice. This position offers a balance of technical tax work, leadership exposure, and external relationship building.

The role is particularly well suited to someone currently working at the Senior Manager level within public accounting who is interested in progressing beyond technical delivery and taking on a more visible role in the firm's future.

What You'll Do

• Lead and oversee complex tax engagements, ensuring technical accuracy, quality, and compliance with applicable requirements
• Provide tax planning, advisory, and compliance support to a diverse client base
• Work closely with senior leadership to support the development and expansion of the tax practice
• Attend industry events, networking functions, and professional gatherings to strengthen relationships and increase market visibility
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, referral sources, and other professional contacts
• Contribute ideas and initiatives that support practice growth and long-term business development
• Identify opportunities to deepen client relationships and expand the range of services provided
• Mentor and support team members while promoting technical excellence and professional development
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the practice and prepare for increased leadership responsibilities over time

What You Bring

• Current experience at the Tax Senior Manager level within a public accounting firm
• Strong technical knowledge of tax planning, compliance, and advisory matters
• A track record of managing complex engagements and delivering high-quality client service
• An interest in practice development, leadership, and long-term career progression
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to represent the organization in professional settings
• A genuine interest in networking, relationship building, and developing a broader professional presence
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of how strong client relationships contribute to practice growth
• The ability to balance technical responsibilities with leadership and external engagement
• Ambition to progress toward a senior practice leadership position

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to take the next step in your public accounting career within a growing practice that values initiative, professional relationships, and long-term development.

You'll gain direct exposure to senior leadership, contribute to the expansion of a developing market presence, and have the opportunity to shape your career toward a future Principal or Partner-level role.

The hybrid work arrangement offers flexibility, with an expectation of working from the Toronto office approximately three days per week.