Senior Tax Manager – Boutique CPA firm (path to Partner)

The Mason Group - Strategic Search Partners; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to join their boutique CPA firm. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and recognized. You will lead a team, providing tailored tax solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises, ensuring high professional standards. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance and mentorship, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their careers without the stress of larger firms. If you are passionate about tax and eager to grow, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Canadian public practice experience focused on tax.
• Strong understanding of corporate taxation and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team providing tailored tax solutions for private businesses.
• Manage corporate tax, planning, consultation, and compilation engagements.

Skills

Canadian corporate taxation

Tax planning

Consultation

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Degree in Accounting

Canadian CPA designation

Job description

Senior Tax Manager – Boutique CPA firm (path to Partner)

Are you currently with a large or mid-size CPA firm and feeling burned out by long hours, limited flexibility, or the lack of a clear path forward? Do you enjoy working in public practice and collaborating with diverse industry clients, but crave a more supportive, close-knit team environment? Would you thrive in a firm where your contributions are recognized, your voice matters, and there’s a transparent, achievable path to partnership?

If so, this opportunity could be a perfect fit. Our client is a fast-growing boutique accounting firm that offers the professional challenges and client variety of a larger firm—without the grind. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, mentorship, and long-term career development, this firm is an ideal next step for accountants ready to grow in a more rewarding and flexible environment.

Reporting to the Partner, this newly created Senior Tax Manager role is designed to support our client’s growing team. In this position, you will lead a small team and work primarily with small to medium-sized private businesses, providing tailored tax solutions and advisory services. Your responsibilities will include corporate tax management, tax planning, consultation, and compilation engagements—ensuring all client work is delivered to the highest professional standards.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting or a related discipline, along with a Canadian CPA designation.
• At least 7+ years of Canadian public practice experience, with a focus on tax and compilation.
• Experience working with small to medium-sized private enterprises.
• Completion of the In-depth Tax Program is an asset but not required.
• Strong understanding of Canadian corporate taxation.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a desire to have fun!

If you are already registered with The Mason Group, please contact your Recruiting Consultant directly with reference to job #19736.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Consulting

Industries

Accounting