Senior Tax Manager – Partnership Track

Burke Recruiting; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected boutique public practice firm in Vancouver is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to lead complex tax engagements and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation, extensive experience in Canadian tax, and a strong ability to translate complex tax concepts. This role offers partnership potential, autonomy, and engaging client work across diverse industries in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Lead and review complex compliance files and tax planning strategies.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to training and development.
• Ability to translate complex tax concepts into actionable advice.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on advanced tax planning strategies.
• Collaborate with partners on business development.
• Play a key role in firm leadership and client relationship management.

Skills

Extensive experience in Canadian tax

Proven leadership in public practice

Strong technical foundation

Completion of the In-Depth Tax Program

Thought leadership

Education

CPA designation

Job description

Are you a senior tax professional ready to take the next step in your career—one that offers real influence, high-calibre work, and a path to partnership? Our client is a long-established, highly respected boutique public practice firm in Vancouver, known for its technical excellence, loyal client base, and collaborative culture. They’re seeking a Senior Tax Manager to lead complex engagements and help shape the future of the firm.

What You’ll Do

• Advise high-net-worth individuals, private corporations, trusts, and partnerships on advanced tax planning strategies
• Lead and review complex compliance files, reorganizations, estate planning, and cross-border matters
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to internal training and development
• Collaborate with partners on business development, client relationship management, and service innovation
• Play a key role in firm leadership, with a clear path toward equity participation for the right candidate

What We’re Looking For

Join our team as a Senior Tax Manager and shape the future of a leading Vancouver boutique firm.

• CPA designation with extensive experience in Canadian tax
• Proven leadership in public practice, ideally with exposure to ASPE, IFRS, and trust structures
• Strong technical foundation and ability to translate complex tax concepts into actionable advice
• Completion of the In-Depth Tax Program
• Thought leadership—whether through speaking engagements, tax groups, or published insights—is a plus

Why This Role Stands Out

• Partnership potential in a firm with decades of reputation and stability
• Autonomy and influence—your voice matters here
• Engaging, high-level client work across diverse industries and structures
• Supportive, intellectually curious team that values collaboration and excellence
• Entrepreneurial environment with room to innovate and lead

How to Apply: Ready to explore this opportunity? Send your resume to Patrick Kehoe at [e-mail] . Even if you’re not actively looking, we’d welcome a conversation.