Tax & Assurance Manager

Synectics Inc.; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Hybrid work flexibility

Career progression toward Senior Mgr/​

Professional development

Diverse client portfolio

Job summary

Synectics Inc. in Oakville, Ontario, is seeking an experienced CPA with private and public accounting exposure to advance to Senior Manager level, with a potential future partnership path. You will lead audits, reviews, and tax engagements for owner-managed clients across diverse industries.

Hybrid work flexibility, a collaborative leadership team, and ongoing professional development opportunities are offered as part of a clear career progression toward senior leadership within the firm.

Qualifications

• CPA designation is required.
• PAL designation is considered an asset.
• 7+ years of progressive public accounting experience in a Canadian CPA firm.
• Experience at Manager or Senior Manager level, or as a Senior Accountant ready to advance.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Experience with owner-managed businesses; exposure to trusts and holding companies is a plus.
• Knowledge of audit, review engagements, compilations, and corporate/personal taxation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses across various industries.
• Oversee and review audit, review engagement and compilation files.
• Review corporate and personal tax returns and identify tax planning opportunities.
• Manage files involving trusts, holding companies, and limited partnerships.
• Support tax planning and corporate structuring engagements with Partners.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching and mentorship to staff.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and provide business advice.
• Assist with practice management, client development and business development.
• Oversee budgeting, scheduling, workflow management and engagement planning.
• Remain hands-on with client files while developing the team.

Skills

Public accounting

Team leadership

Client relationships

Tax planning

Trusts

Education

CPA designation

PAL designation

Job description

About The Opportunity

This position offers a clear path toward Senior Manager and potential future partnership for the right individual.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses across industries such as real estate, manufacturing, professional services, foundations, and not-for-profit organizations.
• Oversee and review audit, review engagement, and compilation files.
• Review corporate and personal tax returns and identify tax planning opportunities.
• Manage files involving trusts, holding companies, and limited partnerships.
• Support tax planning and corporate structuring engagements in collaboration with Partners.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to junior and senior accounting staff.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while providing practical accounting and business advice.
• Assist with practice management, client development, and business development initiatives.
• Oversee budgeting, scheduling, workflow management, and engagement planning.
• Remain hands-on with client files while supporting the professional development of the team.

Qualifications & Requirements

• CPA designation is required.
• PAL designation is considered an asset.
• 7+ years of progressive public accounting experience within a Canadian CPA firm.
• Experience at the Manager or Senior Manager level, or as a Senior Accountant ready to take the next step.
• Strong technical knowledge of audit, review engagements, compilations, and corporate and personal taxation.
• Experience working with owner-managed businesses.
• Exposure to trusts, holding companies, and limited partnerships is an asset.
• Experience with tax planning and corporate structuring is an advantage.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to balance technical accounting responsibilities with team leadership and client management.

What's Offered

• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Clear career progression toward Senior Manager and potential partnership.
• Diverse and interesting client portfolio.
• Collaborative and accessible leadership team.
• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development and long-term career growth.
• Exposure to a broader network of firms and diverse client bases.

Benefits

• Dental care
• Vision care
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking

Work Location

Oakville, Ontario (primarily in person, with hybrid flexibility)

Licence/Certification

CPA designation required