Tax Manager

Baker Tilly Canada; Ontario; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory and accounting firm in Ontario is seeking a Tax Manager to drive meaningful outcomes within their tax practice. The ideal candidate should have prior experience in public accounting and a strong understanding of Canadian tax legislation. Responsibilities include business development, managing client relationships, and mentoring team members. The firm offers competitive salaries and a focus on professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive medical benefits

Monthly social events

Retirement planning with contributions

4-day workweek in summer

4 weeks vacation

Qualifications

• Experience attracting new clients or managing existing relationships to generate tax work.
• Knowledge of tax planning for Canadian private companies.
• Ability to convey complex concepts to clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead the tax practice and build client relationships.
• Implement tax planning engagements and oversee staff.
• Stay updated on Canadian tax legislation.

Skills

Client relationship management

Tax legislation knowledge

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Previous experience in a public accounting firm

Tools

Caseware

Taxprep

Job description

Overview

Be part of something bigger. Build with us today — Now, for tomorrow.

At Baker Tilly, we care about the impact you make. That’s why we’re invested in your growth from day one—because the steps you take today define your tomorrow.

We are looking for a Tax Manager to join our team—a role where your expertise will drive meaningful outcomes and your ambition will help shape what comes next. Here, you’ll collaborate with a dynamic team of professionals, united by a shared commitment to making a difference—for our clients, our communities, and one another.

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory and accounting firm dedicated to building better futures. With global reach and local roots, we combine the scale of a network with the trust of strong relationships. From audit and tax to consulting and specialist advisory services, we help clients navigate complexity and seize opportunity with clarity.

“There is no limit to the growth opportunities at Baker Tilly. We pride ourselves on promoting talent when we see it, and work with each professional to define what success means for them.”

Your role

• Contribute to the leadership of the tax practice.
• Business development and relationship building with prospective and existing clients.
• Identification of new tax planning applications and dissemination of information to prospective and existing clients.
• Implement and oversee tax planning engagements
• Provide leadership and mentoring to staff members
• Staying current on Canadian tax legislation
• Creation and documentation of internal processes for efficiency and risk management purposes; review of internal processes for improvement.
• Ongoing technical and research support.

What you bring to the table

• Previous experience in a public accounting firm.
• A commitment to learning in a tax environment.
• Historical success attracting new clients and/or managing existing client relationships to generate tax planning work.
• Technical knowledge of tax planning for Canadian private companies and their shareholders, including corporate structuring and reorganizations, family trusts, remuneration planning and sale planning.
• Research, analytical and problem identification skills.
• Computer skills including Caseware and Taxprep.
• Ability to convey complex concepts to clients, prospects and internal staff.
• Experience in coaching and developing staff.
• Excellent attention to detail, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication, project management and organizational skills.
• Strong understanding of a client-focused environment including organizational skills to handle multiple projects with conflicting timelines and the ability to work to meet those deadlines.
• Sound judgment regarding confidential and sensitive matters.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong work ethic and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salaries.
• Comprehensive medical benefits packages.
• Monthly social events.
• Retirement planning with GRSP or TFSA contribution/matching.
• A 4-day workweek during the summer.
• 4 weeks vacation to start.
• Rewarding opportunities for career advancement at every stage.

Where you’ll work

62 Keil Dr. S. Chatham, ON.

Job details

• Job type: Permanent Full-Time
• Your schedule: Monday to Friday
• Salary range: $90,000.00 - $150,000.00

When you join Baker Tilly, you become part of something bigger—an ambitious, forward-thinking company that puts people first. Ideas matter, perspectives count, and every contribution builds a stronger future. If you’re ready to make an impact, we’re ready to meet you.

We are committed to transparency in our hiring process. Position Status: New Role. This job posting is for a newly created role within our organization to support growth and expansion. This position has been established to support our growth, expand our team, introduce new functions, etc., and we are excited to welcome a new team member to help us achieve our goals.

We offer a competitive remuneration package based on experience and qualifications. If you are a qualified candidate, please apply now. While we appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering, supporting, and celebrating a diverse workplace. We welcome anyone to apply regardless of race, colour, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Upon request, we will accommodate accessibility needs throughout the recruitment and selection process and for our staff. Please let us know during the application process.