Tax Manager

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

Job summary

A leading advisory and accounting firm is seeking to hire a dedicated professional for its tax practice. The successful candidate will be responsible for business development, client relationship management, and tax planning engagements. This role requires strong analytical skills, a commitment to learning, and the ability to convey complex concepts effectively. Competitive salary and benefits offered, including a 4-day workweek during summer.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive medical benefits packages

Monthly social events

Retirement planning with contribution/matching

4-day workweek during summer

4 weeks vacation to start

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a public accounting firm is required.
• Commitment to learning in a tax environment is essential.
• Success in attracting new clients and managing existing relationships is crucial.
• Technical knowledge of tax planning for Canadian private companies is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the leadership of the tax practice.
• Implement and oversee tax planning engagements.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to staff members.
• Stay current on Canadian tax legislation.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem identification

Client relationship management

Attention to detail

Project management

Interpersonal skills

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.

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.
• Stay 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 ability to handle multiple projects with conflicting timelines and meet 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

Application information

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 to support growth and team expansion. We offer a competitive remuneration package based on experience and qualifications. 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 applicants 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.