Tax Manager

Insight Global; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Tax Manager to join its Private Enterprise Tax practice within a leading public accounting firm. You will lead client engagements focusing on corporate, personal, and trust taxation, serving owner‑managed businesses and high‑net‑worth individuals while delivering tax compliance and proactive planning.

You will mentor junior team members, manage portfolios, and work closely with clients and tax authorities to optimize tax outcomes and ensure accurate reporting and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of public accounting or tax consulting experience post CPA.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian corporate, personal, and trust taxation.
• Experience with tax compliance, tax planning, and private enterprise clients.
• Experience reviewing and preparing corporate tax returns (T2).
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple tax engagements for private enterprise clients and oversee engagement delivery.
• Review and advise on corporate (T2), personal (T1), and trust (T3) tax compliance matters.
• Develop and implement tax planning strategies for owner‑managed businesses and their shareholders.
• Analyze financial statements and ensure accurate tax reporting and compliance.
• Advise clients on tax implications related to business operations, restructurings, and growth initiatives.
• Liaise with the CRA and provincial tax authorities regarding client matters.
• Prepare and review tax elections and documentation associated with corporate reorganizations.
• Manage client portfolios, identify value-add opportunities, and foster long-term relationships.
• Oversee engagement budgets, billing, WIP management, and project financials.
• Support business development initiatives, networking efforts, and proposal preparation.
• Mentor, coach, and develop junior tax professionals.

Skills

Public accounting

Tax compliance

Tax planning

Client relationship management

Mentorship

Leadership experience

Education

CPA / Chartered Professional Accountant

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Tax Manager to join a leading public accounting firm's Private Enterprise Tax practice. This individual will lead client engagements focused on corporate, personal, and trust taxation while acting as a trusted advisor to owner-managed businesses and high-net-worth individuals. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering tax compliance and planning services, developing proactive tax strategies, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior team members.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Lead multiple tax engagements for private enterprise clients and oversee engagement delivery

Review and advise on corporate (T2), personal (T1), and trust (T3) tax compliance matters

Develop and implement tax planning strategies for owner-managed businesses and their shareholders

Analyze financial statements and ensure accurate tax reporting and compliance

Advise clients on tax implications related to business operations, restructurings, and growth initiatives

Liaise with the CRA and provincial tax authorities regarding client matters

Prepare and review tax elections and documentation associated with corporate reorganizations

Manage client portfolios, identify value-add opportunities, and foster long-term relationships

Oversee engagement budgets, billing, WIP management, and project financials

Support business development initiatives, networking efforts, and proposal preparation

Mentor, coach, and develop junior tax professionals

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Must-Have Qualifications
• 2+ years of public accounting or tax consulting experience post CPA
• Strong knowledge of Canadian corporate, personal, and trust taxation
• Experience with tax compliance, tax planning, and private enterprise clients
• Experience reviewing and preparing corporate tax returns (T2)
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements
• Proven client relationship management and leadership experience

Pay range starting at $100,000/year

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