Tax Principal / Experienced Senior Tax Manager

Vaco LLC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco is seeking a Tax Principal / Experienced Senior Tax Manager for a Canadian firm in Toronto. You will lead complex corporate, personal, trust, and estate tax engagements for private companies and high-net-worth clients, focusing on compliance now and planning growth.

CPA designation is required, with CPA In-Depth Tax Program or Master's in Taxation and 8+ years of Canadian tax experience. You may participate in discretionary bonuses and benefits, including retirement plans.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• Completion of CPA In-Depth Tax Program or Master's in Taxation required.
• 8+ years of Canadian tax compliance and provisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of corporate, personal, trust, and estate tax clients.
• Review complex corporate and personal income tax returns.
• Provide tax planning and advisory services to owner-managed businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
• Develop and implement tax reorganization strategies.
• Advise on shareholder planning, succession planning, estate freezes, and corporate restructuring.
• Research and analyze Canadian income tax issues.
• Review tax provisions and assist on tax aspects of assurance engagements.
• Mentor and develop tax staff and managers.
• Collaborate with partners and other service lines to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, lawyers, bankers, and other advisors.

Education

CPA In-Depth Tax Program

Master's in Taxation

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a mid-sized accounting firm. They are looking for a Tax Principal / Experienced Senior Tax Manager who will be responsible for leading complex Canadian tax compliance and planning engagements for a portfolio of private company and high-net-worth clients. The role is approximately 60-65% compliance and 35-40% tax planning initially, with the planning component expected to increase over time. The successful candidate will work closely with ownership groups, investment holding companies, and entrepreneurial clients while helping to expand the firm's tax advisory capabilities.

Why Work Here

• Established and growing client base
• Significant exposure to sophisticated private-company tax matters
• High-net-worth and complex owner-manager planning opportunities
• Strong support from firm leadership
• Clear path to partnership

About the Opportunity

• Manage a portfolio of corporate, personal, trust, and estate tax clients
• Review complex corporate and personal income tax returns
• Provide tax planning and advisory services to owner-managed businesses and high-net-worth individuals
• Develop and implement tax reorganization strategies
• Advise on shareholder planning, succession planning, estate freezes, and corporate restructuring
• Research and analyze Canadian income tax issues
• Review tax provisions and assist on tax aspects of assurance engagements
• Mentor and develop tax staff and managers
• Collaborate with partners and other service lines to deliver integrated client solutions
• Build trusted relationships with clients, lawyers, bankers, and other advisors

About You

• CPA designation required
• Completion of CPA In-Depth Tax Program or Master's in Taxation required
• 8+ years of Canadian tax compliance and provisions

Salary Range

$150,000 - $200,000/year

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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.