04 Aug
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Baker Tilly Canada
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Toronto
04 Aug
Baker Tilly Canada
Toronto
SummaryAs a Director in our Wealth and Family Office practice, you will serve as the primary relationship holder and financial quarterback for a portfolio of complex family relationships. You will own client engagements end-to-end, coordinate integrated advisory solutions across tax and specialist teams, and actively grow a personal book of business through a strong qualified network. This role is ideal for a senior CPA who enjoys deep client relationships, commercial accountability, and long-term advisory impact, with clear runway toward executive visibility and partnership.Your RolePrimary Relationship LeadershipServe as the primary advisor and relationship owner for HNW and UHNW families.Act as the family’s financial quarterback—integrating tax, accounting, advisory, and external professional advice into a cohesive strategy.Lead discovery, planning, and ongoing advisory conversations across complex personal and corporate matters.Business Development & GrowthBuild, manage, and grow a personal book of business with clear revenue milestones.Originate new relationships through a strong GTA‑based network of lawyers, private bankers, investment advisors, trustees, and other centres of influence.Lead or co‑lead client pitches, proposals, and onboarding.Identify cross‑service opportunities while maintaining a client‑first, advisory‑led approach.Represent the firm at targeted industry events and thought‑leadership forums.Integrated Advisory & Tax OversightProvide oversight and strategic input across personal, corporate, and trust tax planning engagements in coordination with the firm’s tax group.Translate complex tax and structuring issues into practical, client‑ready advice.In collaboration with the firm’s in‑house tax group and financial planners, ensure alignment between tax strategy, financial planning,
and each family’s long‑term objectives.Specialized Client AdvisoryAdvise families with: Operating businesses and complex corporate structuresSignificant real estate holdings (commercial, residential, mixed‑use)Liquidity events such as business sales, partial exits, and recapitalizationsCoordinate planning before, during, and after major financial transitions.Support succession, estate planning coordination, and intergenerational wealth transfer initiatives.Team Leadership & Practice DevelopmentMentor and develop Managers and Senior Managers within client teams.Contribute to best practices for UHNW relationship management and family office delivery.Support practice development initiatives, internal capability building, and quality standards.What You Bring to the TableCPA designation (Ontario) is required.10+ years of progressive experience in public accounting, family office, or private client advisory.Demonstrated experience advising HNW/UHNW families—particularly business owners and real estate‑focused clients.Strong working knowledge of Canadian private client tax planning concepts.Proven ability to originate, grow, and sustain client relationships.Established professional network within the Greater Toronto Area.Executive presence with discretion and confidence when working with principals, spouses, and next‑generation family members.A commercial mindset balanced with long‑term advisory integrity.What’s in it for you?Career & Growth OpportunitiesClear career progression and advancement opportunitiesOngoing professional development, including paid courses, certification,
and membership duesCompensation & Total RewardsCompetitive total compensation package including extended health care, dental, and group life benefitsAnnual bonus programMatching RRSP planFamily & FlexibilityHybrid workdaysParental leave top‑up program to support growing familiesGenerous vacation (4 weeks annually)Personal daysHealth & WellnessHealth and wellness spending accountConvenient access to virtual healthcare, including online physician consultations when you need itWork Environment & PerksA collaborative, open‑door culture with direct access to leadershipFully stocked kitchen with snacks, coffee and seasonal treatsSmart casual dress code (client/day specific)Regular team events and social activities throughout the yearEveryday SupportMonthly transit or parking reimbursementMonthly reimbursement for your smart phone feesOvertime meal and parking reimbursementsAdditional IncentivesClient referral, employee referralVehicle purchase incentivesBaker Tilly is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex (including gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, parental status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other non‑merit factors. Baker Tilly is dedicated to fostering, supporting and celebrating a diverse workplace. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.Baker Tilly WM LLP is a member of Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative, which is a member of the global network of Baker Tilly International Limited. All members of Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative and Baker Tilly International Limited are separate and independent legal entities.#J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Director, Wealth And Family Office (Toronto)
🏢 Baker Tilly Canada
📍 Toronto