Tax Manager | $115,000 – $145,000 | Kitchener (Hybrid)

Being good at tax often creates an unusual problem.

The better you become, the more compliance work tends to find its way to your desk.

This Tax Manager opportunity offers something broader.

You’ll still oversee corporate, personal, and trust compliance, but you’ll also work closely with privately owned businesses on tax planning, reorganizations, succession matters, and the decisions that clients want advice on before they act.

You’ll manage client relationships, review the work of junior staff, and collaborate directly with Partners on more complex files. It’s a senior position with genuine influence, without the layers that can make larger firms feel unnecessarily complicated.

Why this role stands out:

$115,000 – $145,000 salary
Hybrid working
Kitchener location
Combination of tax compliance and advisory work
Privately owned and owner-managed client base
Direct access to Partners and senior decision-makers
Opportunity to mentor and develop junior staff
Clear path toward Senior Manager or Partner-level progression

What you’ll be doing:

Reviewing corporate, personal, and trust tax returns
Managing a portfolio of privately owned business clients
Supporting tax planning, reorganizations, and succession assignments
Responding to CRA enquiries and resolving more complex tax matters
Reviewing staff work and providing coaching and technical guidance
Managing deadlines, budgets, and client expectations




Working with Partners on advisory and business development initiatives

What they’re looking for:

CPA designation
6+ years of Canadian public accounting experience
Strong Canadian corporate tax experience
Experience reviewing T1, T2, and T3 returns
Exposure to tax planning, reorganizations, or estate and succession work
Previous experience supervising or reviewing the work of junior staff
Strong communication skills and confidence advising clients
Completion or progress toward the CPA In-Depth Tax Program would be an asset

If you’d like to know more about this position, just hit the apply button and I’ll be in touch. If you’re only browsing the job boards and haven’t updated your resume yet, that’s not a problem. You can give me a call first. You’ll find my number on LinkedIn by searching for Jamie Egglenton at Distinct North America. Alternatively, send me a connection request or message on LinkedIn and we can take it from there.

If you’ve reviewed this advert and are unsure whether to apply because you don’t meet every requirement, we’d still encourage you to apply. We support the CPA firms we partner with in building diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces. Even if this role isn’t the perfect fit, there’s a good chance we’ll have another chance that is.

Ref: INDJAM

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $115,000.00-$145,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kitchener-Waterloo, ON

📌 Tax Manager (Canada)
🏢 Distinct Recruitment
📍 Canada