Summary As 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 professional network.

This role is ideal for a senior CPA who enjoys deep client relationships, commercial accountability, and long-term advisory impact, with transparent runway toward executive visibility and partnership.

Your Role Primary Relationship Leadership

Serve 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 & Growth

Build, 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 Oversight

Provide 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 Advisory





Advise families with

Operating businesses and complex corporate structures

Significant real estate holdings (commercial, residential, mixed‑use)

Liquidity events such as business sales, partial exits, and recapitalizations

Coordinate planning before, during, and after major financial transitions.

Support succession, estate planning coordination, and intergenerational wealth transfer initiatives.

Team Leadership & Practice Development

Mentor 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 Table

CPA 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 Opportunities

Clear career progression and advancement opportunities

Ongoing professional development, including paid courses,



certification, and membership dues

Compensation & Total Rewards

Competitive total compensation package including extended health care, dental, and group life benefits

Annual bonus program

Matching RRSP plan

Family & Flexibility

Hybrid workdays

Parental leave top‑up program to support growing families

Generous vacation (4 weeks annually)

Personal days

Health & Wellness

Health and wellness spending account

Convenient access to virtual healthcare, including online physician consultations when you need it

Work Environment & Perks A collaborative, open‑door culture with direct access to leadership

Fully stocked kitchen with snacks, coffee and seasonal treats

Smart casual dress code (client/day specific)

Regular team events and social activities throughout the year

Everyday Support

Monthly transit or parking reimbursement

Monthly reimbursement for your smart phone fees

Overtime meal and parking reimbursements

Additional Incentives

Client referral, employee referral

Vehicle purchase incentives

Baker 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.

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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.

📌 Director, Wealth and Family Office (CPA) (Toronto)
🏢 Baker Tilly Canada
📍 Toronto