Job Title: Senior Tax Accountant

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Industry: Financial Services

Department: Accounting & Tax

Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Location: Toronto, ON | Oakville, ON (Primarily In-Office)

Compensation: $80,000 – $95,000 annually, depending on experience

At Progress Group Inc., we are entrepreneurs at heart. This means that we uniquely understand that you are working to maximize your outcomes in your personal and professional life. We are committed to creating a culture mutually beneficial to our team and clients, built on:

1. Customer Service Excellence
2. Innovation & Empowerment
3. Power-Driven Execution
4. Task-Oriented Honesty
5. Accountability

Progress Group is a fast-growing professional services and advisory firm delivering exceptional financial, strategic, and operational guidance across multiple industries. We are seeking a highly experienced, client-oriented tax professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is motivated to lead and develop a growing department, and takes pride in delivering diligent, accurate, and proactive service to both clients and regulatory authorities.

Job Summary The Senior Tax Accountant is a senior leadership role responsible for the full lifecycle of personal and corporate income tax engagements across a diverse and growing client portfolio. This individual will bring deep technical expertise in Canadian tax compliance, a strong track record in high-volume T1 and T2 work, and the professional drive to pursue or complete the CPA In-Depth Tax Program (CICA).

The Tax

Manager will serve as the primary CRA liaison, lead all client-facing tax communications, and play a key role in shaping the tax department’s processes, culture, and growth.

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM. Hours are expected to increase significantly during personal and corporate tax season. This role is based primarily in-office at our Toronto and/or Oakville locations, with flexibility as determined by management.

Job Responsibilities

1. Prepare and review personal (T1) and corporate (T2) income tax returns for a broad client base including owner-managed businesses — managing high-volume filings with accuracy and full CRA compliance
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Develop and execute tax planning strategies that minimize liability and support long-term financial objectives for owner-managed Canadian domestic clients
3. Lead and manage the tax department’s processes, procedures, and workflow during tax season — bringing structure, efficiency, and quality control to every filing cycle
4. Draft, review, and manage all CRA correspondence — including responses to assessments, audit inquiries, objections, and other administrative matters
5. Serve as the primary client-facing representative for all tax matters — explaining complex processes clearly, resolving issues with professionalism, and building long-term trusted client relationships
6. Prepare and review quarterly and year-end tax provisions, reconciliations, and tax installment schedules for both corporate and individual clients
7. Manage and track tax installment schedules for corporate and individual clients
8. Coordinate with the bookkeeping and accounting teams on the preparation of financial statements used as the foundation for tax filings
9. Identify technical tax issues, conduct legislative research, and implement practical planning solutions that keep clients ahead of regulatory change
10. Participate in the analysis of new tax legislation and recommend proactive planning strategies for clients
11. Coach, mentor, and develop junior tax staff — delegating assignments with intent, ensuring quality control, and building a high-performance team culture
12. Actively manage all engagement phases including budgeting, work-in-progress tracking, and file completion across the full client portfolio
13. Collaborate closely with PGI’s CFO and senior leadership on internal tax strategy, compliance priorities, and reporting
14. Assist in marketing the firm’s tax services and represent Progress Group at networking and business development events

Competencies

1. Minimum 5 years of experience in personal and corporate tax preparation within a public accounting firm (required)
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Demonstrated completion of a minimum of 500 T1 personal tax returns and 100 T2 corporate tax returns (required)
3. Currently enrolled in or aspiring to complete the CPA In-Depth Tax Program (CICA) — enrollment or active progress strongly preferred
4. Thorough understanding of Canadian personal and corporate tax legislation, CRA processes, and compliance requirements
5. Proven experience managing or liaising with the CRA on assessments, audits, and correspondence
6. Exceptional client communication skills — able to explain complex tax matters clearly and professionally to non-technical stakeholders
7. Strong ability to multitask and manage competing deadlines across a high-volume, rapid-paced client portfolio
8. Detail-oriented with a high standard of accuracy and a diligent, proactive work ethic
9. Ability to take full ownership of engagements, solve complex problems, and implement practical solutions
10. Demonstrated leadership and team mentorship capabilities — someone who elevates the people around them
11. Collaborative, entrepreneurial spirit — thrives in a growing firm where contributions are visible and initiative is rewarded
12. Solid understanding of business professionalism with the ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
13. Knowledge of tax and accounting software: TaxCycle, Karbon, QuickBooks, CaseWare (preferred)
14. Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, and Word

Education Required

1. University Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required)
2. CPA designation or active progress toward designation is a strong asset
3. Completion of or active enrollment in the CPA In-Depth Tax Program (CICA) is strongly preferred

Compensation

1. $80,000 – $95,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
2. Benefits for full-time employees after the 3-month probationary period

Benefits

1. Vacation Pay
2. Health and Life Benefits
3. Year-End Bonuses (if applicable)

Experience Required

1. TaxCycle: 3–5 years (required)
2. Karbon (CRM): proficiency required
3. CaseWare / QuickBooks: 3–5 years (preferred)
4. T1 Personal Tax Preparation: Minimum 500 returns completed (required)
5. T2 Corporate Tax Preparation: Minimum 100 returns completed (required)

📌 Senior Tax Accountant (Canada)
🏢 Progress Group
📍 Canada