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:

Power-Driven Execution

Task-Oriented Honesty

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 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

Develop and execute tax planning strategies that minimize liability and support long-term financial objectives for owner-managed Canadian domestic clients

Lead and manage the tax department's processes,



procedures, and workflow during tax season - bringing structure, efficiency, and quality control to every filing cycle

Draft, review, and manage all CRA correspondence - including responses to assessments, audit inquiries, objections, and other administrative matters

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

Prepare and review quarterly and year-end tax provisions, reconciliations, and tax installment schedules for both corporate and individual clients

Manage and track tax installment schedules for corporate and individual clients

Coordinate with the bookkeeping and accounting teams on the preparation of financial statements used as the foundation for tax filings

Identify technical tax issues, conduct legislative research, and implement practical planning solutions that keep clients ahead of regulatory change

Participate in the analysis of recent tax legislation and recommend proactive planning strategies for clients

Coach, mentor, and develop junior tax staff - delegating assignments with intent, ensuring quality control, and building a high-performance team culture

Actively manage all engagement phases including budgeting, work-in-progress tracking, and file completion across the full client portfolio

Collaborate closely with PGI's CFO and senior leadership on internal tax strategy, compliance priorities, and reporting

Assist in marketing the firm's tax services and represent Progress Group at networking and business development events

Minimum 5 years of experience in personal and corporate tax preparation within a public accounting firm (required)





Demonstrated completion of a minimum of 500 T1 personal tax returns and 100 T2 corporate tax returns (required)

Currently enrolled in or aspiring to complete the CPA In-Depth Tax Program (CICA) - enrollment or active progress strongly preferred

Thorough understanding of Canadian personal and corporate tax legislation, CRA processes, and compliance requirements

Proven experience managing or liaising with the CRA on assessments, audits, and correspondence

Exceptional client communication skills - able to explain complex tax matters clearly and professionally to non-technical stakeholders

Strong ability to multitask and manage competing deadlines across a high-volume, fast-paced client portfolio

Detail-oriented with a high standard of accuracy and a diligent, proactive work ethic

Ability to take full ownership of engagements, solve complex problems, and implement practical solutions

Demonstrated leadership and team mentorship capabilities - someone who elevates the people around them

Collaborative, entrepreneurial spirit - thrives in a growing firm where contributions are visible and initiative is rewarded

Solid understanding of business professionalism with the ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team

Knowledge of tax and accounting software: TaxCycle, Karbon, QuickBooks, CaseWare (preferred)

Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, and Word

Education Required University Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required)

CPA designation or active progress toward designation is a strong asset

Completion of or active enrollment in the CPA In-Depth Tax Program (CICA) is strongly preferred

Compensation $80,000 - $95,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications

Benefits for full-time employees after the 3-month probationary period

Vacation Pay

Health and Life Benefits

Year-End Bonuses (if applicable)

Experience Required TaxCycle: 3-5 years (required)

CaseWare / QuickBooks: 3-5 years (preferred)

T1 Personal Tax Preparation: Minimum 500 returns completed (required)

T2 Corporate Tax Preparation: Minimum 100 returns completed (required)

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