Senior Manager, Private Enterprise | $150,000–$190,000 | Markham (Hybrid)

Most promotions give you a better title.

The useful ones give you more influence.

This Senior Manager opportunity with a growing CPA firm in Markham offers exactly that.

You’ll help lead the Private Enterprise practice, working closely with Partners across owner-managed and privately held businesses. The work spans compilations, review engagements, corporate tax and advisory, but the bigger opportunity is having a genuine say in how the practice develops.

For the right person, there is also a clear route toward Partner.

Why this role stands out:

- $150,000–$190,000 salary
- Hybrid working
- Markham location
- Senior role within a growing Private Enterprise practice
- Compilation and review engagement exposure
- Direct Partner involvement
- Significant client ownership
- Staff leadership and development
- Business development exposure
- Opportunity to influence the growth of the practice
- Long-term Partner potential

What you’ll be doing:

- Lead complex compilation and review engagements
- Review files prepared by Managers and Seniors
- Resolve complex accounting and financial reporting matters
- Review T2 corporate tax returns
- Manage senior client relationships
- Identify accounting, tax and advisory opportunities
- Oversee workflow, staffing and deadlines
- Coach and develop Managers and junior staff
- Support recruitment and internal training
- Work directly with Partners on significant client matters
- Get involved in networking and business development
- Contribute to the continued growth of the Private Enterprise practice

What they’re looking for:

- CPA designation




- 10+ years of Canadian CPA firm/public accounting experience
- Strong Private Enterprise / owner-managed business background
- Significant experience reviewing compilation engagements and financial statements
- Experience leading more complex client engagements
- Strong corporate tax knowledge
- Experience managing and developing professional staff
- Strong client relationship skills
- Commercial mindset and interest in practice development
- CaseWare, TaxCycle, Sage or QuickBooks experience helpful
- U.S./cross-border tax experience would be a strong asset
- Interest in progressing toward Partner

The usual schedule is around 3 days per week in office, with greater attendance during heavier periods and busy season.

If you’d like to know more about this position, just hit the apply button and I’ll be in touch.

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Alternatively, search for Jamie Egglenton at Distinct North America on LinkedIn and send me a message.

If you’re unsure about applying because you don’t meet every requirement, I’d still encourage you to get in touch. We support the CPA firms we partner with in building diverse, inclusive and equitable workplaces, and even if this role isn’t the right fit, there may be another one that is.

Ref: INDJAM

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00-$190,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Markham, ON

📌 Senior Manager Private Enterprise (Markham)
🏢 Distinct Recruitment
📍 Markham