Senior Manager, Accounting & Tax | $140,000-$170,000 | Markham (Hybrid)
The easiest way to make a Senior Manager role sound senior is to give it a bigger title.

The harder way is to give someone more influence.

This opportunity does the latter.

You'll take ownership of a broad portfolio of privately owned businesses and their shareholders, working closely with Partners on everything from year-end accounting and tax compliance through to planning, reorganizations and wider business advisory work.

At this level, the interesting part of the job is rarely just getting the numbers right. It's understanding what those numbers mean, spotting problems before they become expensive and becoming someone clients actually call before making a decision.

Why this role stands out:
Markham location
Genuine mix of accounting, tax and advisory work
Broad portfolio of privately owned businesses
Exposure to both Canadian and international clients
Direct involvement with Partners
Corporate, personal, trust and estate tax exposure
Opportunity to work on reorganizations, succession planning and transactions
Leadership and development of Managers and junior staff
Explicit progression toward Director and Partner

What you'll be doing:
Managing a portfolio of privately owned businesses and their shareholders
Overseeing compilation and other year-end accounting engagements
Reviewing financial statements prepared under ASPE, with IFRS exposure depending on the client
Reviewing corporate, personal and trust tax compliance
Reviewing T1, T2, T3 and T5013 returns alongside other tax filings




Providing oversight on T4s, T5s, GST/HST and other supplementary filings
Advising clients on corporate and personal tax planning
Supporting estate and succession planning
Working on corporate reorganizations, rollovers and other tax-driven transactions
Assisting with CRA queries, audits and more complex tax matters
Advising owner-managers on cash flow, business structure and wider commercial issues
Reviewing work completed by Managers, Seniors and junior staff
Coaching and developing team members
Managing engagement budgets, deadlines and client expectations
Identifying opportunities to provide clients with additional accounting, tax and advisory support
Working directly with Partners on complex client matters and longer-term planning

What they're looking for:
8+ years of Canadian public accounting experience
Previous Manager or Senior Manager experience within a CPA firm
Strong experience across both accounting and Canadian tax
Experience managing a portfolio of privately owned businesses
Strong knowledge of ASPE
Experience reviewing T1, T2 and T3 returns
Exposure to corporate tax planning and reorganizations
Strong client relationship and advisory skills
Experience reviewing files and developing staff
Comfortable working directly with business owners and senior client contacts
CPA In-Depth Tax Program would be an asset, but isn't essential for someone with strong practical tax experience

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📌 Senior Manager Accounting & Tax (Ontario)
🏢 Distinct | North America
📍 Ontario