This is a Tax Manager role for someone who enjoys the part of public accounting that happens beyond compliance. You’ll still be reviewing T1s, T2s and T3s, but a significant part of the position is about understanding clients properly, spotting planning opportunities and helping business owners through reorganizations, succession, estates, CRA matters and more complex tax decisions.
You’ll be joining a small CPA firm in Burlington, where the structure is deliberately hand-on. You’ll know the clients you’re advising, work directly with senior leadership and have a meaningful role in developing the tax team.
Why this role stands out: Small CPA firm environment
Direct access to senior leadership
Strong owner-managed business client base
Mix of tax compliance and planning
Corporate reorganizations and transaction exposure
Estate and succession planning
Cross-border and foreign reporting exposure
Opportunity to influence how the tax department develops
Robust client ownership
Staff leadership and development
What you’ll be doing: Review T1, T2 and T3 tax returns
Review GST/HST and other indirect tax filings
Review T1134, T106 and foreign affiliate reporting
Lead responses to CRA audits and tax disputes
Provide proactive tax planning advice
Support corporate reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions
Advise on cross-border transactions




Work on succession and estate planning
Identify tax risks and recommend practical solutions
Act as a primary point of contact for clients
Provide technical guidance to other members of the firm
Coach and develop tax staff
Contribute to departmental planning, workflow and process improvements
Support recruitment, retention and succession planning
Represent the firm at networking and community events
What they’re looking for: Previous Canadian CPA firm/public accounting experience
5+ years of Canadian tax experience within a CPA firm
Previous Manager experience, or a strong Senior ready to step up
Strong T1, T2 and T3 review experience
Strong Canadian corporate tax knowledge
Experience with corporate reorganizations and tax planning
Exposure to trusts, estates and succession planning
Experience dealing with CRA audits and disputes
T1134, T106 and foreign reporting experience would be valuable
Strong client relationship skills
Experience reviewing, mentoring and developing staff
Comfortable acting as a technical resource within the firm
Owner-managed business experience would be particularly relevant
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.

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