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

Strong 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

Solid 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.

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