Accounting & Tax Manager | $110,000–$135,000 | St. Marys, ON (Hybrid)
The interesting thing about becoming a Manager is that the best part of the job usually isn't managing, it's being trusted.

Trusted by clients to answer the question before they make the decision. Trusted by junior staff when a file gets complicated. And trusted by the Partners to look after relationships they've spent years building.

That's much closer to what this chance is about.

You'll join an established independent CPA firm in St. Marys, taking ownership of a portfolio of owner-managed businesses and individuals across accounting, tax, planning and business advisory.

It's deliberately broad. One client might need help with a corporate tax issue, another with financing, another with succession or retirement planning, and another simply needs somebody who understands their business well enough to spot the problem before they do.

Why this role stands out:
$110,000–$135,000 salary
Hybrid working
Flexible, family-friendly scheduling
Established independent CPA firm
Broad accounting, tax and advisory role
Owner-managed business portfolio
Direct client ownership
Compilation and financial reporting work
Corporate, personal, trust and partnership tax
Tax planning exposure
Opportunity to mentor and manage staff
Direct access to the Partners
Less hierarchy and more influence
Opportunity to play a meaningful role in the future of the practice
Potential pathway toward partnership for the right person

What you'll be doing:
Manage a portfolio of privately owned and owner-managed business clients
Oversee compilation engagements from start to completion




Review financial statements and year-end working papers
Review T2 corporate tax returns
Review T1 personal tax returns
Review trust and partnership tax work
Identify tax planning opportunities
Work directly with clients on accounting and tax matters
Advise business owners around financial reporting and business decisions
Support clients with financing, business changes and longer-term planning
Review work prepared by junior and intermediate staff
Coach and develop team members
Manage workflow and deadlines across your portfolio
Resolve more complex accounting and tax issues
Build long-term relationships with clients
Work closely with the Partners on more complex files and advisory matters
Contribute to the continued development of the practice

What they're looking for:
CPA designation
6+ years of Canadian CPA firm/public accounting experience
Manager-level experience or someone already operating at that level
Strong compilation and year-end accounting experience
Broad corporate and personal tax knowledge
Trust and partnership tax exposure beneficial
Tax planning experience
Strong owner-managed business experience
Comfortable reviewing staff work
Experience mentoring and developing junior accountants
Strong client relationship skills
Able to take ownership of files rather than simply prepare them CaseWare and Canadian tax software experience
QuickBooks experience useful
Previous Canadian CPA firm/public accounting experience required

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