Manager, Public Accounting | $120,000–$140,000 | Markham (Hybrid)

This isn’t a Manager role where you simply review a file, leave a few notes and pass it upwards.

You’ll be responsible for your own portfolio of privately held and owner-managed businesses, leading compilation engagements, reviewing corporate tax work and working directly with clients on accounting and planning matters.

It’s predominantly a review role, but you’ll still stay close to the work and be expected to step into more complex files when needed.

Why this role stands out:

- $120,000–$140,000 salary
- Hybrid working
- Markham location
- Your own portfolio of owner-managed business clients
- Heavy compilation and corporate tax exposure
- Direct involvement with Partners
- Significant client contact and advisory work
- Opportunity to coach and develop staff
- Long-term progression within a growing practice
- U.S. and cross-border exposure available for someone with the background

What you’ll actually be doing:

- Lead compilation engagements for corporations, partnerships and sole proprietorships
- Review year-end working papers and financial statements
- Review files prepared by junior, intermediate and senior accountants
- Identify and resolve accounting and financial reporting issues before Partner review
- Manage deadlines, workflow and progress across your client portfolio
- Review T2 corporate tax returns and supporting schedules
- Review T1 personal tax returns for owner-managers and high-net-worth clients
- Speak directly with clients throughout the engagement
- Attend client meetings and help onboard new clients
- Identify tax, accounting and planning opportunities
- Explain recommendations and planning ideas directly to business owners
- Mentor and develop junior and intermediate staff
- Support internal training and recruitment




- Get involved in networking, referrals and wider practice development
- Remain hands-on with more complex files where required

What they’re looking for:

- 5+ years of Canadian CPA firm / public accounting experience
- Ideally 2+ years operating at Manager level
- Strong compilation engagement experience
- Experience reviewing financial statements and year-end files
- Strong owner-managed / privately held business experience
- Good Canadian corporate tax knowledge
- Experience reviewing T2 returns
- Strong client communication skills
- Experience managing and developing staff
- CPA preferred, although particularly strong relevant experience will also be considered
- CaseWare, TaxPrep, iFirm, Sage or QuickBooks experience practical
- U.S. or cross-border tax experience would be a strong asset

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

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

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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: $120,000.00-$140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Markham, ON

📌 Manager (Canada)
🏢 Distinct Recruitment
📍 Canada