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 prospect 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 salaryHybrid workingFlexible, family-friendly schedulingEstablished independent CPA firmBroad accounting, tax and advisory roleOwner-managed business portfolioDirect client ownershipCompilation and financial reporting workCorporate, personal, trust and partnership taxTax planning exposureOpportunity to mentor and manage staffDirect access to the PartnersLess hierarchy and more influenceOpportunity to play a meaningful role in the future of the practicePotential pathway toward partnership for the right personWhat you'll be doing:Manage a portfolio of privately owned and owner-managed business clientsOversee compilation engagements from start to completionReview financial statements and year-end working papersReview T2 corporate tax returnsReview T1 personal tax returnsReview trust and partnership tax workIdentify tax planning opportunitiesWork directly with clients on accounting and tax mattersAdvise business owners around financial reporting and business decisionsSupport clients with financing, business changes and longer-term planningReview work prepared by junior and intermediate staffCoach and develop team membersManage workflow and deadlines across your portfolioResolve more complex accounting and tax issuesBuild long-term relationships with clientsWork closely with the Partners on more complex files and advisory mattersContribute to the continued development of the practiceWhat they're looking for:CPA designation6+ years of Canadian CPA firm/public accounting experienceManager-level experience or someone already operating at that levelStrong compilation and year-end accounting experienceBroad corporate and personal tax knowledgeTrust and partnership tax exposure beneficialTax planning experienceStrong owner-managed business experienceComfortable reviewing staff workExperience mentoring and developing junior accountantsStrong client relationship skillsAble to take ownership of files rather than simply prepare themCaseWare and Canadian tax software experienceQuickBooks experience usefulPrevious Canadian CPA firm/public accounting experience requiredWe 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.

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