Director, Wealth and Family Office (CPA)

Overview

At Baker Tilly, our growing Wealth & Family Office practice serves High Net Worth (HNW) and Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) families—primarily business owners, real estate families, and individuals navigating life events such as separation/divorce, death of a spouse, and liquidity events. We are seeking a Director, Wealth and Family Office Advisory (CPA) to act as a senior relationship leader, trusted advisor, and business builder within our GTA practice.

Primary Relationship Leadership

• Serve as the primary advisor and relationship owner for HNW and UHNW families.
• Act as the family’s financial quarterback—integrating tax, accounting, advisory, and external professional advice into a cohesive strategy.
• Lead discovery, planning, and ongoing advisory conversations across complex personal and corporate matters.

Business Development & Growth

• Build, manage, and grow a personal book of business with clear revenue milestones.
• Originate new relationships through a strong GTA-based network of lawyers, private bankers, investment advisors, trustees, and other centres of influence.
• Lead or co‑lead client pitches, proposals, and onboarding.
• Identify cross‑service opportunities while maintaining a client‑first, advisory‑led approach.
• Represent the firm at targeted industry events and thought‑leadership forums.

Integrated Advisory & Tax Oversight

• Provide oversight and strategic input across personal, corporate, and trust tax planning engagements in coordination with the firm’s tax group.
• Translate complex tax and structuring issues into practical, client‑ready advice.
• In collaboration with the firm’s in‑house tax group and financial planners, ensure alignment between tax strategy, financial planning, and each family’s long‑term objectives.

Specialized Client Advisory

• Advise families with:
• Operating businesses and complex corporate structures.
• Significant real estate holdings (commercial, residential, mixed‑use).
• Liquidity events such as business sales, partial exits, and recapitalizations.
• Coordinate planning before, during, and after major financial transitions.
• Support succession, estate planning coordination, and intergenerational wealth transfer initiatives.

Team Leadership & Practice Development

• Mentor and develop Managers and Senior Managers within client teams.
• Contribute to best practices for UHNW relationship management and family office delivery.
• Support practice development initiatives, internal capability building, and quality standards.

Required Qualifications

• CPA designation (Ontario) is required.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in public accounting, family office, or private client advisory.
• Demonstrated experience advising HNW/UHNW families—particularly business owners and real‑estate‑focused clients.
• Strong working knowledge of Canadian private client tax planning concepts.
• Proven ability to originate, grow, and sustain client relationships.
• Established professional network within the Greater Toronto Area.
• Executive presence with discretion and confidence when working with principals, spouses, and next‑generation family members.
• A commercial mindset balanced with long‑term advisory integrity.

Benefits

Career & Growth Opportunities

• Clear career progression and advancement opportunities.
• Ongoing professional development, including paid courses, certification, and membership dues.

Compensation & Total Rewards

• Competitive total compensation package including extended health care, dental, and group life benefits.
• Annual bonus program.
• Matching RRSP plan.

Family & Flexibility

• Hybrid workdays.
• Parental leave top‑up program to support growing families.
• Generous vacation (4 weeks annually).
• Personal days.

Health & Wellness

• Health and wellness spending account.
• Convenient access to virtual healthcare, including online physician consultations when you need it.

Work Environment & Perks

• A collaborative, open‑door culture with direct access to leadership.
• Fully stocked kitchen with snacks, coffee, and seasonal treats.
• Smart casual dress code (client/day specific).
• Regular team events and social activities throughout the year.

Everyday Support

• Monthly transit or parking reimbursement.
• Monthly reimbursement for your smart‑phone fees.
• Overtime meal & parking reimbursements.

Additional Incentives

• Client referral, employee referral.
• Vehicle purchase incentives.

Location & Compensation

Toronto, ON

Permanent, Full‑time

Monday to Friday

Salary range: $150,000 - $185,000 per annum.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex (including gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, parental status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other non‑merit factors. Baker Tilly is dedicated to fostering, supporting and celebrating a diverse workplace. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.