Canadian Tax Manager

Job description:

Work Arrangement: Part-Time, Primarily In-Office Location: North York, ON

About the Opportunity

Our TorontoJobs.ca Recruiting Division client is a well-established accounting practice in North York providing personal and corporate tax and accounting services.

Due to continued growth and an upcoming retirement within the team, the firm is seeking an experienced Canadian Tax Manager to join on a part-time basis.

This is a hands-on review role for an experienced Canadian tax professional who can immediately contribute by reviewing tax returns and financial statements, providing technical guidance to staff, and helping manage client work.

The successful candidate will work closely with the firm's owner and existing tax team, with the role focused primarily on review and technical oversight rather than preparation work .

Key Responsibilities

Review Canadian personal tax returns (T1)

Review Canadian corporate tax returns (T2)

Review financial statements and compilation engagements

Review tax returns and related work prepared by junior staff

Provide technical guidance and support to tax preparers and junior reviewers

Respond to technical Canadian tax questions and client-related inquiries

Assist with managing workflow and ensuring tax engagements are completed accurately and on time

Support the firm's quality control and compliance processes

Mentor and support junior accounting and tax staff as required

Help reduce partner workload by taking responsibility for technical reviews and tax-related matters

Support the continued growth of the firm's Canadian tax practice

Team Structure

The successful candidate will work closely with:

Firm Owner / Managing Partner

Tax preparers

Existing review staff

Seasonal tax staff during busy periods

The position will focus primarily on reviewing work and providing technical guidance rather than completing high volumes of tax preparation.

Qualifications:

Strong experience in Canadian taxation

Public accounting experience

Experience reviewing Canadian personal tax returns (T1)

Experience reviewing Canadian corporate tax returns (T2)

Strong knowledge of Canadian corporate and personal taxation

Experience reviewing financial statements and compilation engagements

Strong technical tax knowledge

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to independently review work and identify tax or accounting issues

Ability to work with minimal supervision

CPA designation or equivalent experience

Previous Tax Manager, Tax Reviewer, or senior-level public accounting experience

Experience supervising, mentoring, or providing technical guidance to junior staff

Experience handling complex Canadian personal and corporate tax matters

Familiarity with cloud-based tax and accounting software

The firm utilizes:

CCH tax solutions

QuickBooks

Cloud-based tax preparation software

Secure client portal systems

Part-time opportunity with a stable, established accounting practice

Collaborative and supportive office environment

Flexible environment for family and personal commitments

Free on-site parking

Year-round tax and accounting work

Opportunity to work closely with the firm's owner and senior team

Opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of the Canadian tax practice

This position is ideal for an experienced Canadian tax professional who enjoys technical review work, mentoring staff, and working directly with a firm's senior leadership , but is looking for a part-time schedule rather than a full-time position.

CPA designation would be an asset. Candidates should have strong public accounting experience with a particular focus on reviewing Canadian personal and corporate tax returns.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

This is an opportunity to join an established and supportive accounting firm in a senior, hands-on capacity while maintaining the flexibility of a part-time schedule. The successful candidate will have meaningful responsibility for tax review and technical oversight without being focused primarily on high-volume preparation work.