US Tax Manager

Job description:

Location: North York, ON Employment Type: Full-Time Work Arrangement: Primarily In-Office (45 days per week) Vacation: 4 Weeks Paid Vacation

About the Opportunity

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

Due to continued growth and increasing U.S. tax client volumes, the firm is seeking an experienced U.S. Tax Manager to join its team on a full-time basis.

This position is based in Canada but will focus primarily on U.S. taxation . The successful candidate will be an experienced tax professional with strong knowledge of U.S. personal and business tax returns who can immediately contribute through technical review, staff support, workflow management, and client service.

This is primarily a review and technical oversight role rather than a high-volume preparation position . The U.S. Tax Manager will work closely with the firm's owner, tax preparers, and review staff to ensure work is accurate, compliant, and completed on time.

Key Responsibilities

Review U.S. personal income tax returns, including Form 1040

Review U.S. corporate and business tax returns

Review Forms 1120, 1120-S, and 1065

Review U.S. tax work prepared by junior and intermediate staff

Identify technical issues, errors, and potential tax planning opportunities

Provide technical guidance to tax preparers and junior reviewers

Research U.S. federal and state tax matters as required

Respond to U.S. tax-related client questions and inquiries

Assist with more complex U.S. personal and business tax matters

Support tax planning and compliance for U.S. individuals and businesses

Assist with managing workflow and deadlines across U.S. tax engagements

Ensure files meet the firm's quality control and compliance standards

Mentor and support junior tax staff

Help reduce partner workload by taking ownership of technical reviews and client matters

Support the continued growth of the firm's U.S. tax practice

Team Structure

The successful candidate will work closely with:

Firm Owner / Managing Partner

U.S. and Canadian tax preparers

Existing review staff

Seasonal tax staff during busy periods

The position will primarily focus on technical review, problem solving, staff guidance, and managing U.S. tax work rather than completing high volumes of basic tax preparation.

Qualifications:

Required

Strong professional experience in U.S. taxation

Public accounting experience working with U.S. tax returns

Experience reviewing U.S. personal income tax returns

Experience reviewing U.S. corporate and business tax returns

Strong knowledge of Form 1040

Strong knowledge of Forms 1120, 1120-S, and 1065

Strong understanding of U.S. federal tax regulations

Ability to research and resolve technical U.S. tax issues

Experience reviewing work prepared by other tax professionals

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Ability to manage multiple tax files and deadlines

Preferred

CPA, U.S. CPA, Enrolled Agent (EA), or equivalent professional experience

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

Experience supervising or mentoring tax preparers

Experience with complex U.S. individual and business tax matters

Knowledge of U.S. state taxation

Experience working with U.S. clients while based in Canada

Experience with Canadian/U.S. cross-border tax matters would be an asset

Familiarity with cloud-based tax preparation and accounting software

Technology

The firm utilizes:

CCH tax solutions

Cloud-based tax preparation software

QuickBooks

Secure client portal systems

Work Environment

Full-time, year-round opportunity

Primarily in-office position in North York

Collaborative and supportive office culture

Four weeks of paid vacation

Flexible environment for family and personal commitments

Free on-site parking

Stable and growing tax practice

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

Opportunity to take ownership of the firm's U.S. tax review function

Long-term growth potential as the U.S. tax practice expands

Qualifications Summary

Candidates should have strong U.S. public accounting tax experience , particularly reviewing U.S. individual and business tax returns.

A CPA, U.S. CPA, Enrolled Agent (EA), or similar professional designation would be an asset, but significant hands-on U.S. tax experience will also be considered.

Candidates must be based in Canada and able to work from the firm's North York office .

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

This is an opportunity for an experienced U.S. tax professional based in Canada to take on a senior, hands-on position within an established accounting practice.

The successful candidate will have meaningful responsibility for U.S. tax review, technical decision-making, staff development, and client service while working directly with the firm's senior leadership.

For someone with strong U.S. tax knowledge who wants a stable, full-time position in Canada while continuing to specialize in U.S. taxation, this role offers an excellent long-term opportunity.