Tax Manager Accounting

Job description: Location: North York, ONEmployment Type: Full-TimeWork Arrangement: Primarily In-Office (45 days per week)Vacation: 4 Weeks Paid VacationAbout the OpportunityOur 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 ResponsibilitiesReview U.S. personal income tax returns, including Form 1040Review U.S. corporate and business tax returnsReview Forms 1120, 1120-S, and 1065Review U.S. tax work prepared by junior and intermediate staffIdentify technical issues, errors, and potential tax planning opportunitiesProvide technical guidance to tax preparers and junior reviewersResearch U.S. federal and state tax matters as requiredRespond to U.S. tax-related client questions and inquiriesAssist with more complex U.S. personal and business tax mattersSupport tax planning and compliance for U.S. individuals and businessesAssist with managing workflow and deadlines across U.S. tax engagementsEnsure files meet the firm's quality control and compliance standardsMentor and support junior tax staffHelp reduce partner workload by taking ownership of technical reviews and client mattersSupport the continued growth of the firm's U.S. tax practiceTeam StructureThe successful candidate will work closely with:Firm Owner / Managing PartnerU.S. and Canadian tax preparersExisting review staffSeasonal tax staff during busy periodsThe 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: RequiredStrong professional experience in U.S. taxationPublic accounting experience working with U.S. tax returnsExperience reviewing U.S. personal income tax returnsExperience reviewing U.S. corporate and business tax returnsStrong knowledge of Form 1040Strong knowledge of Forms 1120, 1120-S, and 1065Strong understanding of U.S. federal tax regulationsAbility to research and resolve technical U.S. tax issuesExperience reviewing work prepared by other tax professionalsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionAbility to manage multiple tax files and deadlinesPreferredCPA, U.S. CPA, Enrolled Agent (EA), or equivalent professional experiencePrevious Tax Manager, Tax Reviewer, or senior-level public accounting experienceExperience supervising or mentoring tax preparersExperience with complex U.S. individual and business tax mattersKnowledge of U.S. state taxationExperience working with U.S. clients while based in CanadaExperience with Canadian/U.S. cross-border tax matters would be an assetFamiliarity with cloud-based tax preparation and accounting softwareTechnologyThe firm utilizes:CCH tax solutionsCloud-based tax preparation softwareQuickBooksSecure client portal systemsWork EnvironmentFull-time, year-round opportunityPrimarily in-office position in North YorkCollaborative and supportive office cultureFour weeks of paid vacationFlexible environment for family and personal commitmentsFree on-site parkingStable and growing tax practiceOpportunity to work directly with the firm's owner and senior teamOpportunity to take ownership of the firm's U.S. tax review functionLong-term growth potential as the U.S. tax practice expandsQualifications SummaryCandidates 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.