Posted 22 days ago
Tax Manager
@ Patch & Permasearch
Burlington, Ontario
Overview
Patch & Permasearch, on behalf of a leading independent public accounting firm in Burlington, Ontario, is hiring a Tax Manager to oversee complex tax engagements, provide strategic tax planning, and mentor team members. The work covers personal, corporate, trust, partnership and not-for-profit filings, GST/HST, and CRA and provincial tax authority matters. The posting asks for a CPA designation, the CPA In-Depth Tax Program or a Master's in Taxation, and at least 8 years of progressive public accounting tax experience. Full-time schedule.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and review personal, corporate, trust, partnership and not-for-profit tax filings
- Identify tax planning opportunities for individuals and owner-managed businesses
- Manage CRA and provincial tax authority communications, audits and appeals
- Lead client engagements and monitor deadlines
- Coach, mentor and review work of team members
Requirements summary:
- CPA designation
- CPA In-Depth Tax Program or Master's in Taxation
- 8+ years progressive tax experience in public accounting
- Advanced Excel, Word, CaseWare, CaseView and Taxprep skills
- Proven leadership and engagement team management experience
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 8+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CPA |
| Education | Professional degree (MD, JD…) (required) |
| Fields of study | Taxation |
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Patch & Permasearch
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 39 |
Our client, a leading independent public accounting firm, is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join their team in Burlington, Ontario. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional with strong technical expertise, client relationship management skills, and a passion for mentoring and developing team members.
In this role, you will oversee complex tax engagements, provide strategic tax planning and advisory support, and ensure the delivery of accurate, timely, and high-quality client services. You will work closely with senior leadership while supporting a diverse portfolio of individuals, owner-managed businesses, corporate subsidiaries, and not-for-profit organizations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and review personal, corporate, trust, partnership, and not-for-profit tax filings, along with GST/HST and other tax-related returns.
- Identify and implement tax planning opportunities for individuals and owner-managed businesses in collaboration with senior leadership.
- Conduct tax research, analyze complex tax matters, and provide technical guidance and recommendations to clients and colleagues.
- Manage communications and resolutions with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and provincial tax authorities regarding audits, objections, appeals, and other tax matters.
- Prepare and review tax provisions, supporting calculations, and documentation.
- Lead client engagements, monitor deadlines, and ensure compliance with applicable tax requirements and firm standards.
- Coach and mentor team members, provide technical training, and review work to support their professional development.
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and firm leadership while ensuring clear and timely communication.
Qualifications:
- CPA designation.
- Completion of CPA Canada's In-Depth Tax Program or a Master's in Taxation.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive tax experience in a public accounting firm, including complex tax review and engagement management.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, CaseWare, CaseView, and Taxprep.
- Strong technical research, analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
- Proven leadership experience, including coaching, mentoring, delegation, and engagement team management.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple engagements and competing deadlines.
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