Posted 6 months ago
Team Lead- Tax
@ HW Partners
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
HW Partners is hiring a full-time Tax Team Lead to supervise and mentor staff accountants on tax compliance and advisory engagements while handling complex returns and client contact. The role requires a CPA designation and at least two years of public practice tax experience. The posting offers extended December leave, four-day work weeks in July and August, and flexible daily core hours.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise and mentor staff accountants on tax engagements
- Act as main client contact for the team
- Own complex tax returns and research projects
- Develop engagement plans and budgets
- Identify tax planning opportunities for clients
Requirements summary:
- CPA designation
- Minimum two years' public practice tax experience
- Strong communication and analytical skills
- Experience in corporate and personal tax compliance
- Enrolled in CPA In-Depth Tax Course (asset)
- Bilingual English and French (asset)
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-05-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | CPA designation |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Four-day work week, Flexible hours |
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HW Partners
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Accountants. Advisors. Allies.
Full company description
At HW Partners, we’re accountants, advisors, and people who help you navigate the financial needs and complexities of life and business. For over twenty years, we’ve built trusted relationships with Ottawa entrepreneurs, families, businesses, and non-profits, helping them manage, plan, grow, adjust, evolve, and thrive. Our close-knit team combines deep expertise in tax planning, accounting, and financial strategy with a warm, personal approach. We remain committed to the values that have guided us from day one—helping clients make financial decisions for today and tomorrow with understanding, confidence, and comfort.
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,448
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 77
- Reported office locations
- 881 Lady Ellen Place, Suite 200, Ottawa, ON K1Z 5L3, CA
- Other recorded names
- HW Partners
- Specialties
- Accounting and Auditing
- Tax & Retirement and Estate Planning
- Business Advisory
- Personal Financial Planning
- Estate Planning
- HST
- and Bookkeeping
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
At HW Partners, we’re accountants, advisors, and people who help you navigate the financial needs and complexities of life and business. For over twenty years, we’ve built trusted relationships with Ottawa entrepreneurs, families, businesses, and non-profits, helping them manage, plan, grow, adjust, evolve, and thrive. Our close-knit team combines deep expertise in tax planning, accounting, and financial strategy…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Accounting |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, ON |
| Organization type | Partnership |
| Year founded | 2002 |
| Specialties | Accounting and AuditingTax & Retirement and Estate PlanningBusiness AdvisoryPersonal Financial PlanningEstate PlanningHSTand Bookkeeping |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
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Launch Your Journey with HW Partners
Are you a designated CPA with a passion for tax and a drive to lead? At HW Partners, we believe in empowering early-career tax professionals to grow, take ownership, and make a real impact. Join a collaborative, energetic team where your expertise in tax matters and your career can flourish.
Why HW Partners?
- Accelerated Growth:
Step into leadership with hands-on mentorship and dedicated professional development time. - Work-Life Balance:
Enjoy extended December leave, four-day work weeks in July and August, and flexible daily core hours. - Generous Benefits:
Three weeks’ starting vacation, paid sick and personal time, comprehensive group benefits (including dental and vision), and a business casual dress code. - Vibrant Culture:
Active social committee, frequent staff events, and a supportive, inclusive environment. - Community Focus:
Be part of a company that values community involvement and continuous learning.
Your Impact
As a Tax Team Lead, you will:
- Supervise and mentor staff accountants on tax compliance and advisory engagements.
- Act as the main point of contact between clients and your team.
- Take ownership of complex tax returns and research projects with growing independence.
- Develop tax engagement plans and budgets and monitor progress to ensure quality and timely delivery.
- Motivate and support your team’s career development.
- Identify tax planning opportunities and assist in delivering value-added advice to clients.
- Participate in internal committees and help implement firm initiatives.
- Lead pre-engagement planning and deliver presentations or training in your area of tax expertise.
What You Bring:
- CPA designation.
- Minimum two years’ experience in tax within a public practice environment.
- Strong communication and analytical skills.
- Experience with corporate and personal tax compliance, tax research, and an interest in tax planning and advisory.
- Enrolled in the CPA In‑Depth Tax Course (Parts I, II, and III), with progress towards completion considered an asset.
- Eagerness to learn, seek feedback, and take on new challenges.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Enthusiasm for tax, public accounting, and team leadership.
- Bilingualism in English and French is an asset.
Ready to Lead in Tax?
If you’re passionate about tax, excited to lead, and ready to grow your career with us, we want to hear from you! Please email your cover letter and CV to Krista MacDonald, Director of People & Talent.
HW Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodation, please let us know.
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