Tax Manager
Location: Ottawa, ON
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $110,000–$130,000+ (based on experience)
Work Model: Hybrid (3-4 days in office )

About the Role

Our client, a reputable public accounting firm in Ottawa, is seeking an experienced Tax Manager with strong public practice experience to lead corporate and personal tax engagements. This role is ideal for a CPA who excels in tax compliance, has experience reviewing complex files, and can support tax planning initiatives for owner-managed businesses and high-net-worth clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and review corporate, personal, and trust tax returns (T2, T1, T3), including more complex and multi-entity files.

• Oversee tax compliance engagements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with CRA guidelines.

• Support tax planning engagements, including reorganizations, estate and succession planning, and corporate structuring.

• Review tax provisions and identify potential issues, risks, and planning opportunities.

• Lead, mentor, and support junior and intermediate staff through technical review and coaching.

• Assist partners with client meetings, advisory work, and delivering tax recommendations.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Canadian tax legislation and communicate key updates to clients and internal teams.

• Contribute to process improvements and strengthen tax workflows and documentation.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.

• Minimum 5–7+ years of tax experience in public accounting.

• Strong technical knowledge of Canadian tax rules (corporate, personal, trust).

• Previous experience reviewing complex corporate tax files is required.

• Experience with basic tax planning and reorganization work is an asset.

• Proficiency with tax software (TaxPrep, CCH, CaseWare) preferred.

• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple engagements.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.