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Tax Manager
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Manages corporate tax compliance, planning, and advisory engagements for entrepreneurial clients; supervises staff, mentors junior team members, and leads tax teams within a professional services firm.
About this role
Tax Manager – Shape the Future of Tax Advisory with HW Partners
Are you an experienced CPA with a passion for tax strategy and leadership? HW Partners is seeking a Tax Manager to join our dynamic team, guide client engagements, and help entrepreneurial businesses achieve their financial goals.
Why Join HW Partners?
- Leadership & Growth: Manage complex tax engagements and mentor the next generation of tax professionals.
- Work-Life Balance: Extended December leave, four-day work weeks in July and August, flexible core hours, and four weeks’ starting vacation.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Paid sick and personal time, group benefits (including dental and vision), insurance plan, and business casual dress code.
- Professional Development: Dedicated time for learning, mentorship from partners who teach CPA Canada tax courses, and participation in firm committees.
- Vibrant Culture: Active social committee, frequent staff events, and a collaborative, supportive environment.
Your Impact
As a Tax Manager, you will:
- Oversee and manage the tax compliance needs of clients, including complex tax returns and tax provision engagements.
- Supervise, mentor, and review the work of staff to ensure quality and accuracy.
- Advise clients on tax planning, minimization strategies, and compliance issues.
- Conduct and document tax research and interpret and apply tax legislation.
- Lead tax engagement teams and provide value-added consulting solutions.
- Stay current on legislative developments and apply new knowledge to client situations.
- Identify opportunities for tax planning and contribute to thought leadership.
- Manage multiple engagements concurrently with strong project management skills.
- Build and maintain meaningful client relationships.
- Participate in firm management, policy development, and professional standards committees.
- Deliver presentations and training, sharing your expertise internally and externally.
- Coach staff and conduct performance evaluations.
What You Bring:
- CPA designation.
- Minimum five years’ experience in corporate tax research, consulting, and compliance within a professional services firm, with at least one year in a leadership role.
- Completion (or progress towards completion) of the CPA In-Depth Tax Course, Parts I, II, and III.
- Strong focus on tax planning and advisory.
- Superior verbal, written, and analytical skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with excellent organizational skills.
- Experience in client management, team leadership, and engagement documentation.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Passion for public accounting and a collaborative team environment.
Ready to Lead in Tax?
If you’re ready to make an impact, grow your career, and help clients succeed, 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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