Canadian Tax Manager

Role & responsibilities

Tax Manager Canadian Tax

Position Summary

One Accounting is seeking an experienced Canadian Tax Manager to lead corporate tax compliance, tax planning, and technical advisory engagements for our diverse portfolio of Canadian business clients.

The successful candidate will possess strong technical expertise in Canadian corporate taxation, particularly in areas involving owner-managed businesses, Canadian-controlled private corporations (CCPCs), corporate reorganizations, and shareholder taxation.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role requiring the ability to independently review complex tax returns, provide practical tax planning recommendations, manage client relationships, and mentor a team of tax professionals.

The Tax Manager will work closely with senior leadership to ensure technical accuracy, maintain high-quality client service, strengthen internal tax processes, and support the continued growth of One Accounting's tax practice.

Key Responsibilities

1. Tax Compliance and Reporting

• Review complex Canadian corporate income tax returns (T2), elections, and supporting calculations.
• Provide technical guidance on CCPC taxation, GRIP, RDTOH, CDA, dividend taxation, and shareholder remuneration.
• Identify tax risks, compliance issues, and planning opportunities.

2. Tax Planning and Business Advisory

• Advise on corporate reorganizations, section 85 rollovers, estate freezes, amalgamations, and shareholder transactions.
• Develop tax-efficient strategies for owner-managed businesses and private corporations.
• Support business acquisitions, succession planning, and corporate restructuring.

3. Tax Accounting and Financial Reporting

• Research complex Canadian tax matters and prepare technical memoranda and recommendations.
• Interpret tax legislation, CRA guidance, and relevant case law.
• Act as the primary technical resource for the firm's accounting team.

4. International and Indirect Tax

• Provide guidance on cross-border taxation, foreign affiliates, T1134, T106, and transfer pricing matters.
• Support CRA audits, reassessments, objections, and technical correspondence.
• Review complex GST/HST and QST matters as required.

5. Tax Audits and Risk Management

• Provide technical guidance and training to junior and intermediate accountants.
• Review complex tax work and strengthen internal quality-control processes.
• Advise clients directly on complex tax matters and planning opportunities.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of Canadian tax experience, preferably in public accounting.
• Strong expertise in Canadian corporate taxation, T2 compliance, CCPC taxation, and tax planning.
• Experience with corporate reorganizations, shareholder taxation, and complex tax research.
• Ability to independently analyze and resolve technical tax matters.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

• CPA designation and/or CPA In-Depth Tax Program.
• Experience with a Big Four or established Canadian public accounting firm.
• Knowledge of international taxation, T1134, T106, and transfer pricing.
• Experience with T1, T3, GST/HST, and QST matters.
• Familiarity with Canadian tax software and research platforms.