Canadian Tax Manager

Canadian Tax Manager

About Us

Zeifmans is a tax, accounting and consulting firm that understands clients’ needs and the full range of solutions available. We work within the rules to make the rules work for our clients. We give straightforward, intelligent advice that consistently add to our clients’ bottom lines.

As a member of Zeifmans’ dedicated team, you will acquire a deep knowledge of the personal and business needs and goals of our clients. You can provide candid counsel on a wide range of issues, including tax, complex accounting, restructuring, acquisitions, IPOs and more. You will benefit equally from the experience and judgment of our senior leaders and the sharp, innovative thinking of our young associates.

About the Position 

As the Tax Manager, you will work at a variety of levels and in a variety of industries such as Investments, high net worth individuals, owner-managed businesses, cross-border work, and more.

You will be required to complete the necessary forms for Zeifman’s clients or for the businesses in which they work while ensuring compliance and advising executive leadership/clients on best practices and emerging issues related to tax.

Summary of Responsibilities 

• Manage portfolio of client engagements across various industries, owning timelines, budgets and deliverables and working closely with senior team members and Partners to ensure timely delivery and strong client relationships.
• Manage and review personal, corporate, trust, and partnership tax returns, including T1, T2, T3 and T5013 filings, tax elections (e.g., T2057, T2054), foreign reporting (e.g., T1134, T1135) and related compliance requirements, ensuring technical accuracy and high-quality deliverables.
• Independently conduct in-depth Canadian tax research using the Income Tax Act, CRA guidance, and case law to analyze complex issues, evaluate alternative tax positions, and provide tax-efficient recommendations with minimal supervision.
• Monitor legislative amendments, CRA publications, and emerging tax developments, applying relevant technical knowledge to client compliance and advisory matters and sharing updates with the team.
• Develop and implement tax planning strategies, including corporate reorganizations, estate and post-mortem planning and cross-border matters Draft and review technical tax memoranda, planning reports, implementation step plans and client correspondence that clearly document the facts, analysis, recommendations, tax implications and risks; support the Tax Director with memo writing on complex matters
• Discuss complex tax issues with engagement team members and client management, providing clear explanations, practical recommendations, and appropriate conclusions.
• Liaise with clients and tax authorities regarding audits, appeals, filing positions, and other tax matters, proactively resolving issues and communicating relevant findings and recommendations.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of staff and seniors: assign and delegate work, provide timely review notes and constructive feedback, and contribute to training and performance evaluations

Summary of Experience 

• 5+ years of recent public accounting experience in Canadian income tax, including at least 2 years reviewing tax compliance and supervising staff
• 3+ years of experience in tax consulting and advisory 

Requirements:

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation 
• Completion of the In-depth Tax Program or enrolled in In-depth Tax Program, an asset 
• Extensive technical knowledge of relevant tax legislation, corporate, personal and trust tax planning and compliance
• Ability to manage a team, delegate work and deliverables
• Excellent written communication skills, with a track record of drafting clear, well-supported technical memos and client letters; strong verbal communication skills
• Strong independent research skills, with the ability to locate and interpret legislation, CRA positions and case law and reach supportable conclusions
• Ability to engage clients to describe and market the firm's services and deliver high-quality deliverables
• Solid understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles
• Proven experience reviewing T1, T2 and T3 returns, related elections and information returns (e.g., T1134, T1135, T5013) for owner-managed businesses, high-net-worth individuals and trusts, and implementing corporate reorganizations
• Experience working with accounting and tax software such as Caseware, TaxPrep, iFirm, and Quickbooks is considered an asset.

Great Ideas. Positive Impact. That’s Zeifmans. 

Zeifmans Offers You:

• Opportunity for growth – gain direct experience working with a wide-range of industry groups and clients 
• Mentorship – our teams operate with an “open door” policy 
• Collaborative environment – everyone has a say in our success 
• Competitive compensation based on the Toronto market + opportunity for annual bonuses 
• Full benefits and insurance for you and your immediate family members, paid by the firm
• Short Fridays all year long (3 pm office closure) 
• Summer Fridays Off (July and August)
• Flexible dress code 
• Mental health resources and on-going mental health support 
• Providing you with opportunities to give back and support your community 
• As a member of Nexia, access to a global network of accounting and consulting professionals and training opportunities.

Job Details

• Job Vacancy Status: New Vacancy
• Hours of Work: 35 hours per week; the role requires overtime as necessary to meet operational and professional requirements.
• Location: 201 Bridgeland Ave, North York, Ontario
• Salary: $125,000- $150,000
• Compensation placement will be based on depth of experience, demonstrated skill set, and alignment with the responsibilities of the role.

Why Zeifmans? 

At Zeifmans, you are just not just a number, you are an integral member of our growing Zeifmans team. We are a home to number-crunchers, big thinkers, day dreamers and scholars – because delivering big ideas for such a breadth of clients takes all kinds of wonderful minds.

Supporting you through earning your CPA designation: Our Zeifmans team is here to support you through every step of earning your CPA. We offer a pre-approved program with CPA Ontario, provide paid study days to help you prepare and we reimburse you for exam fees.   

Helping you succeed at every level: Get ready for 1:1 career guidance directly from partners and senior managers. You will get a chance to develop skills past just tax, assurance or accounting – there’s tons of room for personal and career growth, along with perks like year-long early Fridays.  

Your well-being matters – professionally and personally: At Zeifmans, we take care of each other. That means great health benefits, a focus on work-life balance. Our employees don’t just survive, they thrive.   

A focus on giving back: Community involvement is one of our most important values. We encourage employees to give back and participate in a variety of company-sponsored fundraising campaigns that run year-round. If a cause matters to you, it matters to us too, which is why we recently launched a campaign that highlights charities chosen by Zeifmans’ employees.  

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

At our company, artificial intelligence (AI) tools are used as part of our recruitment process to support efficiency and enhance the candidate experience. While AI may assist in certain aspects of the process, all hiring decisions and candidate interactions continue to involve human oversight and judgment. We are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI, and we regularly review and refine our practices to ensure alignment with applicable regulatory requirements and industry best practices

The Zeifmans Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion  

Zeifmans is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage and support all qualified persons to apply to all positions, without regard to race, color, citizenship, religion, sex, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, Aboriginal status, age, disability, or any person who may require accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you would like to request accommodation within your application, we ask you please contact our Human Resource department at info@zeifmans.ca. 

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.