Tax Manager Job Coquitlam area,BC Canada,Accounting

Impact Recruitment has partnered with a growing public accounting firm in Vancouver that is looking to add an experienced Tax Manager or Senior Tax Manager to their team.

This is a strong opportunity for a CPA-designated tax professional who wants to work closely with privately owned businesses and be involved in both compliance and advisory/planning work. The firm offers a collaborative environment, strong access to Partners, flexible work arrangements, and clear opportunities for long-term growth.

About the Firm
Our client is a well-established public practice firm that works primarily with privately owned businesses. Their services include accounting and assurance, tax planning and advisory, mergers and acquisitions advisory, and estate and succession planning.

The firm has a strong learning-focused culture and is well suited for someone who wants to continue growing technically while also building strong client relationships.

About the Role
This is a client-facing leadership role within the firm’s tax group. You will work closely with Partners, Managers, and other team members to support tax compliance, planning, research, and advisory work for new and existing clients.

The role is well suited for someone with strong Canadian private company tax experience who enjoys both technical tax work and supporting the development of junior staff.

Responsibilities

Prepare tax research, correspondence, and technical memos

Review complex tax compliance work, including tax returns and election forms

Support clients with tax and business planning matters

Assist with tax reorganizations, transactions, and planning opportunities

Provide technical support to team members on tax-related questions

Coach and mentor junior staff

Work with the broader team to identify planning opportunities for existing clients

Build and maintain strong client relationships

Requirements

CPA designation

Currently enrolled in or completed CPA Canada In-Depth Tax

4+ years of public practice experience

Minimum 2 years of Canadian private company tax experience

Strong tax compliance background

Experience with tax reorganizations and transactions

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Able to manage multiple clients and deadlines

Client-focused, collaborative, and comfortable working closely with Partners and team members

Compensation & Benefits

$100,000 – $140,000 base salary, depending on experience

Hybrid work and flexible hours

4-day summer work weeks in July and August

Paid health and wellness days

Professional development support

In-house training programs

Opportunities for advancement

Collaborative team environment with strong Partner access

Social and community events throughout the year

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