Senior Manager, Partnership Finance & Tax

Position:
Senior Manager, Partnership Finance & Tax

Location:

Toronto – 5 days in office

Our Client

Our client is one of Canada’s leading business law firms, advising Canadian, U.S., and international clients. With over 1,000 members across Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary, and New York, our client is known for its collaborative culture, mentoring, and exchange of ideas—making it a dynamic place to advance your career.

This newly created Senior Manager role recognizes the complexity of partnership finance and tax operations and supports a growing professional services firm. The role reports to the Director, Partnership Finance & Tax, and oversees all aspects of the department’s responsibilities.

• Manage the firm’s compliance with federal, provincial, and local tax authorities, including oversight of internal and external tax filings.
• Develop and implement tax planning strategies to minimize firm and partner tax liabilities.
• Monitor tax legislative changes and analyze their impact on the firm’s operations.
• Provide clear and timely accounting and tax information to partners.
• Serve as the internal tax expert, advising on partner incorporation and other tax-related matters.
• Oversee allocation of firm earnings and monthly key financial metrics.
• Manage monthly and quarterly partner draws, including administration of quarterly tax installments.
• Direct partner capital programs and serve as administrator for associated investment funds.
• Oversee partner retirement plan, including coordination with auditors and reporting outcomes to the board.
• Coordinate audits and examinations with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Maintain compliance with U.S. partnership tax requirements for Canadian partners.
• Assist with annual forecasts, budgets, financial modeling, and partner compensation analysis.
• Support the Compensation Committee or CFO with partner performance and financial data.
• Mentor and develop the partnership finance team and other stakeholders, including onboarding of new partners.
• Collaborate with senior management on strategic initiatives, policies, and projects.

• University degree required; CPA designation preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of taxation experience, ideally in a professional services environment, with leadership experience.
• Extensive knowledge of Canadian tax compliance; U.S. tax knowledge and law degree are assets.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience considered.

• Strong knowledge of Canadian (and ideally U.S.) tax compliance and regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to simplify complex financial information.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and concepts.
• Proficiency in Excel (intermediate or higher), Word, PowerPoint, and tax software.
• Calm, collaborative, and approachable work style.
• Leadership skills to develop and motivate staff effectively.
• Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.