Partner, Tax, Assurance & Advisory | $195,000–$225,000+ | Markham (Hybrid)
There comes a point in public accounting where the next promotion shouldn’t simply mean being responsible for more work.
It should mean having more say in what the firm becomes.
This Partner opportunity is with an established Markham CPA firm looking for an experienced public accounting leader who can contribute across tax, assurance, client relationships and the wider development of the practice.
You’ll work with privately owned businesses, entrepreneurs and established corporate groups across a broad range of industries, advising clients on everything from year-end reporting and assurance through to complex tax planning, succession, reorganizations and significant business decisions.
But this isn’t simply about inheriting a portfolio.
The firm is looking for someone who can help develop people, improve how work gets done, strengthen client relationships and play a meaningful role in the long-term growth of the practice.
Why this role stands out:
- $195,000–$225,000+ compensation
- Hybrid working
- Markham location
- Partner-level leadership position
- Broad mix of tax, assurance and advisory
- Complex corporate and owner-managed tax planning
- Corporate reorganizations and succession planning
- Audit and review engagement oversight
- Direct relationships with business owners and senior executives
- Opportunity to influence firm strategy and growth
- Leadership and development of Managers, Seniors and CPA students
- Scope to modernize processes, technology and workflow
- Established client portfolio with significant advisory potential
- Long-term opportunity to build and grow your own practice within the firm
What you’ll be doing:
- Manage and develop senior client relationships across a diverse portfolio
- Advise private corporations, shareholders, partnerships, trusts and high-net-worth clients on complex tax matters
- Lead corporate reorganizations, succession and estate planning engagements
- Provide advice around remuneration planning, loss utilization, safe income and QSBC planning
- Oversee complex corporate and personal tax compliance
- Lead and review audit and review engagements
- Advise clients on accounting, tax and broader business issues rather than simply year-end compliance
- Work closely with other Partners on significant client matters and firm-wide initiatives
- Price and scope engagements while managing profitability and client expectations
- Develop Managers, Senior Managers, accountants and CPA students
- Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships
- Contribute to business development and the continued growth of the firm
- Help improve systems, automation, workflow and quality-control processes
- Play an active role in the strategic direction of the practice
What they’re looking for:
- CPA
- 10+ years of Canadian public accounting experience
- Previous Partner, Principal or senior leadership experience within a CPA firm
- Strong Canadian corporate tax knowledge
- Experience with complex tax planning for privately owned businesses
- Corporate reorganization experience
- Succession and estate planning exposure
- Strong understanding of owner-manager remuneration and shareholder planning
- Experience managing audit and review engagements
- Strong knowledge of ASPE
- Comfortable managing significant client relationships independently
- Demonstrated experience developing and mentoring accounting professionals
- Commercial mindset with an understanding of engagement economics and practice development
- Interest in technology, automation and improving how a modern CPA practice operates
- Someone who wants to contribute to the firm beyond simply managing their own book of business
If you’d like to know more about this position, just hit the apply button and I’ll be in touch.
If you’re only browsing the job boards and haven’t updated your resume yet, that’s not a problem. You can give me a call on 647 503 2624 or email me at [email protected].
Alternatively, you can search for Jamie Egglenton at Distinct North America on LinkedIn and send me a connection request or message there.
If you’ve reviewed this advert and are unsure whether to apply because you don’t meet every requirement, we’d still encourage you to apply. We support the CPA firms we partner with in building diverse, inclusive and equitable workplaces. Even if this role isn’t the perfect fit, there’s a good chance we’ll have another opportunity that is.
Ref: INDJAM
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $195,000.00-$225,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Markham, ON
