Tax Accounting Manager

Deveau Accounting & Income Tax is currently seeking a Tax Accounting Manager to join our dedicated, client-focused team. If you're an experienced accounting professional who takes pride in delivering exceptional tax and financial services, we’d love to connect with you.

Who We Are

Deveau Accounting & Income Tax is a small to mid-size accounting firm focused on offering a full suite of financial and tax services for entrepreneurs and small business owners in southern Ontario. Since our inception, we have proudly grown and prospered through positive word-of-mouth referral at the hands of happy, satisfied clients. Our core values of accuracy and integrity through partnerships and relationships generates both measurable and immeasurable value to our client’s producing exceptional savings and success.

Who We Are Looking For

The Tax Accounting Manager needs to come with the ability to take ownership of tasks, solve problems and drive results. This position is a key investment for our organization and a cornerstone of our future growth so it’s important that we find the right person for the role

The Role and Responsibilities

The Tax Accounting Manager role brings together the skill and expertise of a well-seasoned accounting and tax professional with the relationship-building skills of a thoughtful team member. This hands-on role will:

- Take part ownership of our corporate tax portfolio - directly managing a variety of client accounts with varied and complex corporate tax needs
- Problem-solve more complex issues and tax-related questions independently, researching and creating innovative solutions to client issues
- Take part ownership of our personal income tax portfolio - reviewing completed returns and providing final sign-off
- Create a value-added approach by engaging in strategic tax planning and structuring advice to support the client's needs
- Ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner, on budget, and with the highest level of accuracy
- Work with all members of the team to support client work, sharing knowledge and expertise that adds value and creates incredible working relationships

The Technical Requirements
- Preparing Compilation Engagements
- Preparing Income Tax Returns for Corporations and Individuals
- Preparing Tax Planning Figures and Analysis.
- Oversee and manage deadlines for all clients
- Deep understanding and the ability to advise on tax minimization strategies
- Expertise in the following software:

- CaseWare; Xero (Tax Cycle); QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online; Sage 50
- Microsoft and Google Products
- Ability to adapt and learn other apps and technology used by the firm - ie: Zoom, Adobe, etc.

Education & Experience
- 5 - 10 years experience working in Canada in a public practice completing corporate and personal income tax returns, with 1 - 3 years experience in a review-based position
- Canadian Bachelor’s degree or Ontario College Advanced Diploma in accounting
- A solid understanding of Canadian accounting and taxation principles
- Excellent project management and problem-solving skills with the ability to multi-task and effectively manage multiple competing priorities
- Comfortable working in an environment with a high degree of independence
- Demonstrated experience working with Intermediate and Junior Bookkeepers in a mentorship role

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Only successful applicants will be contacted directly. We thank you all for your interest in the role and wish you the best.

Pay: $80,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Dorchester, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Canadian Tax and Accounting : 5 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person