Tax Manager | $115,000 – $145,000 | Waterloo (Hybrid)

Some tax roles are built around getting returns out the door.

Better ones put you closer to the decisions clients actually care about.

This is a Tax Manager role with a small to mid-sized CPA firm in Waterloo, working closely with owner-managed businesses, family-run companies, professional services clients, and not-for-profit organizations.

It’s hybrid, local, and gives you the kind of client exposure that can be harder to find in a larger firm.

You’ll be involved across tax compliance, planning, advisory, reviews, and client conversations.

Not just reviewing files, but helping business owners make better decisions.

Why this role stands out:

$115,000 – $145,000 salary Hybrid working Waterloo location Strong owner-managed business client base Exposure to family businesses, professional services, and NPO clients Direct access to Partners and clients Smaller firm environment where your work gets noticed Good opportunity to step into a broader advisory-focused role

What they’re looking for:

5+ years of public accounting experience Strong corporate tax and owner-managed business experience Experience reviewing T1s, T2s, compilations, and tax planning work CPA designation preferred Strong client communication skills Someone comfortable managing deadlines, files, and junior staff A practical, commercially minded tax professional who enjoys client-facing work

The best Tax Managers don’t just know the rules.

They know how to explain them in a way that helps clients make better decisions. That’s the kind of role this is.

If you’d like to know more about this position, just hit the apply button and I’ll be in touch. If you’re just browsing the job boards and haven’t dusted off that resume yet, that’s not a problem, you can give me a call first. You’ll find my number on LinkedIn (Jamie Egglenton at Distinct North America). If you prefer, you could drop me a connection or message on LinkedIn and we can pick up on there.

If you’ve reviewed this advert and you’re unsure whether to apply because you don’t have all the required experience, we still encourage you to hit that apply button. We support the CPA firms we partner with in building diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces, so even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly, please do still apply. If this position isn’t quite right, it’s highly likely we’ll have other Public Accounting positions that could be a good fit for you.