Private Business Tax Manager, Senior
About the role
Type: In-Office | Full-Time
About Our Client
Our client is a top-tier professional services firm with a strong reputation in the accounting and advisory industry. They provide best-in-class audit, tax, and advisory services to a wide range of private businesses, from high-growth startups to well-established companies. Their mission is to help organizations succeed through rigorous financial oversight, proactive compliance support, and insightful risk management.
The firm prides itself on fostering a workplace culture that values integrity, collaboration, and continuous learning. Employees are supported in their professional development and encouraged to lead with confidence and clarity. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a high-performing team and make an impact by helping private clients navigate complex tax regulations through a strong audit and compliance lens.
Key Responsibilities
As the Private Business Tax Manager – Public Practice , you will play a central role in reviewing, managing, and enhancing tax audit processes for private business clients. Your responsibilities will include:
Tax Audit & Assurance:
- Lead and manage tax audit engagements for privately owned businesses to ensure compliance with federal and provincial tax laws.
- Assess and review corporate tax filings for completeness, accuracy, and audit readiness.
- Identify tax risk exposures, documentation gaps, and reporting issues; provide recommendations for process and control improvements.
- Coordinate with internal audit and financial reporting teams to ensure consistent, accurate tax reporting.
Tax Risk Management & Compliance:
- Analyze financial records and supporting documentation to validate tax positions taken by clients.
- Provide guidance on audit defense strategies and help clients respond to tax authority inquiries or reassessments.
- Stay current on CRA audit practices and shifting tax legislation to advise clients proactively.
Client Relationship Management:
- Serve as a tax compliance advisor to private business owners and executives, offering clear insights into audit outcomes and implications.
- Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with clients through regular updates, guidance, and transparent communication.
Team Leadership & Training:
- Supervise and mentor junior professionals involved in tax audit support, reviewing work and fostering skill development.
- Promote knowledge-sharing and best practices across the team to elevate audit quality and efficiency.
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- CPA designation required, with a specialization in tax or audit preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in tax compliance or tax audit within public practice or professional services.
- Familiarity with private company structures, owner-managed businesses, and industry-specific compliance issues is an asset.
Technical Skills:
- In-depth knowledge of Canadian tax laws, audit procedures, and CRA audit frameworks.
- Strong proficiency in tax software and audit analytics tools.
- Ability to interpret complex financial data and tax documents with accuracy and insight.
Key Competencies:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially when explaining audit outcomes or compliance risks.
- Strong critical thinking and investigative skills.
- A detail-oriented mindset with a focus on quality, accuracy, and client service.
Apply Today
Click Apply to submit your resume and take the next step in your professional journey.
About Us
Executrade is one of Western Canada’s most comprehensive full-service recruitment firms, with over 50 years of experience connecting talented professionals with exceptional organizations.
We are proud to apply the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of our recruitment practices. Our goal is to support diverse workplaces where innovation, collaboration, and respect are celebrated.
In compliance with Canadian immigration laws, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Learn more: www.cic.gc.ca .
About Executrade – Your Recruitment Specialists
Executrade is one of the most comprehensive full-service recruitment firms in Canada, with 5 divisions and locations in Edmonton and Calgary. We have over 50 years of experience helping client companies and candidates achieve their business goals and vision. Our success is due to our people, the strong relationships we build, and the continuous and robust evaluation and refining of our recruitment and staffing processes.
As a client, we start by understanding your needs as the critical first step to success. You will have access to an enormous pool of qualified personnel. Executrade also offers a complete range of permanent, temporary, contract and payroll services in the following areas: Accounting, Administrative, Engineering and Technical, Executive, Human Resources, Information Technology, Insurance, Legal, Management, Not-for-Profit, Sales and Marketing and Supply Chain Management.
Candidates, we care and we understand what it takes to help you find the right organization. There is no fee to job seekers for our services and we consider you as much a client as the organizations with whom we work. We carefully review each résumé submitted to us to ensure we find the best fit for our candidates and clients.
At Executrade, We are Your Recruitment Specialists.
Follow career opportunities on LinkedIn.
Private Business Tax Manager, Senior
About the role
Type: In-Office | Full-Time
About Our Client
Our client is a top-tier professional services firm with a strong reputation in the accounting and advisory industry. They provide best-in-class audit, tax, and advisory services to a wide range of private businesses, from high-growth startups to well-established companies. Their mission is to help organizations succeed through rigorous financial oversight, proactive compliance support, and insightful risk management.
The firm prides itself on fostering a workplace culture that values integrity, collaboration, and continuous learning. Employees are supported in their professional development and encouraged to lead with confidence and clarity. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a high-performing team and make an impact by helping private clients navigate complex tax regulations through a strong audit and compliance lens.
Key Responsibilities
As the Private Business Tax Manager – Public Practice , you will play a central role in reviewing, managing, and enhancing tax audit processes for private business clients. Your responsibilities will include:
Tax Audit & Assurance:
- Lead and manage tax audit engagements for privately owned businesses to ensure compliance with federal and provincial tax laws.
- Assess and review corporate tax filings for completeness, accuracy, and audit readiness.
- Identify tax risk exposures, documentation gaps, and reporting issues; provide recommendations for process and control improvements.
- Coordinate with internal audit and financial reporting teams to ensure consistent, accurate tax reporting.
Tax Risk Management & Compliance:
- Analyze financial records and supporting documentation to validate tax positions taken by clients.
- Provide guidance on audit defense strategies and help clients respond to tax authority inquiries or reassessments.
- Stay current on CRA audit practices and shifting tax legislation to advise clients proactively.
Client Relationship Management:
- Serve as a tax compliance advisor to private business owners and executives, offering clear insights into audit outcomes and implications.
- Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with clients through regular updates, guidance, and transparent communication.
Team Leadership & Training:
- Supervise and mentor junior professionals involved in tax audit support, reviewing work and fostering skill development.
- Promote knowledge-sharing and best practices across the team to elevate audit quality and efficiency.
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- CPA designation required, with a specialization in tax or audit preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in tax compliance or tax audit within public practice or professional services.
- Familiarity with private company structures, owner-managed businesses, and industry-specific compliance issues is an asset.
Technical Skills:
- In-depth knowledge of Canadian tax laws, audit procedures, and CRA audit frameworks.
- Strong proficiency in tax software and audit analytics tools.
- Ability to interpret complex financial data and tax documents with accuracy and insight.
Key Competencies:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially when explaining audit outcomes or compliance risks.
- Strong critical thinking and investigative skills.
- A detail-oriented mindset with a focus on quality, accuracy, and client service.
Apply Today
Click Apply to submit your resume and take the next step in your professional journey.
About Us
Executrade is one of Western Canada’s most comprehensive full-service recruitment firms, with over 50 years of experience connecting talented professionals with exceptional organizations.
We are proud to apply the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of our recruitment practices. Our goal is to support diverse workplaces where innovation, collaboration, and respect are celebrated.
In compliance with Canadian immigration laws, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Learn more: www.cic.gc.ca .
About Executrade – Your Recruitment Specialists
Executrade is one of the most comprehensive full-service recruitment firms in Canada, with 5 divisions and locations in Edmonton and Calgary. We have over 50 years of experience helping client companies and candidates achieve their business goals and vision. Our success is due to our people, the strong relationships we build, and the continuous and robust evaluation and refining of our recruitment and staffing processes.
As a client, we start by understanding your needs as the critical first step to success. You will have access to an enormous pool of qualified personnel. Executrade also offers a complete range of permanent, temporary, contract and payroll services in the following areas: Accounting, Administrative, Engineering and Technical, Executive, Human Resources, Information Technology, Insurance, Legal, Management, Not-for-Profit, Sales and Marketing and Supply Chain Management.
Candidates, we care and we understand what it takes to help you find the right organization. There is no fee to job seekers for our services and we consider you as much a client as the organizations with whom we work. We carefully review each résumé submitted to us to ensure we find the best fit for our candidates and clients.
At Executrade, We are Your Recruitment Specialists.
Follow career opportunities on LinkedIn.