Position Title: Tax Managing Director - Private Company Services
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Position Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Reports To: Regional Partner
Team Leadership Scope: 55 Tax Professionals

Lead with Purpose. Advise with Precision.

HireNow Staffing is working on a discreet search for a Tax Managing Director on behalf of a top-tier national accounting firm, known for its deep commitment to private client services. This rare leadership opportunity sits at the intersection of technical tax mastery, client advisory excellence, and strategic firm-wide impact.

You will head the firms Private Company and High-Net-Worth Client Group, oversee a large, high-performing team while guide clients through complex tax landscapes including estate and trust matters, entity structuring, succession planning, and cross-border or multi-jurisdictional tax considerations.

This is more than a leadership role it's a defining career moment for a seasoned tax professional who is ready to shape vision, develop future leaders, and elevate client partnerships.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the Private Client Tax Practice with full ownership of engagement quality, client satisfaction, and team execution

• Serve as the trusted advisor to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and private business owners, providing guidance on complex tax, succession, and estate planning

• Oversee entity-level tax strategy (C Corps, S Corps, partnerships) and individual-level planning for executive stakeholders

• Drive multi-state and cross-border tax planning solutions with the support of subject matter experts

• Manage the performance and development of a 55-person tax team, including Senior Managers, Managers, and Associates

• Collaborate with firm leadership on strategic planning, client expansion, and innovation in service delivery

• Review and sign off on key client deliverables, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment

• Act as an internal mentor and external thought leader within the private client tax domain

What We're Looking For:

• CPA designation in good standing (mandatory)

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business, or Finance (Masters in Tax a plus)

• 10-15 years of progressive public accounting experience with a primary focus on private companies and HNW individuals

• Extensive experience leading client engagements, managing multi-layered tax issues, and presenting directly to stakeholders

• Deep familiarity with entity taxation (S Corp, C Corp, partnership) and individual taxation including estate, gift, and fiduciary tax matters

• Working knowledge of multi-state tax compliance for privately held growth-stage entities

• A proven leader who inspires confidence, promotes collaboration, and cultivates long-term client and team relationships

Compensation & Role Structure:

• Base Salary Range: $142,500 - $263,000 CAD (commensurate with experience)

• Bonus: Performance-based and tied to firm-level and individual goals

• Location: On-site role at the Toronto headquarters (hybrid flexibility considered case-by-case)

• Relocation: Not offered at this time

About the Client:

Our client is a nationally recognized professional services firm with a specialized focus on the middle market and private wealth. With decades of experience, they've built a reputation for excellence, trust, and bespoke tax advisory services that meet clients where they are and grow with them.

Internally, their leadership philosophy is centered on mentorship, innovation, and growth. Their environment is ideal for high performers who want to think beyond compliance and partner directly with clients on long-term value creation.

The clients name will only be disclosed to qualified candidates following an initial screening with our recruitment team.

If you're a high-level tax strategist ready to lead a legacy practice and shape the next generation of tax professionals, we'd love to connect. Apply in confidence today.

https://www.careers-page.com/hirenow-staffing-inc/job/L5553475