Tax Specialist

✨ About the Position

As a Tax Specialist in our Toronto office, you will play a key role within our growing Tax Services team, supporting the delivery of high-quality tax compliance, advisory, and planning services to a diverse portfolio of clients. Working alongside experienced Managers, Senior Managers, and Partners, you will contribute to complex tax engagements while continuing to develop your technical expertise and professional judgment.

This position offers a structured career path with significant opportunities for professional growth. You will have the opportunity to progress into a Tax Manager role, assuming increased responsibilities in client advisory, engagement management, team leadership, and business development.

🌍 Who We Are

Forvis Mazars is a leading global audit & assurance, tax and advisory network, bringing together two independent partnerships and more than 40,000 professionals across 100+ countries.

In Canada, our firm has been supporting clients for more than 50 years through the expertise of over 200 professionals specializing in Audit & Assurance, Accounting, Tax, and Financial Advisory Services. We are a fast‑growing team with offices in Montréal, Gatineau, Maniwaki and Toronto.

At Forvis Mazars, we are convinced of one thing: every day is a human adventure. This adventure comes to life through our employer promise:

• 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄. You will be supported as you learn, develop and explore new perspectives throughout your journey with us.
• 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴. You will be part of a strong collective, benefit from hands‑on management, and celebrate your successes as a team.
• 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁. You will feel confident sharing your point of view and bold ideas that help shape our future.

Our core values guide us every day:

Gather to grow – Excel in client service – Commit to results – Embody change

🛠️ Your Responsibilities

• Prepare corporate tax returns, ensuring accuracy, optimization, and compliance with tax regulations;
• Prepare individual tax returns or assist tax preparers as a tax resource during individual tax season;
• Prepare trust tax returns;
• Prepare tax compliance forms;
• Assist in preparing tax provision calculations;
• Conduct tax research;
• Prepare responses to requests for information from tax authorities.

🎓 Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field;
• Member of a relevant professional organization (CPA);
• 1 to 3 years of relevant tax experience at an accounting firm or in a similar setting;
• Master’s degree in taxation or currently pursuing one is a plus;
• Strong knowledge of Canadian personal, corporate, and trust taxation;
• Proficiency with relevant software (Microsoft Office suite, Taxprep, CCH, etc.)
• Ability to conduct tax research and interpret applicable legislation.

🤝 Your Skills

• Attention to detail and thoroughness;
• Excellent ability to manage priorities and deadlines.

🗣️ Language Skills

• Proficiency in spoken and written French is required.
• Proficiency in English is also required due to the nature of our clientele and our partners across Canada (particularly in English‑speaking provinces) and internationally, where English is the business language. An advanced level of comprehension and oral communication is generally required, with daily usage depending on duties and assignments.

💼 What We Offer

At Forvis Mazars, we believe in recognizing talent and nurturing human potential. We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Vacation based on professional experience
• Casual dress code
• Bank of personal days
• Access to telemedicine (Dialogue)
• Annual wellness allowance
• Possibility of remote work depending on the role
• Comprehensive group insurance plan
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution

🚀 Get Involved, Inspire, and Make a Difference

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and want to advance your career within a committed, people‑focused, and growing firm? 📩 Send us your resume today!

Forvis Mazars is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Masculine terms are used for simplicity only, without prejudice toward the feminine form.