Business Manager / Senior Corporate Tax Accountant
Full-Time or Part-Time
About Us
Spoke Financial Management is a boutique business management firm based in Toronto, specializing in the entertainment industry. We provide business management, accounting, tax, and financial advisory services to actors, directors, writers, musicians, producers, and other creative professionals.
Location
Our office is conveniently located near Liberty Village in Toronto. While you're always welcome to work from the office, we also offer the flexibility to work fully remotely, if preferred.
The Opportunity
We're looking for an experienced Business Manager to join our team.
For candidates with primarily corporate tax experience, this role can begin on a part-time basis. For candidates with broader business management, accounting, and client advisory experience, we're open to a full-time role from day one.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working directly with clients, wants a varied role, and is looking for long-term career growth within a collaborative, entrepreneurial firm.
Primary Responsibilities (Part-Time Corporate Tax Role)
- Prepare Canadian corporate income tax returns (T2)
- Prepare annual investment entries and investment reconciliations
- Communicate directly with clients regarding corporate tax matters
- Collaborate with our internal team and external advisors
Additional Responsibilities (Full-Time Business Manager Opportunity)
- Manage relationships with a portfolio of business management clients
- Provide proactive accounting, tax, and financial guidance
- Coordinate with external accountants, lawyers, financial advisors, and other professionals
- Assist with bookkeeping, payroll, GST/HST, and other client accounting matters
- Help grow and develop the firm's business management practice
Required Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience preparing Canadian corporate income tax returns (T2)
- Experience using QBO Pro Tax (QuickBooks Online Pro Tax)
- QuickBooks Online bookkeeping
- Experience preparing annual investment entries and investment reconciliations
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ideal Additional Experience
- Business management experience, preferably with entertainment and high-net-worth clients
- Ability to build strong client relationships and coordinate with external accountants and advisors
- Canada/U.S. cross-border tax experience
- Personal tax preparation
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for an ambitious, entrepreneurial professional who enjoys building long-term client relationships and taking ownership. Business management isn't a typical 9 to5 accounting role. At times, our clients need advice and support outside of regular business hours, so flexibility and a strong client-service mindset are essential.
The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys solving problems, communicating with clients, and continually learning. You'll thrive if you're proactive, adaptable, and excited by the opportunity to help build a growing firm.
Growth Opportunity
This isn't just another accounting position. We're looking for someone who wants to build a long-term career and help grow the firm. For the right candidate, this role offers significant growth, with the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility, develop a portfolio of clients, grow into a leadership role, and potentially become a partner within approximately five years.
Compensation
Compensation will be competitive and based on experience. We believe in rewarding initiative, performance, and long-term commitment, with opportunities for increased responsibility, career advancement, and compensation growth as your role evolves.
Benefits:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M6K 3J1
