CPA Articling Student - Direct-to-Tax - January 2026

Where you start your career is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. At Baker Tilly WM, life is rewarding on so many different levels both professionally and personally: competitive compensation, a recognized work life balance and the ability to contribute to your community with your firm.

A leading, independent audit, tax and advisory firm, based in Vancouver and Toronto, Baker Tilly WM LLP, is uniquely placed to address our clients’ needs successfully. Drawing on well-trained teams, across a variety of disciplines, we ensure the alignment of our professional’s skills and experience with client requirements, resulting in exceptional service and business outcomes.

Over 32 partners and over 260 professional staff, offer a full spectrum of business services including audit and accounting, tax, business valuations, litigation support, corporate finance, transfer pricing, information technology, insolvency and restructuring. We serve domestic and foreign corporate groups, professionals and not-for-profit organizations across a wide range of industries, including: automotive, manufacturing, retail, technology, financial services, hospitality and tourism, real estate, construction, entertainment and health care.

Outside our two offices, we also draw on the specialty services provided by partners from the 24 firms across Baker Tilly Canada. While we are locally invested and nationally connected, we are also globally capable as the Canadian representatives of Baker Tilly International.

For an inside look of what Baker Tilly WM LLP is all about, follow our Instagram account @BakerTillyWM!

Great Relationships

• Our culture is best described as “Personal and Professional”; the firm offers the opportunity to make great connections, to learn and leverage the ideas of some very talented individuals.

Great Conversations

• We have an open-door policy promoting interaction with management and staff.

Great Futures

• Our team of professionals have a diverse background and a strong commitment to supporting team members and other practice areas.

Combined with the CPABC Certification Program, we will provide you with the skills, required to succeed on the CFE and beyond. Our exceptional program offers:

• Comprehensive training to cover all aspects of your development


• On-the-job learning


• A top notch CFE prep program with great results year after year


• The opportunity to work across a variety of industry sectors


• Work experience that will provide you with both continued technical skills development and diverse business experience


• Support from our Partners, who are easily accessible and are sincerely committed to your training and development


• A manager mentor and a senior buddy to support you throughout your time with us


• Ample room for growth and opportunity to explore other firm service specialty areas


• Secondment opportunities with Baker Tilly International to Australia and New Zealand

We are currently recruiting for talented individuals to begin their CPA careers with our team! This is a pre-approved program position. Please note that these full-time articling positions will commence in January 2026.

Articling Student positions are available in the following pre-approved CPA Designation paths:

• Direct-to-Tax

Qualifications:

• Academic achievement – completed or near completion of an undergraduate degree and CPA pre-requisite courses


• Plans to pursue a CPA designation


• Strong client service skills


• Excellent interpersonal relations and demonstrated ability to work with others effectively in teams


• Superior verbal and written communication skills


• Strong problem solving and analytical skills

What’s in it for you?

• Career growth opportunities


• Competitive total compensation package including extended health care, dental, and group life insurance benefits
  


• Vacation (3+ weeks/year)


• Health and Wellness Spending Account


• Continuing Professional Development courses are provided to maintain your designation as well as numerous informal training and development opportunities. The Firm will also reimburse you for approved professional development fees and membership dues.


• Reimbursement for CPA PEP module fees and expenses


• Secondment opportunities with Baker Tilly International to Australia and New Zealand


• An open-door culture promoting interaction with all staff levels, including partners


• Coffee, tea, and drinks throughout the year


• Overtime meal and parking reimbursements


• A smart casual dress code (client/day specific)


• Client referral & employee referral bonuses


• Many entertaining social events throughout the year

Location: Vancouver, BC – on-site

Key Dates:

• Application deadline: May 1, 2025

Salary range: $53,000 - $55,000 per annum.

Please note that the range detailed above reflects the base pay only and does not include the benefits that we offer.

Note: Baker Tilly WM LLP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex (including gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, parental status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other non-merit factors. Baker Tilly WM LLP is dedicated to fostering, supporting and celebrating a diverse workplace. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process. Please contact us if you require accommodation. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.

Baker Tilly WM LLP is a member of Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative, which is a member of the global network of Baker Tilly International Limited. All members of Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative and Baker Tilly International Limited are separate and independent legal entities.