Canadian Tax ManagerAbout the Position As the Tax Manager, you will work at a variety of levels and in a variety of industries such as Investments, high net worth individuals, owner-managed businesses, cross-border work, and more.
You will be required to complete the necessary forms for Zeifman's clients or for the businesses in which they work while ensuring compliance and advising executive leadership/clients on best practices and emerging issues related to tax.
Summary of Responsibilities - Manage portfolio of client engagements across various industries, owning timelines, budgets and deliverables and working closely with senior team members and Partners to ensure timely delivery and strong client relationships.
- Manage and review personal, corporate, trust, and partnership tax returns, including T1, T2, T3 and T5013 filings, tax elections (e.g., T2057, T2054), foreign reporting (e.g., T1134, T1135) and related compliance requirements, ensuring technical accuracy and high-quality deliverables.
- Independently conduct in-depth Canadian tax research using the Income Tax Act, CRA guidance, and case law to analyze complex issues, evaluate alternative tax positions, and provide tax-efficient recommendations with minimal supervision.
- Monitor legislative amendments, CRA publications, and emerging tax developments, applying relevant technical knowledge to client compliance and advisory matters and sharing updates with the team.
- Develop and implement tax planning strategies, including corporate reorganizations, estate and post-mortem planning and cross-border matters Draft and review technical tax memoranda, planning reports, implementation step plans and client correspondence that clearly document the facts, analysis, recommendations, tax implications and risks; support the Tax Director with memo writing on complex matters
- Discuss complex tax issues with engagement team members and client management, providing clear explanations, practical recommendations, and appropriate conclusions.
- Liaise with clients and tax authorities regarding audits, appeals, filing positions, and other tax matters, proactively resolving issues and communicating relevant findings and recommendations.
- Lead, coach and develop a team of staff and seniors: assign and delegate work, provide timely review notes and constructive feedback, and contribute to training and performance evaluations
Summary of Experience - 5+ years of recent public accounting experience in Canadian income tax, including at least 2 years reviewing tax compliance and supervising staff
- 3+ years of experience in tax consulting and advisory
Requirements: - Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
- Completion of the In-depth Tax Program or enrolled in In-depth Tax Program, an asset
- Extensive technical knowledge of relevant tax legislation, corporate, personal and trust tax planning and compliance
- Ability to manage a team, delegate work and deliverables
- Excellent written communication skills, with a track record of drafting clear, well-supported technical memos and client letters; strong verbal communication skills
- Strong independent research skills, with the ability to locate and interpret legislation, CRA positions and case law and reach supportable conclusions
- Ability to engage clients to describe and market the firm's services and deliver high-quality deliverables
- Solid understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles
- Proven experience reviewing T1, T2 and T3 returns, related elections and information returns (e.g., T1134, T1135, T5013) for owner-managed businesses, high-net-worth individuals and trusts, and implementing corporate reorganizations
- Experience working with accounting and tax software such as Caseware, TaxPrep, iFirm, and Quickbooks is considered an asset.
Great Ideas. Positive Impact. That's Zeifmans.Zeifmans Offers You: - Opportunity for growth - gain direct experience working with a wide-range of industry groups and clients
- Mentorship - our teams operate with an "open door" policy
- Collaborative environment - everyone has a say in our success
- Competitive compensation based on the Toronto market + opportunity for annual bonuses
- Full benefits and insurance for you and your immediate family members, paid by the firm
- Short Fridays all year long (3 pm office closure)
- Summer Fridays Off (July and August)
- Flexible dress code
- Mental health resources and on-going mental health support
- Providing you with opportunities to give back and support your community
- As a member of Nexia, access to a global network of accounting and consulting professionals and training opportunities.
Job Details- Job Vacancy Status: New Vacancy
- Hours of Work: 35 hours per week; the role requires overtime as necessary to meet operational and professional requirements.
- Location: 201 Bridgeland Ave, North York, Ontario
- Salary: $125,000- $150,000
- Compensation placement will be based on depth of experience, demonstrated skill set, and alignment with the responsibilities of the role.
