Senior Manager, Tax
About the Role
The Senior Manager, Tax manages specific tax engagements so that they finish on time, on budget, meeting the firm's high-quality standards, resulting in highly satisfied clients. The successful individual will lead the tax training for the rest of the firm, coordinating with other firm managers. They will also identify internal sales opportunities with existing clients and identify prospects through relationships with external partners. For the right individual, an opportunity for further advancement, such as partnership, is available.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Leading all levels of tax planning engagements from client proposals to delivery of service
- Manage files, including setting project budgets, planning project activities, monitoring progress by staff, and reviewing projects for accuracy and completeness
- Develop project and tax strategies to solve complex challenges for our clients
- Provide support for team members on tax-related matters for all clients
- Support the development of and coaching of other professionals and junior members
- Work with other members to generate additional business for the firm from existing and new clients
Required Experience, Qualifications and Characteristics:
- Designated CPA
- Completion of levels I, II and III of the CPA In-Depth Tax Course
- Strong tax compliance and tax planning background with a deep understanding of the issues and challenges faced by small-to-medium sized businesses
- Minimum six years of public practice experience, ideally focused on income tax compliance and advisory for Canadian private companies and shareholders
- Minimum five years of people management experience
- Proven record of acting in an advisory role for clients and developing strong client relationships
- Strong tax compliance background with an understanding of the issues and challenges faced by small-to-medium sized businesses
- Significant experience with tax reorganizations and transactions
- Independent, highly motivated, and a self-starter
- Multi-tasker and can manage multiple clients simultaneously
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) - and commitment to maintaining an open, transparent dialogue with colleagues and clients
- Effective relationship-builder - we want our clients and your direct reports to enjoy working with you!
- 'One Team' mindset - openness to collaborate with all colleagues and bring positive energy to the team
Annual Salary: Starting at $130,000 depending on experience
Are you ready to take your career to new heights? Apply Now.
Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted to set up an interview.
