CI Financial

Senior Tax Associate

CI Financial$103K — $130K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting
  • 4-6 years of experience in tax or family office practice with a focus on individual and fiduciary tax
  • Commitment to professional growth in a complex tax environment
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in compliance technology applications like Pro Systems and Microsoft products
  • MBA or MS in Taxation is a plus
  • CPA or CPA exam parts passed preferred

Responsibilities

  • Enhance client satisfaction with timely and effective responses to concerns
  • Self-review work for accuracy and completeness, focusing on high-net-worth individuals and tax compliance
  • Create work papers adhering to professional standards
  • Research complex tax issues to provide high-quality income tax planning services
  • Assist in preparing time-sensitive client requests and planning opportunities
  • Share knowledge to foster team development and improve service delivery
  • Contribute to a flexible, stable, and team-oriented culture for professional growth

Benefits

  • 401(k) Plan with employer matching
  • Generously subsidized medical plan options
  • Employer paid dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance
  • Paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA)
  • Commuter and transit FSA
  • Corporate discount program - Perkspot
  • Training reimbursement and support for professional designations
  • Volunteer days for community service
Full Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Contributing to client satisfaction by providing timely and effective responses to client needs and concerns, thereby enhancing long-term working relationships with clients.
  • Preparing and self-reviewing work products for completeness and accuracy and preparing them for client delivery.  Work product focus will include a concentration on high-net-worth individuals, fiduciary tax, not for profit compliance and entity tax filings.
  • Preparing work papers based on professional standards.  Processing data and converting it to a reviewable product.
  • Assisting in the research of complex tax issues and in the development of quality, practical income tax planning services.  Working within a small team environment to deliver integrated family office services to clients.
  • Aiding in the preparation of various time-sensitive client requests and planning opportunities.
  • Facilitating communications and providing ample assistance to team members by sharing knowledge to develop professionally and enhance service delivery.  Maintain a personal commitment to continuing education.
  • Contributing to a flexible, stable, and team-oriented working culture that fosters professional development.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting
  • 4-6 years of related work experience in a tax or family office practice; an emphasis on individual and fiduciary experience is critical; and other competencies including pass through, gift tax or not for profit
  • A commitment to learning and developing in an exacting tax environment within a growth business
  • Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in compliance technology applications including Pro Systems, BNA Income Tax planner and Microsoft products.
  • MBA or MS in Taxation a plus
  • CPA or CPA exam parts passed preferred
  • Knowledge of CCH Engagement a plus
  • CCH Axcess Tax and BNA Income Tax Planner

This position description is intended to provide a general overview of the expectations and responsibilities of this position and may not include all tasks that may be assigned. As the nature of business demands change, so may the functions of this position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned with or without notice.

Pay Information

This position is exempt and is paid according to the laws of the State of New York. The pay range for this position is $103,000 - $130,000 USD per year. We are required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

Physical Requirements

  • This position requires the physical capabilities to work in an office environment, which may include prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Corient seeks to make reasonable accommodations that enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties when possible.
  • This position may require the ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
  • This position is required to work onsite 4 days per week.

U.S. Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States. For U.S. employment opportunities, Corient hires U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Exceptions to these requirements will be determined based on shortage of qualified candidates with a particular skill. Corient will require proof of work authorization.
  • Corient participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
  • Must be willing to execute Corient’s Employee Agreement or Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement, which require, among other things, post-employment obligations relating to non-solicitation, confidentiality, and non-disclosure.

What You Can Expect from Us

Our dedication to the Employee Experience at Corient is aimed at supporting, empowering, and inspiring our talented team through:

  • 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching 
  • Four Medical Plan options that is generously subsidized by Corient
  • Employer paid Dental, Vision & Life and AD&D Insurance 
  • Employer paid Short-term & Long-term Disability  
  • Paid Maternity & Parental Leave 
  • Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts
  • Dependent Care FSA 
  • Commuter & Transit FSA 
  • Corporate Discount Program - Perkspot 
  • Training Reimbursement  
  • Paid Professional Designations  
  • Giving back to the community - Volunteer days

About CI Financial

CI Financial is a diversified wealth management firm and one of the largest investment companies in Canada. The company offers a wide range of investment products and services, including mutual funds, ETFs, segregated funds, and alternative investments. CI Financial serves individual investors, financial advisors, and institutional clients across Canada and around the world. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Learn more about CI Financial
Size
1,793 employees
Market Cap
$1.7 billion
Industry
NASDAQ

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