Tax Manager

The Tax Department is growing and we are currently recruiting for a seasoned Tax professional to join our Department. 

The Tax Manager will play an important leadership role by working closely with the Tax department in delivering exceptional client service to a diverse group of clients.  This role is also responsible for leading and coaching staff outside of the department in developing their tax skills and knowledge. 

Responsibilities include:

• Leading medium sized client tax engagements to include both public and private companies;

• Working closely with a Partner as a senior team member on identifying tax issues and planning opportunities for owner managed and Farm businesses;

• Train, review and evaluate the work of junior staff for accuracy and completeness;

• Providing ongoing professional development support and mentoring for the staff;

• Supporting business development initiatives;

• Prepare and review federal and provincial income taxes for individuals, corporations. trusts and exempt organizations;

• Build new and existing client relationships and demonstrate knowledge of client business;

• Manage multiple clients, budgets and production goals;

• Manage clients' high level personal and corporate tax and GST matters;

• Perform technical research, develop tax planning strategies and make appropriate recommendations;

• Assist the Audit and Assurance department with tax and GST compliance matters as required;

• Identify marketing opportunities within existing internal and external networks;

• Presenting tax updates to staff at monthly meetings; and

• Under the guidance of a partner, gain and develop exposure to completing Corporate reorganizations including:

  •           Business succession and Farm transactions
  •           Structuring acquisitions and divestitures
  •           Estate and Will planning
  •           Amalgamations and windups
  •           Income tax and GST compliance    

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Strong technical background and a minimum of 3-5 years of specialization in public practice services firm or in industry, with a minimum of 3 years of tax consulting and/or compliance experience

• Completion of level 1 and 2 of the CICA In-Depth Tax Course or the new equivalent (e.g. Level 1, 2 & 3).

• Experience preparing individual, corporate, and exempt organization tax and GST returns.

• Current with changes in tax legislation.

• Proficiency in Tax software, Caseware, Excel, and Word.

• Previous experience with Farm businesses would be an asset

• A high degree of time management skills and great attention to detail;

• Strong verbal and written communication skills