About this Job:

We are currently looking for a proactive, self-starter who is intellectually curious to join our team as a Senior Tax Manager. The role is hybrid, 2-3 days in their Toronto office.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and implementation of tax planning strategies for various clients
• Prepare written reports as required for various assignments such as tax compliance, tax consulting, objections or appeals
• Assist with tax mergers and acquisition assignments including: due diligence, acquisition structuring, sale of business planning
• Tax compliance: review personal, corporate, and trust tax returns
• Perform research on complex tax issues and writing memoranda on findings to privately held businesses and high net worth individuals
• Engage in discussions and correspondence with various tax authorities to explain positions taken by clients and to determine reasons for assessed amounts
• Maintain a current and high level of familiarity and understanding of tax codes, regulations, and other technical information
• Planning, consulting on, and implementing tax reorganizations and estate plans
• Creating and implementing post mortem tax planning
• Liaise with partners, clients, and client counsel to create and implement tax and estate planning strategies
• Serve as a technical resource for staff and provide suggestions for resolving technical issues
• Utilize staff to meet client deliverables in a timely manner and on budget
• Mentor and coach professional staff throughout the year and provide support and development to advance their careers
• Write external publications and blog posts and other memoranda
• Participate in firm promotion events to increase awareness of the firm and its services in the marketplace
• Complete knowledge of code of conduct and operating policies
  

Qualifications:

• Exceptional technical skills
• Keen attention to detail along with an ability to focus on the overall concepts
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a commitment to providing excellent client service
• Strong interpersonal skills with a willingness to learn
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Contributes positively to a team environment, but able to work independently when required

Education and/or Experience:

• University degree
• Completion of In-Depth tax program OR completed a Masters of Taxation program
• At least 6 years practical experience in public practice, including 2 years in a manager position
• Strong knowledge in Caseware/ Caseview
• Microsoft Office Applications - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook
• Tax applications including Taxprep, CCH Intelliconnect, Taxnet Pro, Tax Find etc.
  

Key Competencies:

• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines
• Positive attitude and flexible
• Innovative problem solver
• Strong sense of ethics and professional judgement
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong written and oral communication
• Focus on providing superior client service
• Self-starter