Designated Professional, Tax

ENGINEERINGUK; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative team as a Designated Professional in the Tax department, where your expertise will help clients navigate complex tax regulations. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact by developing tailored tax strategies that minimize risk and maximize returns. You will collaborate with a diverse team, engage with clients, and contribute to business development initiatives while enjoying a supportive work culture that values diversity and personal growth. If you are passionate about accounting and want to thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous Base Pay

Vacation Time

4 Paid Personal Days

Group Pension Plan with 4% Matching

Bonus Programs

Flexible Benefits

Mental Health Resources

Professional Development Assistance

Firm Sponsored Social Events

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration preferred.
• 2 to 4 years of relevant public accounting or tax experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare personal and corporate tax returns and year-end tax forms.
• Evaluate business processes and advise on tax strategies.
• Lead engagement teams and mentor junior members.

Skills

Tax Compliance

Public Accounting

CPA Designation

Canadian Income Tax Act

Accounting Software

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Commerce or Business Administration

CPA Designation (or working towards)

Tools

Accounting Software

Job description

Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change.

Make an impact with our Tax team as a Designated Professional. This diverse team of professionals delivers customized tax strategies within a complex and dynamic regulatory framework. As a trusted advisor, you’ll design solutions for clients that meet compliance and reporting requirements, minimize risk, drive efficiencies and maximize returns.

MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada. Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the completion of tax engagements by computing taxes owed, preparing personal and corporate tax returns (and other compliance slips), preparing year-end tax forms (T4s/T5s), calculating and reviewing share capital.
• Set up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses.
• Evaluate existing business processes and policies and advise on policy and tax changes; developing proactive tax strategies that make effective use of business opportunities and ensure businesses are run effectively.
• Identify issues and errors, investigate discrepancies and discuss with managers or engagement partners to develop resolutions.
• Correspond with clients and various government agencies to address client tax compliance issues.
• Prepare correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations outlining engagement findings, facts and highlights.
• Collaborate with client engagement team prior to commencement of client work to discuss roles and responsibilities, risk areas, materiality and deadlines.
• Lead engagement teams, developing effective relationships with clients while coaching and mentoring junior team members.
• Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes.
• Participate in business development initiatives and identify new business opportunities.
• Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting or finance major is preferred).
• Completion of, or working towards, a CPA designation; completion of CFE examination and working towards relevant practical experience requirements will also be considered.
• 2 to 4 years of relevant public accounting or tax experience.
• Working knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act.
• Experience working with accounting and tax software.

MyRewards@MNP

With a focus on high-potential earnings, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards that support our unique culture and a balanced lifestyle to thrive at work and outside of the office. You will be rewarded with generous base pay, vacation time, 4 paid personal days, a group pension plan with 4% matching, voluntary savings products, bonus programs, flexible benefits, mental health resources, exclusive access to perks and discounts, professional development assistance, MNP University, a flexible ‘Dress For Your Day’ environment, firm sponsored social events and more!

Diversity@MNP

We embrace diversity as a core value and celebrate our differences. We believe each team member contributes unique gifts and amplifying their potential makes our business stronger. We encourage people with disabilities to apply!