International Tax – Managing Director

77 consultants; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm located in Calgary, Alberta is seeking a senior leader in international tax. This role involves collaborating with clients to develop cross-border tax strategies, mentoring teams, and influencing strategic decisions. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in international tax, a CPA designation, and a strong client advisory background. This position offers visibility towards partner track and substantial impact on firm growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of international tax experience within a public accounting firm.
• Expertise in cross-border tax planning and M&A tax implications.
• Strong client advisory background with proven team leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to devise cross-border tax strategies.
• Assume lead advisor role on intricate international tax issues.
• Mentor high-performing teams and collaborate with partners.

Skills

International tax experience

Cross-border tax planning

Client advisory

Team leadership

Business development

Education

Canadian CPA designation

Job description

This senior leadership position is designed for an individual eager to transcend traditional technical tax functions and engage at the convergence of client advisory, transactional activities, and practice development.

In this role, you will collaborate with multinational and mid-market clients to devise cross-border tax strategies, structuring solutions, and M&A-related planning.

You will often assume the role of lead advisor on intricate international tax issues, providing strategic insights that influence client decisions.

This position offers substantial commercial engagement; you will be actively facilitating discussions concerning global expansion, risk management, and international structuring rather than merely reviewing tax returns.

A significant part of your responsibilities will include nurturing relationships, broadening client engagements, and guiding the strategic growth of our international tax practice.

Internally, you will mentor high-performing teams, collaborate effectively with partners across various service lines, and play a pivotal role in framing the firm’s international tax strategy in the market.

This opportunity is ideally suited for someone seeking partner-track visibility, ownership of client relationships, and a significant impact on revenue generation beyond mere execution.

Qualifications

• Canadian CPA designation
• 10+ years of international tax experience within a public accounting firm
• Expertise in cross-border tax planning and M&A tax implications
• Proficient in transfer pricing principles
• Strong client advisory background
• Proven team leadership capabilities
• Business development acumen