Manager, Core Tax

Alvarez & Marsal; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal Canada is seeking a Manager, Core Tax in a hybrid Toronto/Calgary role. The position oversees tax research, compliance and consulting deliverables for varied clients, guiding engagement teams and ensuring accuracy.

You will lead projects, review junior staff, and help identify tax planning opportunities while staying current on evolving tax laws across jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required or Master’s in Taxation/Accounting; CPA designation required.
• 4+ years progressive tax experience in professional services or corporate tax.
• Demonstrated experience leading client engagements and teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage tax research and analyze legislation to guide engagements and clients.
• Prepare and review tax compliance and consulting deliverables with quality assurance.
• Assist in income tax provisions; coordinate current and deferred tax calculations.
• Support audits and regulatory inquiries with documentation and coordination.

Skills

Tax research

Client leadership

Project management

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Excel

Tax software

Job description

Description

Manager, Core Tax

Toronto, Calgary (Hybrid)

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action- and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and helping them reach their potential. A&M is different by design: we give people ownership and impact from day one, fuel development through real opportunity, and provide direct access to leaders who invest in our growth. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact clients and shape our industry. Guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity, our collaborative, globally minded environment is why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

The A&M Tax Canada Team offers comprehensive tax advisory services to clients in various sectors and industries. With a deep understanding of the Canadian tax landscape, the team helps clients navigate the complex and evolving tax issues that affect their business transactions, investments, and operations.

How You Will Contribute

As a Manager within the A&M Core Tax team, you will:

• Conduct tax research and analyze current tax legislation to provide practical guidance to engagement teams and clients on the tax implications of business activities, transactions, and organizational changes.
• Prepare and review tax compliance and consulting deliverables while ensuring accuracy, quality, and adherence to applicable tax laws and firm standards.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing income tax provisions, including current and deferred tax calculations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Support clients through tax audits and regulatory inquiries by preparing documentation, coordinating responses, and working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and assist clients in managing tax risk while supporting compliance with evolving legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously by coordinating project plans, monitoring timelines and budgets, and maintaining proactive communication with clients and engagement teams.
• Review the work of junior team members, providing timely coaching, constructive feedback, and technical guidance to support their professional development.
• Assist in improving tax compliance and engagement processes by identifying efficiencies, implementing best practices, and promoting consistent, high-quality deliverables.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships by understanding client objectives, delivering responsive service, and serving as a trusted day-to-day advisor.
• Support engagement economics by monitoring budgets, tracking project progress, identifying potential scope changes, and escalating issues when appropriate.
• Stay current on tax legislation and emerging industry developments and share relevant knowledge with colleagues and clients.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Tax practice and other A&M service lines to deliver integrated solutions and identify opportunities to provide additional value to clients.
• Contribute to business development efforts by assisting with proposals, participating in client meetings, and supporting the expansion of existing client relationships.
• Foster an inclusive and collaborative team environment that encourages knowledge sharing, accountability, and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required or Master's degree in Taxation or Accounting, CPA designation required, enrollment in or completion of CPA Canada's In-Depth Tax Program preferred.
• 4+ years of progressive tax experience, preferably within a public accounting firm, professional services environment, or a large corporate tax function.
• Demonstrated experience managing client engagements and leading teams of tax professionals.
• Strong technical tax research and analytical skills, with the ability to communicate complex tax matters to diverse audiences.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience managing engagement economics, including budgeting, staffing, and client billing.
• Demonstrated business development and relationship management capabilities.
• Advanced Excel and tax technology proficiency preferred.
• Self-motivated professional with strong leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, client-service-oriented environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Your journey at A&M

At A&M, professional growth is tied directly to performance, not tenure. Our people take on meaningful, hands-on work supported by a performance development process that rewards contribution and fosters a culture of meritocracy. Stretch roles, evolving business needs, and firm growth create ongoing opportunities for ownership and building new skills, while direct access to senior leaders provides mentorship and real-time coaching along the way. We also prioritize your wellbeing through comprehensive benefits and resources. Together, these elements create an environment where high-performing professionals can continue to grow and advance from day one.

A&M is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process that meets our obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and any other applicable legislation. We strive to maintain a strong and dynamic workforce that fosters respect and inclusivity for applicants of all abilities. Should you have any accessibility need(s) and/or require accommodation during the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources [e-mail] we would be pleased to assist you.

A&M is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process that meets our obligations under the Alberta Human Rights Act, the Alberta Employment Standards Code and any other applicable legislation. We strive to maintain a strong and dynamic workforce that fosters respect and inclusivity for applicants of all abilities. Should you have any accessibility need(s) and/or require accommodation during the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [e-mail] and we would be pleased to assist you.

New position: This posting is for a newly created position.

Thesalaryrange is $125,000- $175,000annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.