Manager, Cross Border Individual Tax

MNP; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous base pay

Vacation time

4 paid personal days

Group pension plan with 4% matching

Flexible benefits

Job summary

MNP in Canada seeks a Manager for its Cross Border Individual Tax team. You will lead client engagement teams handling U.S. and mixed U.S.-Canadian individual returns for U.S. citizens in Canada, U.S.

residents in Canada, and Canadians with U.S. ties, providing tax strategies and risk management guidance. Applicants should bring CPA credentials, a strong knowledge of tax law across borders, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required or actively pursued.
• Master's degree in U.S. taxation or law is an asset.
• 4 to 5 years of public accounting or tax consulting experience.
• Working knowledge of Canadian and U.S. individual income tax (1040, 8621, 5471, 3520).
• Strong leadership and ability to manage teams and develop business.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple client-facing engagement teams for U.S. and U.S.-Canadian returns.
• Assist in cross-border income tax and estate planning.
• Deliver expertise in Canadian and U.S. taxes, social security and tax treaties.
• Participate in expatriate policy and compensation design.
• Manage engagement planning, budgets, billing, and project finances.
• Review returns for accuracy and coach team members.
• Develop business by networking and contributing to proposals.
• Improve work processes with new ideas and approaches.
• Mentor and coach staff and support professional development.
• Maintain flexibility to travel as needed.

Skills

CPA designation

People management

Leadership

Canadian & U.S. tax knowledge

Education

Master's degree in U.S. taxation or law

CPA designation

Tools

1040

8621

5471

3520

Job description

Make an impact on our Cross Border Individual Tax team as a Manager. This diverse team of professionals delivers customized tax strategies within a complex and dynamic regulatory framework. As a trusted advisor, you'll provide tax advice on domestic and foreign assignments that empowers client organizations and their employees to maintain regulatory compliance and mitigate risk.

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

• Lead multiple client facing engagement teams responsible for managing U.S. and combined U.S.-Canadian individual income tax return preparation for U.S. citizens living in Canada, U.S. residents working in Canada and Canadians working and investing in the U.S.
• Assist in carrying out cross-border income tax and estate planning
• Deliver industry and technical expertise relating to Canadian and U.S. individual income tax, social security and international tax treaties through client interactions, reports, technical work, management presentations and high-quality deliverables
• Participate in expatriate policy design and implementation and in expatriate compensation design and implementation
• Accountable for engagement planning and scheduling as well as project financials (i.e. budgets, WIPS, timely billing, collection and variance recognition)
• Maintain high quality control by reviewing tax returns and other work done by team members for accuracy and completeness
• Network in the local business community, consider business development opportunities and contribute to the preparation and delivery of competitive proposals to meet client needs
• Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches in order to improve work processes
• Mentor, motivate and coach team members towards professional and personal development by setting clear expectations, providing feedback and conducting performance reviews
• Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary

Skills And Experience

• CPA designation
• Completion of, or working towards, a master's degree in U.S. taxation or law is considered an asset
• 4 to 5 years of relevant public accounting or tax consulting experience
• Working knowledge of Canadian and U.S. individual and income tax (1040, 8621, 5471 and 3520)
• Strong understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles
• Proven people management, relationship building and leadership skills

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!

The annual salary range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000

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!

Future/Current Opportunity:

Current