Manager, Domestic Tax

Doane Grant Thornton LLP; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive culture

Professional growth opportunities

Community engagement

Job summary

Doane Grant Thornton LLP in Halifax is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join the Domestic Tax team. You will work with a variety of clients, providing tax advice and mentoring your team on compliance-related matters.

The ideal candidate has completed CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Course or holds a Masters of Taxation. This position emphasizes building trusting client relationships and leading a growing tax practice.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in or have completed the CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Course, or hold a Masters of Taxation degree.
• Demonstrated ability to present new ideas and conceptualize innovative tax solutions for clients.
• Solid experience in corporate and personal Canadian tax compliance.
• Experience in mentoring and developing others.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor a team of tax colleagues on compliance.
• Establish deep trusting relationships with clients while advising on tax matters.
• Advise clients on reorganizations, rollovers, windups, and tax planning.
• Proactively resolve tax-related issues with clients and tax authorities.
• Act as a leader in managing the tax practice and developing new opportunities.

Skills

Tax compliance

Mentoring

Innovative tax solutions

Client relationship management

Education

CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Course or Masters of Taxation

Job description

Overview

As a Tax Manager in our Domestic Tax team, you’ll work with a wide variety of clients and build your experience across new industries.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor a team of tax colleagues on compliance, helping them walk in clients' shoes by discussing tax planning options.
• Establish deep trusting relationships with clients while advising them on complex tax matters.
• Advise clients on reorganizations, rollovers, windups, amalgamations, provisions, estate and trust planning, and manage T1, T2, and T3 returns.
• Proactively resolve tax-related issues with clients, tax authorities, and other team members.
• Act as a leader in managing our growing tax practice, identifying and developing new opportunities for additional tax services.

Typical Day

You meet with the CFO of a client and the Assurance Partner to discuss the latest developments in the industry, mentor a new colleague, and respond to client requests. You then collaborate with your team to recap the day’s events.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in or have completed the CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Course, or hold a Masters of Taxation degree.
• Demonstrated ability to present new ideas and conceptualize innovative tax solutions for clients.
• Solid experience in corporate and personal Canadian tax compliance.
• Experience in mentoring and developing others.

Benefits

We offer a supportive culture that encourages collaboration, professional growth, and community engagement. Team members are required to work in the office at least four days per week.

Doane Grant Thornton is committed to employment equity, human rights, and respectful workplace principles throughout the life cycle of employment, including recruitment and hiring stages. We welcome applications from members of all equity-deserving groups, including persons with disabilities, women, racialized, and Indigenous applicants. If you require accommodation in relation to the recruitment process, please notify us by email and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs.