Manager – Non‑Resident Tax (Canada)

Socket.dev; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Vacation entitlement

Flex days

Extended health and dental

Mental health support

Lifestyle allowance

Job summary

Manning Elliott is seeking a Manager, Non-Resident Tax (Canadian) to lead cross-border and international tax engagements for non-resident and resident clients. You will manage filings, advise on treaty applications, and collaborate with foreign advisors, legal counsel, and specialists in a public practice setting.

You will mentor junior staff, review complex files, and contribute to growing the practice while enjoying hybrid work options and a supportive, growth‑oriented culture.

Qualifications

• Completion of the CPA designation.
• In-depth Canadian tax knowledge with cross-border/ international experience.
• Strong technical research and analytical skills.
• Experience reviewing tax returns and mentoring junior team members.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex cross-border and non-resident tax engagements.
• Review Canadian tax filings for non-resident individuals, corporations, trusts, and partnerships.
• Advise on withholding tax, treaty applications, and cross-border compliance.
• Collaborate with foreign advisors, legal counsel, and specialists to deliver integrated tax solutions.
• Assist clients with non-resident transactions and real estate dispositions.

Skills

CPA designation

Canadian tax knowledge

Research skills

Mentorship experience

Communication skills

Multitasking

Collaborative mindset

Job description

About Manning Elliott

Manning Elliott is more than an accounting firm, we help organizations move forward with confidence by providing expertise across tax, audit, assurance, business and family enterprise consulting, valuations, and client accounting and advisory services. With more than 250 professionals across four offices, we offer tailored services to businesses of all sizes across a broad range of industries.

Working at Manning Elliott means spending your days with a friendly, grounded, and supportive team who are dedicated to delivering quality work. As a leading mid-sized firm, we give you the chance to build real experience in a connected environment where your contributions are seen and valued.

The Role

The Manager, Non-Resident Tax (Canadian) is responsible for managing and delivering Canadian tax compliance and advisory services for non-resident taxpayers and Canadian residents with cross-border assets, income, structures, or immigration or emigration events. The role requires an individual who is willing and interested in developing advanced technical expertise in Canadian compliance reporting with respect to non-residents and foreign reporting, strong review and risk-management skills, and the ability to lead multiple detail-oriented files in a public practice environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a trusted advisor to clients and an internal resource to the firm, you will:

Lead Complex Cross-Border & Non-Resident Tax Engagements

• Manage and review Canadian tax filings for non-resident individuals, corporations, trusts, and partnerships.
• Advise clients on Canadian withholding tax requirements, treaty applications, and cross-border compliance obligations.
• Work directly with foreign advisors, legal counsel, and other specialists to deliver integrated tax solutions.
• Assistclients with non-resident transactions, real estate dispositions, and withholding tax matters.

Advise on International Reporting & Mobility Matters

• Manage foreign reporting requirements and international information returns.
• Provide guidance on compliance obligations, disclosure risks, and CRA audit exposure.
• Support clients through immigration and emigration tax planning, departure tax filings, and ongoing non-resident compliance requirements.

Drive Technical Excellence

• Review files for accuracy, quality, and compliance with tax legislation and firm standards.
• Research complex technical issues and develop practical solutions for clients.
• Identifyplanning opportunities and manage taxriskeffectively.

Mentor & Develop Team Members

• Coach and support staff working on cross-border and international tax engagements.
• Assistwith file planning, workload management, and training initiatives.
• Act as a technical resource for non-resident taxation, mobility tax, and foreign reporting matters.

Contribute to a Growing Practice

• Work alongside our leadership team to expand our non-resident tax serviceoffering.
• Participate in business development activities, networking events, and client relationship management.
• Assistwith proposals, fee estimates, and onboarding new clients.
• Help develop processes, best practices, and resources that support the continued growth of the practice.

What You Bring

• Completion of the CPA designation.
• In-depth Canadian tax knowledge with experience in non-resident, cross-border, or international tax matters.
• Strong technical research and analytical skills.
• Experience reviewing tax returns and providing mentorship to junior team members.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver exceptional client service.
• A collaborative mindset and a genuine interest in helping grow a specialized practice area.

Why Join Manning Elliott?

There’s no one way to describe it, but you’ll notice the difference when you’re here. It shows up in each daily interaction, the willingness to step in and help each other out, and the shared sense of responsibility to do good work.

We consciously invest in the growth, development, health, and wellbeing of our team.

Balance

We get that life doesn’t follow a 9 to 5. That’s why we give you the flexibility to shape your workday around core hours, along with hybrid options that fit both your work and life. We also acknowledge the hard work required in public practice and provide vacation entitlement as well as time earned flex days.

Growth

From in-house workshops, structured mentoring, courses from CPABC, and personal development programs, we provide training and development opportunities that help you grow your career and develop your leadership potential.

Wellbeing

We support your journey toward a well-rounded, healthy lifestyle. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including extended health and dental, mental health support, and a lifestyle allowance to support your fitness goals.