Manager, U.S. Personal Tax

ACCA Careers; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 paid personal days

Group pension plan with 4% matching

Bonus programs

Flexible benefits

Professional development assistance

Job summary

MNP is seeking a Manager to lead the Cross Border Individual Tax team, delivering U.S. and Canadian tax strategies for diverse clients. You’ll guide engagement planning, supervise staff, review returns and provide strategic advice in a dynamic regulatory environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, cross-border tax expertise, client relationship building and mentoring team members. CPA required; Master’s in U.S. taxation or law assets; 4–5 years in public accounting or tax consulting.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• Master’s degree in U.S. taxation or law is an asset.
• 4–5 years of public accounting or tax consulting experience.
• Working knowledge of Canadian and U.S. individual income tax.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple client-facing engagement teams for U.S. and cross-border individual tax returns.
• Assist cross-border income tax and estate planning.
• Deliver Canadian and U.S. individual income tax expertise to clients.
• Participate in expatriate policy and expatriate compensation design.
• Manage engagement planning, budgets, WIPS, billing and variance tracking.
• Review tax returns for accuracy and completeness.
• Develop business opportunities and assist in proposals.
• Mentor and coach team members; travel as needed.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Relationship building

Strategic business understanding

Education

CPA designation

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

Job description

Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change.

Job Details

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
• Strong understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principlesProven 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!

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!