Saskatoon - US Private Tax - Manager

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in Canada is seeking a U.S. Private Tax Manager to provide tax advice for private organizations and high-net-worth individuals. This role requires extensive experience in U.S. tax, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. You'll be part of a collaborative team and contribute to innovative tax planning strategies. The company offers competitive compensation, diverse benefits, and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Defined contribution pension plan

Flexible vacation policy

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant U.S. tax experience or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Recommend and implement tax strategies.
• Research compliance and planning issues.
• Review tax returns and liaise with tax authorities.

Skills

U.S. tax concepts

Communication

Organization

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting

Completion of a US CPA or IRS Enrolled Agent

Job description

Overview

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

In EY Tax, you’ll have the opportunity to help the world’s leading multinational organizations meet complex tax obligations around the world. You’ll get a unique glimpse deep inside a company’s business and become a trusted advisor, working collaboratively on a team that influences major business decisions in diverse industries.

The opportunity

As a U.S. Private Tax Manager, you will be a part of our U.S. Private Tax Practice. You will be part of a team that are subject matter specialists who provide advice to private organizations and high net worth business owners and individuals on domestic and cross-border tax planning, estate, wealth transfer and postmortem planning, asset protection strategies and philanthropic planning. Our PCS practice works closely with other tax teams including our transaction tax and international tax groups.

Your key responsibilities

Managers in our U.S. Private tax practice are responsible for recommending and implementing tax strategies that align with the client's objectives, corresponding with tax authorities on client issues, researching compliance & planning issues, and reviewing personal, corporate and trust tax returns.

• Demonstrating a thorough understanding of U.S. tax concepts as it relates to U.S. federal and state income tax compliance
• Identify planning opportunities and prepare correspondence describing the income tax implications of implementing transactions
• Establishing and maintaining long-term working relationships with clients.
• Pursuing and sharing knowledge to develop professionally and enhance service delivery.
• Identifying and selling opportunities for tax planning and other special services.
• Leveraging technology to continually maximize productivity.
• Research client issues that arise from planning or compliance work using a variety of on-line sources
• Review personal, trust and corporate tax returns and related compliance responsibilities
• Liaise with the Internal Revenue Service and Canada Revenue Agency and relevant U.S. state/provincial tax authorities on client issues
• Correspond with audit managers, staff and/or clients in answering client’s specific personal, trust or corporate tax queries or about matters that arise from compliance or planning work
• Contributing to a flexible, stable, and team-oriented working culture that fosters personal professional development.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting and / or another appropriate academic major
• 5+ years of relevant U.S. tax experience or equivalent experience in business or industry
• An accounting designation or other related experience or certification relevant to this area of specialization i.e., completion of a US CPA and or an IRS Enrolled Agent (“EA”)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
• Exceptional organization and time management skills enabling you to thrive within a fast-paced, professional services environment
• Ability to work with tight deadlines
• Process oriented with excellent documentation skills

What we look for

We seek collaborative team players who are committed to supporting their colleagues while also prioritizing their own professional growth and workload. We value individuals with a genuine passion for tax and an interest in its evolving landscape, who are motivated to assist leading multinational organizations in navigating complex tax obligations globally. If you have the confidence to voice your ideas and influence a team that impacts major businesses worldwide, this role is an excellent fit for you.

What we offer

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It\'s one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

Inclusiveness at EY

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.

EY | Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

Note: This description reflects the current requirements for the position and is subject to change. This job posting is not an offer of employment and is contingent upon qualification and company needs.