Senior Manager - Cross Border Tax

Baker Tilly WM; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory and accounting firm in Vancouver is seeking a Senior Manager for Cross Border Tax. This full-time position involves managing tax planning and compliance services, mentoring staff, and building client relationships. With a competitive salary of $120,000 - $175,000, the role offers extensive benefits, including a career growth program and hybrid work model. Candidates should hold a CPA designation and have substantial experience in tax-related matters.

Benefits

Career Growth opportunities

Competitive total compensation package

Health and wellness spending account

Vacation and personal days (4 weeks per year)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of the Canada-US Tax Treaty.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate tax planning and compliance services.
• Build and manage client relationships at a senior level.
• Mentor and coach staff to their highest potential.

Skills

Excellent communications skills

Strong leadership skills

Ability to multi-task and manage a demanding workload

Education

US and/or Canadian Professional Accounting Designation (CPA)

Completion of the In-Depth Tax Program or Masters of Tax Program

Tools

CaseWare

TaxPrep

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Cross Border Tax to join our team—bring your ambition and shape what comes next.

Be part of something bigger. Build with us today — Now. For tomorrow.

At Baker Tilly, we care about the impact you make. That’s why we’re invested in your growth from day one—because the steps you take today define your tomorrow.

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Cross Border Tax to join our team—a role where your expertise will drive meaningful outcomes and your ambition will help shape what comes next. Here, you’ll collaborate with a dynamic team of professionals, united by a shared commitment to making a difference—for our clients, our communities, and one another.

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory and accounting firm dedicated to building better futures. With global reach and local roots, we combine the scale of a network with the trust of strong relationships. From audit and tax to consulting and specialist advisory services, we help clients navigate complexity and seize opportunity with clarity.

Your role:

• Working closely with all Tax Partners and other Senior staff on business tax compliance, tax provision and tax advisory engagements
• Manage and coordinate tax planning and compliance services for individuals requiring US and Canadian income or estate tax filings
• Manage risk and financial performance of engagements, including billing, collections and project budgets
• Review assessments and correspond with the IRS, state authorities and CRA on various issues
• Build and manage client relationships at a senior level; advise clients by delivering high quality tax service and advice
• Actively mentor and coach staff to their highest potential
• Supporting and mentoring firm staff in respect of tax matters
• Identifying client service opportunities

What you bring to the table:

• US and/or Canadian Professional Accounting Designation (CPA)
• Minimum of 5 year’s relevant work experience
• Comprehensive understanding of the Canada-US Tax Treaty
• Completion of the In-Depth Tax Program or Masters of Tax Program
• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to multi-task and manage a demanding workload and multiple deadlines
• Strong leadership skills and ability to coach and develop team members
• Proficiency in CaseWare, TaxPrep, and Microsoft Office

What’s in it for you?

• Career Growth opportunities
• Competitive total compensation package including extended health care, dental and group life benefits
• Family Benefits - parental leave top-up program for new parents
• Matching RRSP plan
• Annual bonus program
• Health and wellness spending account.
• Vacation and personal days (4 weeks per year)
• Continuing Professional Development courses are provided as well as numerous informal training and development opportunities. The Firm will also reimburse you for approved professional development fees and membership dues
• An open-door culture promoting interaction with all staff levels, including partners
• A fully stocked kitchen with breakfast foods, healthy snacks, and treats during tax season, plus coffee, tea, and drinks throughout the year
• Overtime meal and parking reimbursements
• Monthly reimbursement towards parking on transit subsidy
• Monthly reimbursement for your smart phone fees
• A smart casual dress code (client/day specific)
• Client referral, employee referral, and vehicle purchase incentives
• Many entertaining social events throughout the year

Where you’ll work:

Vancouver, BC

Job type:

Permanent, Full-time

Your schedule:

Monday to Friday - Hybrid

Salary:

$120,000 - $175,000

Baker Tilly is fair and competitive when it comes to rewarding our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors and levels. Our total rewards philosophy is rooted in recognizing people's unique contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver. Along with a competitive base salary we offer comprehensive benefits and perks, performance bonuses and flexible hybrid work. For more information on our Total Rewards click here!

When you join Baker Tilly, you become part of something bigger—an ambitious, forward-thinking company that puts people first. Ideas matter, perspectives count, and every contribution builds a stronger future. If you’re ready to make an impact, we’re ready to meet you.

Position Status:

• Existing Vacancy: This job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization. The position has become available due to employee departure, and we are actively seeking a qualified candidate to fill this role.

If you are selected for an interview, we will contact you directly via email. All virtual interviews will be conducted exclusively on Microsoft Teams. We will never request additional personal information such as bank details or other sensitive data. Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex (including gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, parental status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other non-merit factors. Baker Tilly is dedicated to fostering, supporting and celebrating a diverse workplace. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.

Baker Tilly WM LLP is a member of Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative, which is a member of the global network of Baker Tilly International Limited. All members of Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative and Baker Tilly International Limited are separate and independent legal entities.

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