Senior Manager, Tax

MNP; Mitchell; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group pension plan with 4% matching

Flexible benefits

Professional development assistance

MNP University

Job summary

MNP is hiring a Senior Manager in Tax to lead cross‑functional client engagements across Canada, including Mitchell. The role requires seasoned leadership, extensive Canadian tax knowledge and the ability to drive strategic tax solutions for complex clients.

You will liaise with clients and authorities, mentor staff, and contribute to business development while traveling as needed to serve clients across the country.

Qualifications

• CPA designation and In-depth Tax Program completed.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian tax rules and compliance.
• Experience leading multi‑person client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multiple client-facing engagement teams for tax consulting engagements.
• Deliver industry and technical tax expertise through client interactions and high-quality deliverables.
• Manage engagement planning, budgeting, billing and project finances.

Skills

Canadian Tax knowledge

People management

Strategic planning

Leadership

Client relations

Education

CPA designation

In-depth Tax Program

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.

Make an impact with our Tax team as a Senior Manager. This diverse team of professionals delivers customized tax strategies within a complex and dynamic regulatory framework. As a trusted advisor, you’ll design solutions for clients that meet compliance and reporting requirements, minimize risk, drive efficiencies and maximize returns.

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.

This opportunity is available in the following locations across Canada: Collingwood, Hanover, Owen Sound, Mount Forest, Kincardine, Port Elgin, Walkerton, Wiarton and Mitchell.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review of multiple client facing engagement teams responsible for the completion of tax consulting engagements such as s.85 rollovers, purifications, amalgamations, qualified farm property analyses.
• Deliver industry and technical expertise relating to taxation through client interactions, reports, technical work, management presentations and high-quality deliverables
• Evaluate existing business processes and policies and advise on policy and tax changes; developing proactive tax strategies that make effective use of business opportunities and ensure businesses are run effectively
• Liaise with Canada Revenue Agency and relevant provincial ministries on client issues
• Review election forms required in corporate reorganizations
• Assist in the management of the administration of personal and trust tax compliance seasonsAccountable for engagement planning and scheduling as well as project financials (i.e. budgets, WIPS, timely billing, collection and variance recognition)
• Maintain high quality control and apply specialized knowledge to anticipate, identify and address issues relevant to the client’s business
• 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 strategic and operational planning related to client and practice management, as well as the development of new ideas and approaches 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 the In-depth Tax Program and other specialist development courses
• 7 to 8 years of relevant public accounting or tax consulting experience
• Extensive working knowledge of Canadian Tax
• Strong understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles
• Proven people management, relationship and leadership skills
• Strong strategic planning and conceptual thinking 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! The annual salary range for this position is: $80,000 - $130,000.

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!