Senior Manager, Tax

MNP; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national accounting firm is seeking a Senior Manager for their Tax team in Southwestern Ontario. The role involves leading client engagements, providing innovative tax strategies, and delivering solutions in a collaborative environment. Candidates should have a CPA designation, at least 5 years of public accounting experience, and a strong understanding of Canadian tax compliance. The position offers a rewarding compensation package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Generous base pay

Paid personal days

Group pension plan with 4% matching

Flexible benefits

Professional development assistance

Firm sponsored social events

Qualifications

• Completion of a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Completion of the In-Depth Tax Program.
• 5 to 6 years of relevant work experience in public accounting and/or tax consulting.
• Extensive knowledge of and experience working in Canadian Tax.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements on Canadian corporate tax.
• Deliver high-quality tax and assurance services.
• Manage project financials and ensure timely billing.
• Liaise with Canada Revenue Agency on client issues.
• Review and correct discrepancies in financial reports.

Skills

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation

In-Depth Tax Program completion

5 to 6 years of relevant work experience

Extensive knowledge of Canadian Tax

Business, accounting, management understanding

Domestic tax compliance experience

Tax software experience (Caseware, Profile, QuickBooks)

Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint skills

Education

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

In-Depth Tax Program

Tools

Caseware

Profile

QuickBooks

Simply Accounting

Job description

Description

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple client facing engagement teams responsible for the completion of Canadian corporate tax engagements involving advice on tax planning opportunities, tax minimization strategies, and compliance issues
• Accountable for the delivery of industry and technical expertise relating to complex tax and assurance issues through high quality deliverables such as: client interactions, reports, technical work, and management presentations
• Manage project financials (budgets, WIPS, timely billing and collection and variance recognition)
• Execute transactions through the provision of client services including planning, budgeting, scheduling and coordinating engagements
• Liaise with Canada Revenue Agency and relevant provincial ministries on client issues
• Correspond with team members and clients in response to specific corporate tax queries
• Review, investigate and correct discrepancies and irregularities in financial entries and reports
• Prepare election forms required in corporate reorganizations
• Research client issues that arise from compliance or planning work using a variety of sources
• Contribute to the preparation and delivery of competitive proposals to meet client needs
• Collaborate with client engagement team prior to commencement of client work to discuss roles and responsibilities, risk areas, materiality and deadlines
• Think strategically about client needs by understanding their business and key risks
• Identify ways to maximize the relationship with clients and deliver added value
• Maintain high quality control by reviewing tax returns and other work done from other team members for accuracy and completeness; provide feedback to team members
• Monitor project timelines against targets, adjust where necessary; advise clients of project status and seek clarification on discrepancies where applicable
• Network and take a leadership role in the local professional, business, and community while raising awareness of MNP and looking for new business development opportunities
• Leverage team appropriately to ensure proper documentation is prepared for the client and procedures relating to the file are followed accordingly
• Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes
• Develop, coach, and train team members towards professional and personal development
• Conduct formal, written annual performance reviews
• Promote regular attendance, balanced lifestyle and high standard of team wellness
• Attend internal MNP courses to further develop accounting and assurance knowledge

Skills and Experience

• Completion of a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
• Completion of the In-Depth Tax Program
• 5 to 6 years of relevant work experience in public accounting and/or tax consulting
• Extensive knowledge of and experience working in Canadian Tax
• Solid understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles
• Experience preparing and reviewing domestic tax compliance and implementing of tax reorganizations
• Experience working with accounting and tax software such as Case ware, Profile, Quick books and Simply Accounting
• Strong computer literacy including effective working skills of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Some travel may be required

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!

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