Senior Manager, U.S. Corporate Tax

MNP; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

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Job summary

MNP, a leading Canadian national accounting and advisory firm, seeks a Senior Manager to lead U.S. corporate tax engagements for cross-border clients from Canada. You will deliver strategic tax planning, compliance guidance, and client-focused solutions while coordinating with engagement teams.

The role requires 7–8 years in public accounting or tax consulting, CPA designation, and deep knowledge of U.S. tax. Travel flexibility and strong leadership are essential to success at this dynamic firm.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required or in progress.
• 7–8 years of relevant public accounting or tax consulting experience.
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. Corporate Tax.
• Experience with U.S. tax compliance and reorganizations.
• Strong understanding of business, accounting and practice development.
• Knowledge of transfer pricing concepts.
• Proven people management and leadership skills.
• Strategic planning and conceptual thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple client-facing engagement teams on U.S. corporate tax engagements.
• Deliver tax planning opportunities, minimization strategies, and compliance guidance.
• Advise on optimal U.S. corporate structures for tax purposes; assist with capitalization and financing decisions.
• Perform diligence or modeling for potential cross-border acquisitions.
• Review U.S. federal and multi-state returns for corporate and partnership entities.
• Manage client portfolios, nurture relationships and grow accounts.
• Oversee engagement planning, scheduling and project financials.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Strategic planning

Relationship building

Communication

Education

CPA designation

Master’s in U.S. taxation or law

Bar admission (asset)

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 U.S. Corporate 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 deliver innovative, strategic plans that address clients’ cross-border needs and minimize tax liability.

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 U.S. 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 client interactions, reports, technical work, management presentations, and high-quality deliverables
• Assist organizations in determining the most effective US corporate structure from a tax perspective; as well as assisting clients in choosing effective methods of capitalization and financing
• Perform due diligence or modeling with respect to potential acquisitions by Canadian entities of US subsidiaries, partnerships or business operations
• Review domestic/international federal and multi-state corporate/partnership information returns
• Manage a portfolio of clients while understanding their business, key risks and ways to deliver added value; ensuring their needs are met and that relationships and accounts grow and develop
• 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 and apply specialized knowledge to anticipate, identify and address issues relevant to the client’s business, financial entries and reports
• 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, or working towards, a master’s degree in U.S. taxation or law or Member of the Bar is considered an asset
• 7 to 8 years of relevant public accounting or tax consulting experience
• Extensive working knowledge of U.S. Corporate Tax
• Experience preparing and reviewing U.S. tax compliance and implementing of tax reorganizations
• Strong understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles
• Working knowledge of transfer pricing tax concepts
• Proven people management, relationship building 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!

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!