Senior Manager, US Tax

Socket.dev; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic Work Environment

Competitive Salary

Health Insurance / Extended Benefit

Vacation Days / Personal Care Time

Subsidized Underground Parking

Professional Development

Free On-site Gym

Job summary

Moodys Private Client LLP in Calgary, Alberta, Canada seeks a Senior Manager, US Tax to lead US federal and state tax compliance for corporate and partnership clients, including cross-border matters.

You will mentor staff, drive engagement planning and profitability, perform tax research, and interact with tax authorities as needed. A US CPA and 7+ years of US tax experience are required.

Qualifications

• US CPA designation is required.
• Minimum 7 years of US tax experience with strong knowledge of US federal corporate income tax law.
• Experience with US personal tax is considered an asset.
• Proven people management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrating understanding of US tax concepts for Corporate and Partnership federal and state tax compliance.
• Prepare and review US corporate tax returns (Forms 1120, 1120F, 1120-S, 1065, 5471, 5472, FBAR FinCen 114).
• Conduct federal and state tax research and draft technical memos.
• Interact with federal and state tax authorities to resolve audits and notices.
• Plan engagements with junior and senior staff and monitor budgets and billing.
• Mentor and coach team members toward development and performance.

Skills

US tax concepts

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

US CPA designation

Job description

The rapidly growing team at Moodys Private Client LLP seek to add a Senior Manager, US Tax to its accounting team in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The candidate will work with a team of accountants, lawyers and tax professionals. A confident individual who demonstrates initiative and motivation toward continuous improvement of self and firm processes, and who operates with a sense of urgency, and is looking to add value to their clients in a meaningful way is recommended for this position.

Primary Responsibilities

• Demonstrating an understanding of US tax concepts as they relate to Corporate and Partnership federal and state income tax compliance, including US income tax return review and preparation
• Preparation and review of US corporate tax returns for clients, including Forms 1120, 1120F, 1120-S, 1065, 5471, 5472, FBAR FinCen 114, and related schedules
• Conducting federal and state tax research, thoroughly analyzing US cross-border tax issues and drafting technical memos related to specific client matters
• Utilizing the Canada US Tax Treaty to determine filing positions for cross border clients
• Interacting with the federal and state tax authorities to assist clients in resolving tax audits, notices and issues
• Accountable for engagement planning with junior and senior staff members and scheduling as well as project profitability reports (i.e., budgets, WIP, timely billing)
• Maintain quality control and apply specialized knowledge to anticipate, identify and address issues relevant to the client’s business, financial entries and reports
• Mentor, motivate and coach team members towards professional and personal development by setting clear expectations, providing 360 feedback and conducting performance reviews

Skills And Experience

• US CPA designation
• Minimum 7 years of relevant US tax experience and strong technical knowledge of U.S. federal corporate income tax law
• Experience with US personal tax is considered an asset
• Proven people management, relationship building and leadership skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Results-oriented with a sense of urgency. Quick learner, self-starter and exudes a “can do” attitude
• Passion to learn and grow, and be an integral part of a high-performing team

This position offers the opportunity to work with a team of professionals whose expertise in accounting and tax issues for owner-managed businesses, individuals, trusts and partnerships, is second to none. Make an impact, see the positive results of your actions, and play an integral role in the firm’s success through your efforts.

Benefits

• Dynamic Work Environment
• Competitive Salary
• Health Insurance / Extended Benefit
• Vacation Days / Personal Care Time
• Subsidized Underground Parking
• Professional Development
• Free On-site Gym