Senior Manager, US Tax - Part Time

Moodys Private Client Law LLP; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part 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 Law LLP in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, seeks a Part Time Senior Manager, US Tax to join its accounting team. The candidate will collaborate with accountants, lawyers and tax professionals, showing initiative and a drive for improving firm processes with urgency and value for clients.

Key responsibilities include US federal and state tax return preparation/review, cross-border tax analysis, and coordinating engagement planning with junior and senior staff, including budgeting

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of US tax experience with strong knowledge of US federal corporate income tax.
• CPA designation required.
• Leadership and mentoring skills for a high-performing team.
• Willingness to commit to 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of US tax concepts related to corporate and partnership income tax compliance.
• Prepare and review US corporate tax returns (Forms 1120, 1120F, 1120-S, 1065, 5471, 5472, FBAR) and related schedules.
• Conduct federal and state tax research and draft technical memos on cross-border issues.
• Apply US-Canada Tax Treaty to determine filing positions for cross-border clients.
• Interact with federal/state tax authorities to resolve audits and notices.
• Engage planning with junior/senior staff and manage budgets, WIP and timely billing.
• Maintain quality control and address client business reporting and entries.
• Mentor and coach team members with clear feedback and performance reviews.

Skills

US CPA designation

US tax expertise

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Job description

The rapidly growing team at Moodys Private Client LLP seek to add a Part Time, 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
• 3 days per week

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