Senior Manager, US Tax – Part Time

Moodys Private Client Law LLP; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Moodys Private Client Law LLP in Calgary, Alberta, seeks a Part Time, Senior Manager, US Tax to join the accounting team. You will lead US federal and state tax compliance efforts for corporate and partnership clients, review returns and coordinate with clients across borders.

The role emphasizes initiative, mentorship of junior staff, timely billing, and delivering value to clients while maintaining high quality tax work and firm processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of US tax experience with strong knowledge of US federal corporate income tax law.
• Experience with US personal tax is a plus.
• Proven leadership and client-relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand US tax concepts for corporate and partnership tax compliance.
• Prepare and review US corporate tax returns (Forms 1120, 1120F, 1120-S, 1065, 5471, 5472, FBAR 114).
• Conduct federal and state tax research and draft technical memos.
• Apply Canada–US Tax Treaty for cross-border clients.
• Interact with federal/state tax authorities on audits and notices.
• Engage in engagement planning, budgeting, WIP and billing.
• Maintain quality control over client entries and reports.
• Coach and develop team members.

Skills

US tax knowledge

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

• 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.