Senior Tax Accountant - Advisory & Impact Leader

MNP; Kincardine; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group pension with 4% match

Vacation time

4 paid personal days

Job summary

MNP is seeking a Senior Accountant in Tax to join our Canadian team. You’ll deliver customized tax strategies within a complex regulatory framework, advising clients on compliance, reporting, risk minimization and value creation.

The role supports engagement leadership and cross‑functional collaboration across client sectors. Based in several Canada locations, including Kincardine, you’ll work with a team that emphasizes entrepreneurial spirit, professional development and client service

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting or finance major is preferred).
• Completion of, or working towards, a CPA designation; completion of CFE examination and working towards relevant practical experience requirements will also be considered
• 2 to 4 years of relevant public accounting or tax experience
• Working knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act
• Experience in and/or understanding of Agriculture business is considered an asset
• Experience working with accounting and tax software

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the completion of tax reorganizations such as capital dividend elections, section 85 rollovers, purifications, and corporation reorganization engagements including preparing corresponding tax elections
• Set up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses
• Evaluate existing business processes and policies and advise on policy and tax changes; developing proactive tax strategies that make effective use of business opportunities and ensure businesses are run effectively
• Identify issues and errors, investigate discrepancies, and discuss with managers or engagement partners to develop resolutions
• Correspond with clients and various government agencies to address client tax compliance issues
• Prepare correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations outlining engagement findings, facts and highlights
• Lead engagement teams, developing effective relationships with clients while coaching and mentoring junior team members
• Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes
• Participate in business development initiatives and identify new business opportunities
• Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary

Skills

Tax knowledge

CPA candidate

Agriculture tax

Accounting software

Education

Bachelor in Commerce/Business (accounting/finance preferred)

CPA designation (in progress or completed)

Tools

Accounting and tax software

Job description

MNP is seeking a Senior Accountant in Tax to join our Canadian team. You’ll deliver customized tax strategies within a complex regulatory framework, advising clients on compliance, reporting, risk minimization and value creation.

The role supports engagement leadership and cross‑functional collaboration across client sectors. Based in several Canada locations, including Kincardine, you’ll work with a team that emphasizes entrepreneurial spirit, professional development and client service