Senior Tax Advisor

Banque Nationale du Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Tax Advisor to provide expert tax consulting services without managing client tax returns. This role involves collaborating with a client advisory team to deliver high-quality tax support, conducting complex tax analyses, and guiding clients through their tax issues. The position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that values inclusivity and employee well-being. If you have extensive experience in taxation and a passion for helping clients navigate their tax needs, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health and wellness program

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Preferential banking services

Opportunities for community involvement

Virtual sleep clinic

Qualifications

• 15 years of relevant work experience in taxation.
• In-depth knowledge of tax rules for corporations, trusts, and individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality tax support to Investment Advisors and clients.
• Perform complex tax analyses and manage multiple files with tight deadlines.

Skills

Communication

Diversity & Inclusion

Empathy

Initiative

Learning Agility

Resiliency

Teamwork

Education

CPA, lawyer, notary, or equivalent

Master's degree in taxation

ICCA in-depth tax course

Job description

*** Please note that this position can be held from different cities in Quebec including Montreal and Quebec ***

A career as a Senior Tax Advisor at National Bank Financial (NBF) primarily involves supporting NBF clients and Investment Advisors (IA) in their tax needs by providing them with general or specific information. In other words, a rare 100% consulting position, without the management of clients' tax returns! The sector's mission is to offer high-quality expertise and services in the areas of taxation, retirement and estate.

Your job

• Become one of the tax references of the client advisory team of one of the largest asset management firms in Quebec!
• Collaborate with your colleagues to provide high-quality tax support to IA and other stakeholders.
• Perform complex tax analyses, guide IA and their clients in resolving their tax issues/issues and refer them to external experts as needed.
• Participate in meetings with NBF clients and/or the client's external advisors.
• Manage multiple complex files with tight deadlines in an ever-changing environment.
• Draft and update various tax-related documents (e.g., budget summaries) to support colleagues on the advisory team, IA and their clients.
• Be a team player, maintain relationships with many internal stakeholders and collaborate as a consultant.
• Understand business issues but above all participate in the development of practical and adapted solutions.
• If necessary, provide in-house tax training.
• Ensure the management of corporate risks in the context of files.

Prerequisites

• Professional designation (CPA, lawyer, notary, other)
• Master's degree or postgraduate diploma in taxation or have successfully completed the ICCA in-depth tax course
• In-depth knowledge of the many tax rules for corporations, trusts, estates and individuals
• 15 years of relevant work experience
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate complex tax concepts in a simple, comprehensive and practical manner

Assets

• Knowledge in international and/or US taxes
• Knowledge of wealth management, financial products, pensions, retirement and estates
• Common law
• TEP Title

Languages:

Reason to require this language: you will need to serve clients who speak a language other than French regularly.

Skills

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Communication Diversity & Inclusion Empathy Initiative Learning Agility Resiliency Teamwork

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family.

• Health and wellness program, including many options
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Preferential banking services
• Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
• Virtual sleep clinic

These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.

We're putting people first

We're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees.

We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

Come live your ambitions with us!

Why work at National Bank?

For an environment that supports your career path

There are many varied opportunities for you to progress and develop, and move ahead in your career. This includes on-the-job learning and training, co-development and pairing with other employees, professional support and mentoring, internal career days or discussion forums with our leaders.

For an inclusive and diverse environment

We foster inclusion in an environment where each person’s unique qualities, whether visible or invisible, are celebrated and valued. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?