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Job summary
A leading recruitment firm in Calgary, Alberta is seeking a qualified professional with extensive experience in public accounting and a strong focus on taxation. The ideal candidate will provide counsel to business owner clients, manage an engagement team, and foster client relationships. Candidates should possess a CPA license, a Bachelor's degree in accounting, and demonstrate leadership skills. This role offers opportunities for mentorship and professional growth in a client-centered environment.
Qualifications
Minimum of seven years of experience in public accounting with a focus on taxation.
Proficient in the taxation of entities, including partnerships and corporations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in the taxation of partnerships, corporations, trusts, estates, and individuals.
Excellent written and verbal communication; able to collaborate and multitask.
Responsibilities
Provide counsel regarding business and tax opportunities.
Manage and supervise the engagement team for client tax engagements.
Collaborate with colleagues in specialized tax areas.
Provide leadership, training, and mentorship to staff and supervisors.
Drive growth opportunities with existing and prospective clients.
Develop relationships with clients and professional advisors through excellent service.
Skills
Tax compliance
Client relationship management
Leadership
Communication skills
Tax knowledge
Education
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
CPA license or equivalent
Job description
Responsibilities
Provide counsel to business owner clients regarding a comprehensive range of business and tax opportunities, including succession planning, wealth transfer planning, and tax compliance.
Manage and supervise the engagement team that focuses on partnership, corporate, and trust entities. This includes the planning and execution of client tax engagements.
Anticipate client needs and collaborate with colleagues in specialized tax areas, as well as across various lines of business, to cultivate client relationships and foster growth.
Offer leadership, training, and career mentorship to staff and supervisor-level team members.
Drive and collaborate with senior leadership on identifying and pursuing growth opportunities with both existing clients and prospective clients.
Develop and maintain robust relationships with clients and other professional advisors through a commitment to exceptional client service.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related business field.
CPA license or its equivalent.
A minimum of seven years of experience in public accounting with a focus on taxation and/or private client taxation, including recent experience in managing client engagements.
Proficient in the taxation of entities, including partnerships, corporations, and trusts, as well as in estate and individual taxation.
Possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
Completion of CPA in-depth courses and/or a master’s degree in taxation.
Experience in taxation pertaining to private clients or businesses, coupled with a desire to enhance skills in the private client sector.