Senior Tax Staff - Private Client Services - Winnipeg

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in Winnipeg seeks a Senior Tax Staff to advise high-net-worth clients on tax planning strategies. The role involves implementing tax strategies, liaising with clients, and reviewing tax returns. Candidates should have relevant tax experience, a CPA designation, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Defined contribution pension plan

Generous vacation policy

Paid personal days

Support and coaching from colleagues

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant tax experience or equivalent in business or industry.
• Completed or pursuing the In-Depth Tax Course.
• Proactive approach and commitment to teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Recommend and implement tax strategies that align with client objectives.
• Correspond with legal counsel and tax authorities on client issues.
• Review personal, corporate, and trust tax returns.

Skills

Tax strategy implementation

Client liaison

Research skills

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Organization and time management

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting or related field

Canadian CPA or CA designation

Job description

The opportunity

As a Senior Tax Staff, you will be part of our Private Client Services (PCS) practice. Your team will provide advice to high‑net‑worth business owners and individuals on domestic and cross‑border tax planning, estate, wealth transfer and post‑mortem planning, asset protection strategies, and philanthropic planning. Our PCS team works closely with family office services, acting as the tax advisor to family offices. This role is ideal for a dynamic, entrepreneurially motivated individual who wants a long‑term career advising high‑net‑worth clients.

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior Tax Staff, you’ll be responsible for recommending and implementing tax strategies that align with the client’s objectives, corresponding with legal counsel and tax authorities on client issues, assisting with reorganizations, researching compliance and planning issues, and reviewing personal, corporate and trust tax returns.

Skills and attributes for success

• Identify planning opportunities and prepare correspondence describing the income tax implications of implementing transactions
• Research client issues that arise from planning or compliance work using a variety of online sources
• Liaise with the client’s legal counsel
• Review personal, trust and corporate tax returns
• Liaise with Canada Revenue Agency and relevant provincial ministries on client issues
• Correspond with audit managers, staff and/or clients in answering clients’ specific personal, trust or corporate tax queries or matters that arise from compliance or planning work
• Prepare tax election forms
• Assist and manage the administration of personal and trust tax compliance seasons

To qualify for the role you must have

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting and/or another appropriate academic major
• 3–5 years of relevant tax experience or equivalent experience in business or industry
• A Canadian CPA or CA designation, or a reciprocal designation recognized with the CICA
• Completed or be working toward the In‑Depth Tax Course (or equivalent)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent organization and time‑management skills

Ideally, you’ll also have

• A proactive approach, a high level of commitment, and a motivated, driven team player

What we look for

We’re interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. We’re looking for people who have a genuine passion for tax and for the future of tax, and who are inspired to help the world’s leading multinational organizations meet complex tax obligations worldwide. If you have the confidence to speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses globally, this role is for you.

What we offer

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture. It includes a competitive compensation package based on performance, comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a generous vacation policy and paid personal days, statutory holidays, and other benefits that support your financial, physical and social well‑being.

• Support and coaching from engaging colleagues across the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

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