Tax Consultant - 12 Month Contract

Raymond James Financial; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Raymond James Financial seeks a Tax Consultant for a 12-month contract. This role includes providing tax consulting expertise for Canadian and U.S. resident clients, supporting advisors in wealth management. The successful candidate will have a strong background in tax strategy and will enhance the client experience with thorough knowledge of tax compliance.

Benefits

Flexible workstyles

Health Benefits

RRSP Matching Program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Volunteer Days

Discretionary Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5 years of public practice experience in Canadian personal and US personal tax.
• Knowledge of Canadian tax planning strategies for High Net Worth clients.
• Experience in cross-border tax issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax consulting services for personal, corporate, trust, and estate clients.
• Deliver comprehensive planning solutions in collaboration with financial advisors.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax laws and regulations.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance or related field

Accounting designation (CPA, CA, CGA, CMA)

Completion of the CICA In-Depth Tax Course or Masters in Taxation

Tools

IRS withholding tax forms

Job description

Job Description - Tax Consultant - 12 Month Contract (2500379)

At Raymond James,wedevelop,wecollaborate,wedecide,wedeliver, andweimprove together.

Raymond James Ltd. is Canada’s leading independent investment dealers offering high quality investment products and services to Canadians seeking customized solutions to their wealth management needs.

Tax Consultant

How does the role impact the organization?

This is a full-time temporary position of at least a year with the possibility of converting to a permanent position. Reporting to the VP, Tax Consulting & Financial Planning, you will provide responsive and effective tax consulting expertise as ongoing support to our Private Client Group financial advisors and their clients at Raymond James Ltd. and Raymond James (USA) Ltd. The position offers the opportunity to become a key resource in one of Canada’s largest markets, joining an established team of wealth management professionals located across the country.

The successful candidate will provide tax guidance and planning solutions for our financial advisors with respect to their Canadian and U.S. resident clients. The candidate must have knowledge of common Canadian planning strategies for High Net Worth (HNW) clients such as trust planning, business succession, estate freezes, insurance, IPPs, holding companies, and charitable gift planning. Expertise in cross-border tax issues is desired, such as US citizenship, US residency, US estate tax, US gift tax, immigration, emigration, and tax planning with US retirement plans.The role supports the business development of our Canadian and cross-border investment services by enhancing the client experience through an understanding of the tax and compliance complexities faced by HNW and cross-border taxpayers.

What is the position responsible for?

• In conjunction with our financial advisors, deliver tax consulting services for personal, corporate, trust, and estate clients of Raymond James and its affiliated companies in Canada and the US through client meetings and written analysis;
• Partner effectively with our investment advisory teams, trust company division trust officers, charitable foundation, insurance agents, tax preparation services, and financial planners to offer comprehensive planning solutions to our clients;
• Respond to daily income tax planning questions in a concise and timely manner using current and suitable sources for research;
• Assist with authoring client releasable educational materials related to Canadian and cross-border tax planning via articles and presentations;
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the Income Tax Act, the Internal Revenue Code, and international income tax conventions;
• Provide outstanding client service to our financial advisors and their clients by enhancing the client experience;
• Support our financial planners with respect to technical tax inquiries and reviews of HNW and cross-border financial plans;
• Review advisor-prepared marketing materials with tax content for accuracy and clarity;
• Liaise with outside tax and legal professionals to assist with tax strategy implementation; and
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

What can you expect from us?

Our most important investment is in people, Raymond James Ltd offersflexible workstyles, a competitive compensation and benefits package. Our benefits range from Health Benefits, RRSP Matching Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, Volunteer Days, Discretionary Bonuses, Tuition Reimbursement and many more! We also support internal promotion and community involvement.

What do we expect from you?

• Accounting designation required (CPA, CA, CGA, CMA) with at least 5 years of public practice experience in Canadian personal, US personal, corporate, trust, and estate tax preparation and planning;
• Completion of the CICA In-Depth Tax Course or Masters in Taxation;
• Able to build relationships through respect and authenticity, and to collaborate with a diverse network of clients, prospects and business partners;
• Exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills to identify and resolve diverse, complex, and ambiguous issues in a timely and practical manner;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with other professionals to create exceptional client experiences and solutions;
• Established professional values including sound judgment, discretion, and integrity;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance or related field, or an equivalent combination of experience and education;
• Familiarity with IRS withholding tax forms, US and Canadian withholding tax on entitlements, and US retirement plan rules would be an asset;
• If converted to full-time, the successful recruit will be required to complete the US Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor designation (CRPC) or equivalent US planning designation within a reasonable time frame; and

How to differentiate yourself from others:

• US CPA designation, and/or
• Bilingual (French and English) skills would be assets.

We encourage our associates at all levels to:

• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

At Raymond James – we honor, value, respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic self, our organization, clients and communities thrive, it is part of our people-first culture. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.

Here at Raymond James we demonstrate our commitment to ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates. To request accommodations, candidates are instructed to contact Human Resources via email at [e-mail]. By reaching out to this email address, candidates can communicate their specific requirements and discuss the necessary accommodations they may need to participate fully in the recruitment process.

Salary Range: BC (based on Education, Work Experience, etc) $115,000-130,000 in addition to competitive performance bonuses/incentives.

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Raymond James Ltd. is a member of the Investment IndustryRegulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) and of the Canadian Investor ProtectionFund (CIPF). Customers’ accounts are protected by the Canadian Investor ProtectionFund within specified limits. A brochure describing the nature and limits ofcoverage is available upon request or at . 3Macs, MacDougall,MacDougall & MacTier and Raymond James Correspondent Services are divisions ofRaymond James Ltd. Raymond James Ltd. is an integrated financial services firm. Itssubsidiaries, Raymond James Investment Counsel Ltd., Raymond James FinancialPlanning Ltd., Raymond James Trust (Canada) and Raymond James Trust (Québec) Ltd.are not members of the IIROC or the CIPF. Please consult each subsidiary’s webpagesfor applicable corporate, regulatory or membership information.www.cipf.ca