Tax Director

Imagine Recruitment & Advisory; Toronto; On-site; CAD 248,036 - 275,596; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Toronto is seeking a Director, Tax to lead the tax team. Responsibilities include managing tax compliance and filings, mentoring team members, and developing client relationships. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in public accounting or tax consulting and a deep understanding of Canadian tax. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $180,000 to $200,000 per year with additional bonuses and commissions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate client business processes and advise on tax policy changes.
• Apply specialized knowledge to identify tax issues relevant to clients.
• Provide technical and project management leadership for Domestic Tax projects.
• Support client personnel regarding tax entries and general ledger accounts.
• Develop strategies for clients to capitalize on tax opportunities.
• Prepare GAAP and Statutory income tax provisions.
• Liaise with Canada Revenue Agency on client issues.
• Build relationships with clients and support engagements.
• Network in the local business community for business development.
• Mentor and coach team members for professional development.
• Engage in training staff for professional growth.
• Manage complex projects associated with tax records.
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses for Tax Partners and Assurance Managers.

Skills

Completion of the in‑depth Tax Program and other specialist development courses

10+ years of relevant public accounting or tax consulting experience

Extensive working knowledge of Canadian Tax

Strong understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles

Proven people management, relationship and leadership skills

Strong strategic planning and conceptual thinking skills

Highly proficient in Microsoft Office with an emphasis in Excel

Job description

Salary

Imagine Recruitment & Advisory provided pay range

This range is provided by Imagine Recruitment & Advisory. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base Pay Range

$180,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Additional Compensation Types

Annual Bonus and Commission

Overview

We are currently seeking a Director, Tax to lead the tax team at a growing accounting firm. As a Director, Tax - you will be responsible for various components of preparation of Canadian federal & provincial income tax compliance in addition to Canadian tax filings and tax planning. The Director, Tax will assist with other tasks such as team management, investigation complex tax issues and finding creative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate client business processes and policies, advise on tax policy and changes to meet market needs, and develop proactive tax strategies to make business opportunities effective.
• Apply specialized knowledge to anticipate, identify, and address tax issues relevant to the client’s business.
• Provide both technical and project management leadership to team members for Domestic Tax projects or assignments, and ensure quality control standards are in place.
• Provide support to client personnel regarding tax entries and reconciliation of tax related general ledger accounts.
• Identify, as well as develop and implement strategies for clients to capitalize on business and tax opportunities. This includes preparing and reviewing tax reorganizations, and reviewing corporate, trust and estate tax returns.
• Preparing GAAP and Statutory income tax provisions.
• Liaise with Canada Revenue Agency and relevant provincial ministries on client issues.
• Build positive working relationships with clients and provide effective support for engagements.
• Network in the local business community, consider business development opportunities and contribute to the preparation and delivery of competitive proposals to meet client needs.
• Mentor, motivate and coach team members towards professional and personal development by setting clear expectations, providing feedback and conducting performance reviews.
• Engage in training staff and invest in the professional development of your team.
• Working with the fixed asset system and with the investment department tax reporting.
• Responsible for complex projects associated with the maintenance of tax records.
• Ad‑hoc analyses in support of Tax Partners, Assurance Partners, and Assurance Managers.

Skills and Experiences

• Completion of the in‑depth Tax Program and other specialist development courses
• 10+ years of relevant public accounting or tax consulting experience
• Extensive working knowledge of Canadian Tax
• Strong understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles
• Proven people management, relationship and leadership skills
• Strong strategic planning and conceptual thinking skills
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office with an emphasis in Excel using pivot tables and v‑lookups

Seniority Level

Executive

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Accounting and Professional Services