Tax Manager

Hendry Warren LLP; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendry Warren LLP is seeking a dynamic Tax Manager to join their team in Ottawa. The role involves managing client tax compliance, supervising staff, and providing strategic tax planning and consulting. Ideal candidates will have a CPA designation and a passion for public accounting. This opportunity promotes professional growth and development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in corporate tax research, consulting, and compliance.
• Strong focus on tax planning.
• Passion for working in public accounting.

Responsibilities

• Manage tax compliance needs and oversee complex tax returns.
• Supervise and mentor staff, ensuring quality standards.
• Advise on income tax minimization strategies.

Skills

Tax Planning

Public Accounting

Analytical Skills

Communication

Project Management

Education

CPA designation

Completion of CPA In-depth Tax Course

Job description

We are searching for dynamic professionals who can join our Tax team in the capacity of Manager.

If you are looking for professional growth and future advancement opportunities on a dynamic and growing team, we would love to meet you!

At Hendry Warren, we are dedicated to assisting entrepreneurs in optimizing their income tax strategies and enhancing their financial outcomes. As trusted tax advisors, we play a pivotal role in helping business owners harness tax-saving opportunities, navigate complex regulations, and tailor solutions that align with their businesses and personal goals. In addition to learning from experienced professionals, members of the income tax group will be mentored by partners in the tax group that teach CPA Canada income tax courses.

Our ideal candidate is an experienced CPA with a desire to work with entrepreneurial businesses. You enjoy public accounting and being a lead member of an engagement team. You have shown that you can work well in a team environment and can establish and maintain strong relationships with both clients and colleagues. You have excellent written and verbal communication skills and are committed to continuous learning.

As a Tax Manager, you will:

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  Work closely with other members of our team on managing the tax compliance needs of our clients, overseeing complex tax returns and tax provision engagements;
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  Supervise and mentor staff, including the review of tax files to ensure our standard of quality and accuracy are met;
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  Advise on planning opportunities, income tax minimization strategies and compliance issues;
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  Conduct and document tax research;
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  Lead tax engagement teams in serving the tax needs of clients;
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  Enhance technical skills by remaining up to date on trends, new legislative developments and tax authority decisions, and apply them to complex situations relevant to our clients;
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  Identify opportunities for providing tax planning and other special services and contribute to thought leadership materials;
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  Prepare tax memorandums;
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  Interpret and apply tax legislation;
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  Manage multiple engagements concurrently with sound project management principles;
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  Maintain and develop meaningful relationships with assigned clients;
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  Participate on committees in developing and implementing firm management policies and professional standards;
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  Provide value added consulting solutions to our clients on current business and financial matters;
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  Conduct pre-engagement work planning with the engagement team;
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  Conduct internal and/or external presentations and training related to area of expertise; and
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  Coach staff members and conduct performance evaluations.

Qualifications and Keys to Success:

• Professional accounting designation (CPA);
• A minimum of five years’ experience in corporate tax research, consulting and compliance in a professional services firm;
• Completion of the CPA In-depth Tax Course, Parts I,II and III; (experience would be considered where candidate has begun, but not completed In-depth.)
• Strong focus on tax planning;

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  Superior verbal and written communication and analytical skills;
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  Strong commitment to providing feedback and development opportunities to junior staff;
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  Superior organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects;

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  Strong ability to supervise multiple jobs, based on proficiency of managing staff and demonstration of effective utilization;
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  Experienced with engagement problem diagnosis, solution development, client communications, decision making, documentation, managing client expectations and team leadership;
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  Passion and enthusiasm to work in public accounting.

Application Instructions:

We sincerely thank all candidates for their interest, however, please note that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. This position is for an existing vacancy.

Hendry Warren LLP is an equal opportunity employer who strives to ensure that its hiring process meets the needs of all persons with disabilities. As such, Hendry Warren LLP will provide reasonable accommodation for any applicant, as requested during the hiring process.