Tax Manager

Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated tax professional to join their dynamic team in Ottawa. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment, focusing on client service and tax compliance. You will be responsible for reviewing tax filings, providing tax planning services, and mentoring junior staff. The firm values work/life balance and fosters professional growth, making it an ideal place for those looking to advance their tax career. If you are passionate about tax and eager to make a difference in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of public accounting experience with a tax specialty.
• Professional designation and completion of CICA tax course preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review tax filings and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Offer tax planning services and research tax issues.
• Manage and mentor staff in the tax group.

Skills

Client-focused service

Tax planning

Research and analysis

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Work ethic

Education

Professional designation in tax

Completion of CICA In-depth tax course

Tools

Caseware

Taxprep

Job description

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Baker Tilly Ottawa LLP is looking for an experienced, motivated, and client driven individual to join our tax services team. We are seeking a candidate to assist us in providing excellent client service, ensuring all aspects of our client’s tax compliance needs are met, providing clients with tax planning opportunities and researching and resolving complex tax related issues. Our tax group offers an outstanding environment to continue to develop your tax career by providing exciting opportunities while working in a collaborative and supportive group. Our firm values work/life balance and puts an emphasis on developing our people.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Review the tax filings (including T1, T2, T3 and T5013 returns) prepared by staff to ensure all tax related matters have been adequately addressed.
• Offer tax planning services to clients.
• Research tax issues and prepare memoranda.
• Participate in special engagements.
• Enhancing existing and developing new community relationships and networks.
• Manage staff in the tax group and provide daily guidance, coaching and developing their tax knowledge.
• Supporting and mentoring firm staff in respect of tax matters.
• Preparing and presenting technical sessions for staff.

A successful candidate will have:

• 3 – 5 years plus of progressive public accounting experience with a tax specialty and a professional designation.
• Successful completion or in the process of completing the CICA In-depth tax course.
• Sound technical knowledge of Canadian tax related issues.
• The ability to provide value-added service to our clients.
• Good technical knowledge of GAAP requirements for tax provisions.
• Computer skills including Caseware and Taxprep.
• Strong understanding of a client-focused environment including related deadlines and the ability to work to meet those deadlines.
• Sound judgment regarding confidential and sensitive matters.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong work ethic and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Application Information:

We offer a competitive remuneration package based on experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume to [e-mail].

Baker Tilly Ottawa LLP is a diverse and equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Upon request, we will accommodate accessibility needs throughout the recruitment and selection process, and for our staff, as applicable.

All resume information is received in confidence. While we appreciate all applications received, we can only contact directly those candidates selected for an interview.