Tax Manager

Venture Tax Services Inc; Red Deer; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A bookkeeping and tax office in Red Deer is seeking a permanent, full-time leader to mentor their team and manage tax responsibilities. The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of experience in corporate tax preparation, strong knowledge of Canadian tax rules, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a hybrid work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Salary and vacation aligned with experience

Health and wellness spending account

Professional development opportunities

Open, casual, and respectful office culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years in corporate tax preparation and filing.
• Experience within the financial services industry.
• Exposure to a variety of client industries.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and coach a small team with honest, timely feedback.
• Prioritize multiple tax filing requirements.
• Stay current with legislative and regulatory tax changes.

Skills

Strong understanding of Canadian tax rules

Accounting and bookkeeping proficiency

Strong analytical and research abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational and prioritization skills

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Education

Certificates / diplomas in personal and corporate tax programs

Certificates / diplomas in bookkeeping and payroll

Bachelor’s degree (nice to have)

Second language (nice to have)

Tools

ProFile Tax Suite

QuickBooks ProTax

Sage (Online & Desktop)

QuickBooks (Online & Desktop)

Job description

Job Description

We’re looking for a permanent, full-time leader to join our small, independent bookkeeping and tax office—where your career experience, life experience, and yes, even a bit of personality all matter.

The ideal candidate shares our passion for helping clients modernize their financial records while navigating the complexities of small business taxation.

How we define success : By committing to our long-standing legacy of delighting customers through the right mix of rolling up our sleeves and sharing our knowledge.

Workload

From February to April, we prioritize our individual clients, which means above-average hours. From May to January, our attention shifts to supporting Sole Proprietors and Incorporated clients, and we embrace a hybrid schedule with reduced hours and remote work.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership

• Mentor and coach a small team with honest, timely feedback
• Support ongoing training and development
• Participate in recruiting junior staff
• Lead the review process for T1 returns
• Collaborate with the leadership team on business strategy

Workload

• Prioritize multiple tax filing requirements
• Work effectively with other business units
• Facilitate preparation, review, and submission of T2 returns
• Maintain strong control procedures across all areas of the tax unit
• Stay current with legislative and regulatory tax changes

Competencies

• Strong understanding of Canadian tax rules (Individuals, Sole Proprietors, Corporate)
• Accounting and bookkeeping proficiency
• Strong analytical and research abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Education

• Certificates / diplomas in personal and corporate tax programs
• Certificates / diplomas in bookkeeping and payroll
• Nice to have (but not required) : bachelor’s degree, second language

Experience

• 3+ years in corporate tax preparation and filing
• Experience within the financial services industry
• Exposure to a variety of client industries
• Leadership experience guiding and mentoring junior staff
• Experience analyzing client financial statements
• Ability to communicate with clients on potentially sensitive topics

Software

• ProFile Tax Suite
• QuickBooks ProTax
• Sage (Online & Desktop)
• QuickBooks (Online & Desktop)

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary and vacation aligned with experience
• Health and wellness spending account
• Professional development opportunities
• Hybrid work environment (May–January)
• Open, casual, and respectful office culture