Tax Manager

Simply Talent; Toronto; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation

Job summary

Simply Talent partners with a well‑respected multi‑disciplinary accounting firm in North York to recruit a Tax Manager. You will lead a staff team servicing existing clients while driving growth through business development and special tax projects.

Ideal candidates hold a CPA designation with a university degree, and have 4+ years in public practice, strong technical tax knowledge, and excellent communication skills. The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• University degree required or near completion of related program.
• In-Depth Tax or Master of Taxation preferred.
• CPA designation required or in progress.
• Minimum four years in a public accounting firm.
• Strong technical tax knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to lead and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Review corporate, personal and trust tax returns and tax elections.
• Assist in development and implementation of tax planning strategies.
• Research tax issues and prepare memoranda.
• Identify tax planning opportunities including reorganisations and estate plans.
• Support senior staff in corporate tax initiatives.
• Stay current with tax codes and regulations to inform clients.
• Coordinate with staff to meet deliverables on time and budget.
• Engage with tax authorities to explain positions and calculations.
• Update senior management on progress and adjust timelines as needed.
• Promote firm services and participate in business development.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Leadership

Client service

Education

University degree

In-Depth Tax program or Masters of Taxation

CPA designation

Tools

Caseware/Caseview

Taxprep

Taxnet Pro

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, a well respected multi-disciplinary accounting firm in North York, is actively searching for a Tax Manager to join their growing team. You will work with a team of staff in servicing their existing client list, while helping to drive the growth of the firm through business development and special tax projects.

Key Responsibilities could include:

• Review corporate, personal and trust tax returns, tax forms and various tax elections
• Assist in the development and implementation of tax planning strategies for various clients
• Research various tax issues for tax planning and compliance and prepare concise and conclusive research memoranda
• Identify and implement tax planning opportunities, including tax reorganisations, estate plans, and post mortem tax planning
• Assist senior staff members in all aspects of corporate tax initiatives
• Maintain a current and high level of familiarity and understanding of tax codes, regulations, and other technical information
• Utilise staff to meet client deliverables in a timely manner and on budget
• Engage in discussions and correspondence with various tax authorities to explain positions taken by clients and to determine reasons for assessed amounts
• Keep senior managers/partners apprised of the progress of assigned tasks; focus on moving files/engagements forward and managing within time budgets
• Present on specific tax topics internally and externally
• Provide guidance and support the development of junior members of the tax team
• Participate in firm promotion events to increase awareness of the firm and its services in the marketplace

Qualifications:

• University degree
• Completion or near completion of In-Depth Tax program OR completed a Masters of Taxation program
• CPA Designation
• At least four years’ practical experience in a public accounting firm
• Exceptional technical skills
• Keen attention to detail along with an ability to focus on the overall concepts
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a commitment to providing excellent client service
• Strong interpersonal skills with a willingness to learn
• Demonstrated leadership, organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Contributes positively to a team environment, but able to work independently when required

Computer Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Caseware/Caseview
• Strong knowledge of tax applications including Taxprep, Taxnet Pro, Tax Find, etc.
• Microsoft Office Applications - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook

Why you should work for us:

• Competitive salary range from $115k-$145k based on experience, health benefits and vacation