Tax Manager, Global Mobility Services

KPMG LLP Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major professional services firm in Ottawa is seeking a skilled tax consultant to lead client engagements in personal Canadian and US tax compliance. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of cross-border tax issues. They will manage a variety of clients, offering advisory services while mentoring junior staff in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in public accounting specializing in personal Canadian and US tax.
• Strong time-management abilities and self-motivation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements of various sizes.
• Manage all aspects of international assignments.
• Oversee tax compliance management for Canadian and US personal tax.

Skills

Tax compliance management

Cross-border tax expertise

Strong communication skills

Self-motivation

Time-management abilities

Excellent client service skills

Education

5+ years in public accounting firm

Accounting designation (asset)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

Working with the Tax Managers and Partners, the successful candidate will provide compliance and advisory-related tax services. You will be responsible for overseeing a variety of clients, developing relationships with clients and team members, providing cross-border personal tax and mobility expertise, looking for ways to constantly innovate and improve, and helping to grow our practice as we expand into new client opportunities and service offerings.

What you will do

• Leading client engagements of various sizes;
• International assignment program management - manage all aspects of a client engagement;
• Tax compliance management - Canadian and US personal tax- tax returns, tax projections, tax equalizations, tax briefings with assignees, cross-border (shadow) payroll;
• Advising on various mobility issues such as related to business travelers and cross-border remote work arrangements;
• Reviewing the work of others;
• Providing ongoing support and mentoring for the professional development of staff;
• Working with other team members on global clients and proposals, as well as smaller Enterprise clients, with the ability to work with professionals in many different offices across Ontario and Atlantic.

What you bring to the role

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a public accounting firm specializing in personal Canadian and US tax and/orexpertise in cross-border Canada-US payroll matters;
• Strong time-management abilities and self-motivation;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills allowing effective interaction with staff and clients;
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• Enthusiasm and a positive attitude, with a desire to learn;
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment;
• Excellent client service skills, with the ability to understand the clients' businesses;
• Ability and interest in developing new markets and in working in a growing business environment;
• Excellent computer skills – Excel experience is required;
• Enrollment in an accounting designation a definite asset but it is not required.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.