Tax Supervisor - Private Company

RSM Canada LLP; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 73,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM Canada LLP in Calgary, AB, is seeking a dynamic Tax Supervisor to support our Private Company practice. You will advise business owners on tax opportunities and manage engagements across partnerships, corporations, and trusts in a hybrid work environment.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in public accounting with tax focus, a CPA or equivalent, and strong communication skills. CPA or Master’s in Taxation preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business
• 4+ years in public accounting with tax focus
• Proficient in partnerships, corporations, trusts and individuals
• Familiar with gift and estate taxation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Advise business owner clients on tax opportunities including succession and wealth transfer planning.
• Manage and oversee engagements for partnership, corporate, and trust entities.
• Collaborate with colleagues in specialty tax areas to grow client relationships.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to staff and supervisors.
• Drive growth opportunities with existing clients and prospects.
• Develop strong relationships with clients and professional advisors through service.

Skills

Public accounting

Taxation

Engagement management

Communication

Gift & estate tax

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business

CPA license or equivalent

Master’s in Taxation (preferred)

Job description

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM. RSM’s Private Company practice is looking for a dynamic Tax Supervisor to join our team. At RSM, our Private Company practice is rooted in strong relationships based on a deep understanding of what matters most to our clients.Our private company offering features a team of strategic advisors who focus exclusively on helping business owners and high net worth families strengthen their wealth and minimize tax. We serve single to multi-generational private businesses operating nationally and internationally, in all stages of the business cycle, as well as high net worth families and beyond with complex and diverse financial and tax requirements operating locally and internationally.

Responsibilities:

• Advise business owner clients on a full spectrum of business and tax opportunities, including succession planning, wealth transfer planning, and tax compliance
• Manage and oversee the engagement team focused on partnership, corporate, and trust entities. This includes the planning and execution of client tax engagements
• Anticipate client needs and collaborate with RSM colleagues in specialty tax areas as well as cross line of business to build client relationships and support growth
• Provide leadership, training and career mentorship to staff and supervisor level team members
• Drive and collaborate with senior leadership on growth opportunities with existing clients and prospects
• Develop and sustain strong relationships with clients and other professional advisors through a commitment to outstanding client service

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree - preferably in accounting or business-related field
• Minimum of 4 years of experience working in public accounting with an emphasis on taxation and/or private client taxation. Most recent years should include experience in managing client engagements.
• Proficient in entity (partnerships, corporations, trusts) and individual taxation
• Familiar with gift and estate taxation
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to work in a collaborative team and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA license or equivalent CPA in-depth course and/or Master’s in Taxation
• Experience with private client or business taxation with a desire to grow skills in the private client arena

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmcanada.com/careers/life-at-rsm/rewards-and-benefits.html. We believe flexibility and in-person connection both play an important role in how we work and grow. Most roles at RSM follow a hybrid workstyle, which means team members are aligned to an RSM office and come together in person when it best supports clients, teams, development or relationship-building. Some roles may be virtual or primarily on-site based on role requirements, team priorities and client needs.

RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the Canadian uniformed service; Canadian Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [e-mail].

Compensation Range:

Compensation Range: $73,000 - $126,400 Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

Why work at RSM? At RSM, we accomplish meaningful work and make an impact on the world around us. We work hard to fully understand our clients and work even harder to understand and identify your unique skills. We celebrate the differences among us and empower our talented professionals to grow forward, both personally and professionally. Our clients benefit from fresh insights and energy as we collaborate to support them, and our teams enjoy a work environment that inspires and empowers them to thrive.