Toronto- Japanese speaking - Manager Tax - People Advisory Services, Mobility

EY; Toronto; On-site; CAD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical, prescription drug & dental

Defined contribution pension

Generous vacation policy

Firm paid days

Learning opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

EY in Toronto, Ontario, is seeking a Toronto-based Manager Tax – Mobility (Expat Tax) to lead cross-border personal income tax services for global assignments. You will support immigration, payroll, and global mobility advisory, in a role that blends tax technical work with client service.

You will interface with global teams, review Canadian/US returns, and guide junior staff in tax planning and delivery. The role offers a dynamic, growth-focused environment within EY's People Advisory Services.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree (accounting/finance or related field).
• Excellent knowledge of current automated tax processing systems and tax laws in a technical specialization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Interface with clients and colleagues worldwide by phone, virtual meetings, and in person.
• Analyze client tax data to determine Canadian and US filing positions and provide tax planning advice.
• Review US and Canadian personal income tax returns.
• Manage client accounts with budgets, resources, invoicing and revenue recognition while monitoring metrics.
• Mentor junior colleagues on tax technical and performance management skills.
• Foster a flexible, stable, team-oriented culture and personal development.
• Conduct tax research to support compliance and advisory deliverables.
• Leverage technology to maximize productivity.
• Address client needs in mobility with integrated mobility solutions.

Skills

Tax expertise (US & Canada)

Excel proficiency

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Toronto- Japanese speaking - Manager Tax - People Advisory Services, Mobility

Location: Toronto

Other locations: Primary Location Only

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Toronto- Japanese speaking - Manager Tax – People Advisory Services, Mobility

The opportunity

Managing global workforces is increasingly complex. Our People Advisory Services (PAS) practice provides high-quality compliance and advisory solutions to help our clients drive organizational success through human capital. Our practice is one of the world's largest and has talented and innovative professionals dedicated to teamwork and exceptional client service. People Advisory Services encompasses Mobility, Global Employment Tax Services, Total Rewards, HR Performance Improvement and Immigration services.

Mobility services include Canadian and US personal income tax compliance and advisory services; mobility policy design; executive compensation advice; employer tax advice; and global coordination. You’ll be part of a team with a wide variety of experiences and a supportive environment.

We currently have an excellent career opportunity for a Tax Manager, Mobility (Expat Tax). This position offers excellent opportunities to learn and tremendous career potential.

This job posting does not relate to an existing vacancy within our organization, however we welcome applications on a rolling basis.

Your key responsibilities

By using cutting-edge technology and working with team-oriented colleagues, your role would require you to:

• Interface with clients and colleagues, located throughout the world, by phone, virtual meetings and in person
• Analyze client tax data to determine appropriate and optimal Canadian and US filing positions, and provide tax planning advice to clients
• Review US and Canadian personal income tax returns
• Manage the financials of client accounts by developing budgets, determining resource requirements, timely invoicing and appropriate revenue recognition, while monitoring financial metrics for optimal results
• Provide guidance to more junior colleagues on both tax technical and performance management skills
• Contribute to a flexible, stable, and team-oriented working culture that fosters personal development and a positive attitude
• Tax technical research to support both compliance and advisory deliverables
• Leverage technology to maximize productivity
• Understanding and addressing client needs in an ever-changing mobility landscape, by offering integrated mobility solutions (e.g. immigration, workforce advisory, payroll systems)

Skills and attributes for success

Ideally, you’ll also

• Effective communicator and confident team player who cannot only collaborate with people from various teams but also prioritize shifting demands in a rapidly changing industry
• Willingness to contribute to a flexible, stable and team-oriented working culture that fosters personal development and a positive attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work in a high pressured and time sensitive environment
• A commitment to learning in a tax technical environment using evolving technology
• Excellent managerial, organizational and verbal/written English communication skills

What we look for

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree (preferably with an emphasis in accounting, finance or a related field and a minimum of three to five years of US and/or Canadian personal income tax experience
• Excellent knowledge of current automated tax processing systems and tax laws in an area of technical specialization
• Exceptional PC Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel
• Mandarin, Spanish and Japanesespeaking would be of value

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

EY reports salary ranges in accordance with applicable provincial pay transparency legislation. Individual salaries within the anticipated salary ranges noted below are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and applicable skill sets.

• Toronto: $92,000 to $138,000

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