
Senior Manager, Tax
- Ottawa, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Design, research and implement tax planning solutions for a variety of engagements such as corporate reorganization, estate tax planning and M&A transactions
- Lead multiple client-facing engagement teams responsible for the completion of tax engagements and the review of tax returns (and other compliance/information returns)
- Deliver industry and technical expertise relating to taxation through client interactions, reports, technical work, management presentations and high-quality deliverables
- Evaluate existing business processes and advise on policy and tax changes; developing proactive tax strategies that make effective use of business opportunities
- Liaise with Canada Revenue Agency and relevant provincial ministries on client issues
- Review or prepare election forms required in corporate reorganizations
- Manage a portfolio of clients with an in-depth understanding their business, key risks and ways to deliver added value, while ensuring their needs are met and that relationships and accounts grow and develop
- Be accountable for engagement planning and scheduling as well as project financials (i.e. budgets, WIPS, timely billing, collection and variance recognition)
- Maintain high quality control and apply specialized knowledge to anticipate, identify and address issues relevant to the client’s business, financial entries and reports
- Network in the local business community, consider business development opportunities and contribute to the preparation and delivery of competitive proposals to meet client needs
- Contribute to strategic and operational planning related to client and practice management, as well as the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes
- Assist, as needed, with the administration of trust tax compliance seasons
- Mentor, motivate and coach team members towards professional and personal development by setting clear expectations, providing feedback and conducting performance reviews
- Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary
- CPA designation
- Completion of the In-depth Tax Program and other specialist development courses
- 7 to 8 years of relevant public accounting or tax consulting experience
- Exceptional aptitude for learning, strategic planning and analytical thinking
- Extensive working knowledge of Canadian Tax
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Adept at conducting technical research and using resources and technologies
- Strong understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles
- Proven skills in people management, client relationship and leadership