About this Job:
The Senior Manager Tax plays a crucial role in providing expert tax advisory and compliance services to our clients while leading and mentoring a team of tax professionals. Your indepth tax knowledge exceptional leadership skills and dedication to client service are vital to our firms success and your career.
Specific Responsibilities:
Client Service:
- Provide expert tax advice and strategic planning to a portfolio of clients addressing their specific tax needs and helping them achieve their financial goals
- Interact directly with clients handling questions planning and consulting
- Research and prepare taxplanning strategies leading the preparation of complex tax returns
- Collaborate on multiple complex issues while communicating in a nontechnical manner to facilitate understanding between the client and the service team managing risks for both
- Build relationships across business lines to ensure excellent client service through an integrated approach
Tax Compliance:
- Oversee the preparation and review of complex tax returns for individuals businesses and other entities ensuring accuracy and compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulations
- Review research findings and ensure conclusions align with firm policies and professional standards
- Implement and oversee quality control procedures to ensure the accuracy and integrity of taxrelated work products and services
- Stay current with changes in tax laws regulations and industry trends. Conduct research to analyze and interpret complex tax issues providing innovative solutions to clients and training for team members
- Ensure the firm and its clients comply with all relevant tax regulations and reporting requirements
Firm/Brand Development:
- Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication exceptional client service and a deep understanding of their needs
- Identify opportunities to expand services to existing clients and participate in business development efforts to attract new clients
- Drive growth and profitability in your industry/specialty area by generating new revenue from existing clients crossselling and attracting new clients for the tax practice
- Lead and cultivate business relationships in complex engagements focusing on highvalue quality tax advice and expanding services to clients
Leadership:
- Lead mentor and develop a team of tax professionals providing guidance on technical matters fostering professional growth and ensuring quality control in tax services
- Manage multiple client engagements concurrently meeting deadlines and ensuring efficient resource allocation
Requirements for Success:
- CPA designation in good standing
- Completion of the CPA InDepth Tax program
- 7 years of post InDepth tax advisory experience
- Working knowledge of GAAP/GAAS ASPE and expert knowledge of Canadian Taxation
- Knowledge of CaseWare CaseView
- Indepth knowledge of tax preparation and research software
- Superior relationship and leadership skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with senior client representatives
- Proven ability to cultivate and maintain strong client relations
- Strong project management skills