About this Job:
We are seeking an intellectually curious selfstarter to join our team as a Tax Manager. This role offers a hybrid work environment.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in the development and implementation of tax planning strategies for diverse clients
- Conduct tax research for planning and compliance preparing concise and conclusive memoranda
- Identify and implement tax planning opportunities such as reorganizations estate plans and postmortem planning
- Support senior staff in all aspects of corporate tax initiatives
- Maintain a high level of familiarity and understanding of tax codes regulations and other technical information
- Utilize staff to deliver client projects on time and within budget
- Engage with various tax authorities to explain client positions and determine reasons for assessed amounts
- Keep senior managers/partners updated on the progress of assigned tasks focusing on advancing files/engagements and managing within time budgets
- Prepare complex tax returns forms and various tax elections
- Write external publications blog posts and other memoranda
- Present on specific tax topics both internally and externally
- Provide guidance and support for the development of junior tax team members
- Participate in firm promotion events to raise awareness of the firm and its services in the marketplace
Qualifications:
- University degree
- Completion or near completion of an InDepth Tax program OR a Masters of Taxation program or CPA
- At least four years of practical experience in public practice
- Exceptional technical skills
- Keen attention to detail and the ability to focus on overall concepts
- Ability to multitask and work in a fastpaced changing environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a commitment to providing excellent client service
- Strong interpersonal skills with a willingness to learn
- Demonstrated leadership organizational analytical and problemsolving skills
- Positive contributor to a team environment while capable of working independently when required
Computer Skills:
- Strong knowledge of Caseware/Caseview
- Strong knowledge of tax applications including Taxprep CCH Intelliconnect Taxnet Pro and Tax Find
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications: Word Excel PowerPoint SharePoint and Outlook
Key Competencies:
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines
- Work effectively within budgets and timelines
- Positive attitude and flexibility
- Innovative problem solver
- Strong sense of ethics and professional judgment
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Focus on providing superior client service
- Selfstarter