Senior Tax Manager - Edmonton

About this Job:

As a Senior Tax Manager, you will be an essential member of the Tax Team, reporting to the Tax Partners. You will lead medium-sized client tax engagements, encompassing both public and private companies. We are looking for a detail-oriented and curious individual who can quickly learn and work with minimal supervision.

Your Scope:

• Collaborate closely with a Partner as a senior team member to identify tax issues and planning opportunities for owner-managed businesses
• Prepare and review federal and provincial income taxes for individuals, corporations, and exempt organizations
• Manage clients' high-level personal and corporate tax and GST matters
• Conduct technical research, develop tax planning strategies, and make appropriate recommendations
• Assist the Audit and Assurance department with tax and GST compliance matters as needed and identify tax cross-selling/consulting opportunities for existing or potential clients
• Provide expertise in Canadian tax issues
• Supervise and review Canadian personal and corporate tax returns
• Lead, supervise, and assist in learning the completion of corporate restructuring plans
• Offer Canadian estate planning for high-net-worth clients
• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients and serve as the primary contact for internal and external clients
• Oversee risk and financial performance of engagements, including billing, collections, and project budgets
• Build and manage client relationships, delivering high-quality tax services and advice
• Participate in market meetings and contribute to external market and business activities
• Engage in coaching and performance management by conducting performance reviews, providing feedback, and training junior team members
• Demonstrate the ability to identify tax consulting opportunities and aggressively market services to existing and prospective clients

Your Qualifications:

• A professional accounting designation (CA, CPA, CGA, or CMA)
• Completion of the CICA In-depth I, II, and III tax program, or a Master's in Tax
• Strong technical background in a public practice services firm with an additional 3-5 years of post-designation experience after completing the in-depth program
• Significant tax compliance and/or planning experience
• Proficiency in tax software, Caseware, Excel, and Word
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills, capable of multitasking various tasks, projects, and strategic improvement initiatives
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and embodying our core values