Job Description

About this Job:

One of our clients is looking for a highly motivated, team-oriented Senior Tax Manager with strong tax planning and compliance experience to join our growing practice in downtown Vancouver.

The Opportunity:

We have an exciting opportunity for a self-starter to join their team. As part of our Canadian Tax Group, you will work directly with clients and Partners to provide tax planning and compliance services to a diverse client base. This role is ideal for a Senior Tax Manager with solid public practice tax experience who seeks a fast-paced environment within a growing firm.

This position generally requires working from our Vancouver office. Upon completing the probationary period, the successful candidate may work on a hybrid schedule.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Manage and coordinate tax planning and compliance services for corporations, partnerships, trusts, and individuals
• Assist with tax advisory and planning engagements, including drafting written memorandums and instruction letters
• Identify opportunities to provide tax planning and other special services
• Adapt and prioritize to address client service needs; deliver high-quality tax service and advice
• Identify and research technical tax issues
• Stay updated on new tax legislation and case law
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to staff

What Were Looking For:

To excel in this role, you will need:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant tax planning and compliance experience
• Completion of the In-Depth Tax Program
• Senior Tax Manager with strong analytical skills, the ability to identify and research tax issues, and the creativity to formulate innovative solutions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with inbound and outbound cross-border tax compliance, including foreign reporting (T106, T1134, and T1135 forms), foreign accrual property income, and surplus pools
• General understanding of the Canada-US Tax Treaty
• Strong interpersonal skills combined with a passionate client service orientation
• Clear and above-par professional communication skills
• Willingness to collaborate and assist audiences with varied degrees of technical expertise
• A personable and outgoing demeanor
• Self-motivated team player who takes initiative

Additionally, you will need to:

• Be present in person at the Vancouver office. Upon completing the probationary period, you may work on a hybrid schedule (2 days in the office and 3 days from home)
• Work additional hours during peak times (Feb-Apr and June)
• Occasionally travel locally to visit clients or attend meetings, so access to a vehicle is preferred
• Maintain a set schedule to provide support to the practice groups