Senior Tax Manager - Private Tax - Ottawa

Overview

This role is part of the Private Tax practice and supports private organizations and high net worth business owners and individuals with domestic and cross-border tax planning. Work includes estate, wealth transfer and postmortem planning, asset protection strategies, and philanthropic planning.

The position involves collaboration with other tax groups, including transaction tax and international tax teams.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within the organization. Candidates residing outside of Ontario are welcome to apply. Remote work arrangements are available.

Responsibilities

• Recommend and implement tax strategies that align with client objectives
• Correspond with legal counsel and tax authorities on client issues
• Assist with reorganizations
• Research compliance and planning issues
• Review personal, corporate, and trust tax returns and related compliance responsibilities
• Identify planning opportunities and prepare correspondence describing the income tax implications of implementing transactions
• Research client issues arising from planning or compliance work using a variety of online sources
• Liaise with the client’s legal counsel
• Liaise with Canada Revenue Agency and relevant provincial ministries on client issues
• Correspond with audit managers, staff, and/or clients to answer personal, trust, or corporate tax queries and address matters arising from compliance or planning work
• Prepare tax election forms
• Assist and manage the administration of personal and trust tax compliance seasons

Requirements

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting and/or other appropriate academic major
• 7+ years of relevant tax experience or equivalent experience in business or industry
• Canadian CPA designation
• Completed the CPA In-Depth Tax Courses (or equivalent)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
• Organization and time management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to thrive within a fast-paced, professional services environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with pay based on performance and recognition for value delivered
• Total Rewards package, including:
  • Discretionary bonus program
  • Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage plan
  • Defined contribution pension plan
  • Vacation policy plus firm paid days for longer weekends throughout the year
  • Statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence)
  • Programs and benefits designed to support physical, financial, and social well-being
• Support and coaching from engaging colleagues
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• Freedom and flexibility to handle the role in a way that’s right for you

Salary ranges are reported in accordance with applicable provincial pay transparency legislation:

• Ottawa - $121,500 - $171,500

Individual salaries within the anticipated salary ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and applicable skill sets.

Location

• Ottawa

Candidates residing outside of Ontario are welcome to apply. Remote work arrangements are available.