Other locations: Primary Location Only
Date: Oct 29, 2026
Requisition ID: 1713898
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The opportunity
As a Senior Tax Manager, you will be a part of our Private Tax practice. You will be part of a team that are subject matter specialists who provide advice to private organizations and high net worth business owners and individuals on domestic and cross-border tax planning, estate, wealth transfer and postmortem planning, asset protection strategies and philanthropic planning. Our Private Tax practice works closely with other tax teams including our transaction tax and international tax group.
This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.
Candidates residing outside of Ontario are welcome to apply. Remote work arrangements are available.
Your key responsibilities
As a Senior Tax manager, you will be responsible for recommending and implementing tax strategies that align with the client's objectives, corresponding with legal counsel and tax authorities on client issues, assisting with reorganizations, researching compliance and planning issues and reviewing personal, corporate and trust tax returns.
Skills and attributes for success
- Identify planning opportunities and prepare correspondence describing the income tax implications of implementing transactions
- Research client issues that arise from planning or compliance work using a variety of on-line sources
- Liaise with the client’s legal counsel
- Review personal, trustand corporate tax returns and related compliance responsibilities
- Liaise with Canada Revenue Agency and relevant provincial ministries on client issues
- Correspond with audit managers, staff and/or clients in answering clients’ specific personal, trust or corporate tax queries or about matters that arise from compliance or planning work
- Prepare tax election forms
- Assist and manage the administration of personal and trust tax compliance seasons
To qualify for the role, you must have
- An 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
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Senior Tax Manager - Private Tax - Ottawa employer: EY
At EY, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters inclusiveness and collaboration. As a Senior Manager in our Toronto office, you'll benefit from competitive compensation, comprehensive health coverage, and ample opportunities for professional growth within a globally connected team. Join us to not only advance your career but also contribute to building a better working world alongside passionate colleagues who support your development.
