Senior Manager in Vancouver

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RSM US Corporate tax helps Canadian and foreign multi-national businesses and privately held companies navigate the complex tax regime in the US. This includes helping with initial structuring considerations when expanding business into the US, annual tax return compliance requirements from both a federal and state perspective, applicability of tax saving opportunities from credits, incentives and other tax law changes, repatriating cash from the US in a tax efficient manner and planning for possible exit strategies. Additionally, our group also assists Canadian citizens with FIRPTA related filings, Form 1099s for contractor payments, Form 1042s for any FDAP type payments and other cross-border matters.

Responsibilities:

• Review complex 1120s, 1065s, 1120-F branch and treaty-based returns.
• Review SALT returns.
• Handle all aspects of the client needs from sending PBC requests to sending the final bill.
• Serve as a Performance Advisor, mentor or coach to one or more employees, providing honest and timely performance feedback – approximately 10-20% of your time.
• Train and develop staff members – approximately 10-20% of your time.
• Provide detailed review and analysis of complex tax returns including reviewing PFICs, 8865s, 8858s, 1042s, 1099s, 5471s, 5472s etc.
• Work on multiple complex issues while communicating in a non-technical manner to facilitate communication between the client and the service team while managing the risk for both the client and the firm.
• Serve as the Tax client service coordinator for appropriate clients.
• Advise clients on a full spectrum of corporate tax services, including planning, research, compliance, and general mergers and acquisitions activities.
• Review research findings and ensure conclusions are consistent with firm policies and professional standards.
• Assist with new business development, extended service and tax issue recognition for existing clients.
• Manage corporate client needs with respect to tax services and federal and state tax compliance.
• Remain up-to-date on current tax practices and changes in tax law.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Some travel may be required.

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS Degree – preferably in Accounting or related field of study.
• CPA, JD, LLM, or EA.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Public Accounting.
• Ability to work closely with clients to answer questions or to collect necessary information for tax service requirements.
• Experience with one or more of the following: S-Corps, C-Corps, or Partnerships.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of tax code and technical aspects of tax preparation and compliance.
• Strong technical skills in accounting and tax preparation, industry specialization a plus.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.