Tax Senior Manager in Vancouver

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RSM Canada is expanding our Business Tax practice. This group is focused on advising public and private multinational enterprises. Our professionals focus on our clients’ business and industry issues, collaborate on cross-functional teams to mitigate risk and optimize the core tax functions of our clients – all while delivering digitally-enabled business tax services in conjunction with our tax technology teams.

Job Duties

• Serve as a Performance Advisor, mentor or coach to one or more employees, which will include providing honest and timely performance feedback.
• Train and develop staff members.
• Provide detailed review and analysis of tax returns.
• Assist the assurance team with tax provision reviews and prepare and review tax provision working papers for non-assurance clients.
• Manage risk for the client and the firm.
• Work on multiple complex issues while communicating in a client-centric manner.
• Advise clients on a full spectrum of corporate tax services, including planning, research, compliance, and tax accounting.
• Reviewing 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.
• Remain up-to-date on current tax practices and changes in tax law.
• Participate in recruitment of junior level staff.
• Some travel may be required.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree – preferably in Accounting or related field of study.
• CPA Designation.
• Working towards or completion of Masters of Tax or CPA In-depth Tax Program.
• 8+ years of experience in Public Accounting preferably in a tax focused role.
• 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: Corporations, Partnerships and Trusts.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act and technical aspects of tax compliance and accounting.
• Strong technical skills in tax preparation, developing tax focus areas.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience in dealing with international tax matters and tax review a plus.

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.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.

Compensation Range: $107,000 - $182,000. Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.