Tax Manager - US Tax

About the role

RSM's US Corporate tax practice helps Canadian and foreign multinational businesses and privately held companies navigate the US tax regime, from structuring expansions into the US to annual federal and state compliance, tax-saving opportunities, repatriation of cash and exit strategy planning. It also assists Canadian citizens with FIRPTA filings, Form 1099s and Form 1042s. As Tax Manager, you will cover technical expertise, people and talent management and client service and business development.

Key responsibilities

• Review complex 1120s, 1065s, 1120-F branch and treaty-based returns and SALT returns
• Handle all client needs, from PBC requests to the final bill
• Act as Performance Advisor, mentor or coach to employees (about 10-20% of your time) and train and develop staff (about 10-20%)
• Analyse complex returns including PFICs, 8865s, 8858s, 1042s, 1099s, 5471s and 5472s
• Work on multiple issues while explaining them in non-technical terms to the client and managing risk for client and firm
• Serve as Tax client service coordinator and advise clients on corporate tax planning, research, compliance and M&A activities
• Review research findings against firm policies and professional standards, assist with new business development and manage client needs for compliance
• Stay up to date on tax practices and tax law changes; some travel may be required

Required profile

• BA/BS degree, preferably in Accounting or a related field
• CPA, JD, LLM or EAM
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in public accounting
• Ability to work closely with clients to answer questions and gather information
• Experience with S-Corps, C-Corps or partnerships

Required skills

• Preferred: working knowledge of the tax code and technical aspects of tax preparation and compliance
• Preferred: strong technical skills in accounting and tax preparation, industry specialization
• Preferred: ability to handle multiple tasks at once
• Preferred: experience preparing or reviewing income tax accounting under ASC 740
• Preferred: experience with international tax matters

What we offer

• Compensation range of $83,000 - $143,700
• Discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance
• Hybrid work style, with some roles virtual or primarily on-site depending on requirements