Tax Senior Manager - Canadian Corporations

About the role

RSM Canada is expanding its Business Tax practice, which advises public and private multinational enterprises on business and industry tax issues. The Tax Senior Manager works with cross-functional teams to deliver digitally-enabled business tax services alongside the tax technology teams. The role covers technical and quality expertise, people and talent management, and client service and business development.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as a performance advisor, mentor or coach to one or more employees, giving honest and timely 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, and work on multiple complex issues in a client-centric way
• Advise clients on corporate tax services including planning, research, compliance and tax accounting
• Review research findings so they are consistent with firm policies and professional standards
• Assist with new business development, extended services and tax issue recognition for existing clients
• Stay up to date on current tax practices and changes in tax law
• Participate in recruitment of junior-level staff; some travel may be required

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in accounting or a related field
• CPA designation
• Working towards or completion of a Master 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 and gather information

Required skills

• Experience with corporations, partnerships and trusts
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Preferred: working knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act and technical aspects of tax compliance and accounting
• Preferred: strong technical tax preparation skills, handling multiple tasks at once, and experience with international tax matters and tax reviews

What we offer

• Compensation range of $107,000 - $196,600
• Discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance
• Most roles follow a hybrid workstyle, with some roles virtual or primarily on-site depending on requirements