Senior Manager - US Tax

About the role

RSM's US Corporate tax practice helps Canadian and foreign multinational businesses and privately held companies navigate the complex 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, Forms 1099 and 1042 and other cross-border matters. As a Tax Senior 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 aspects of client needs, from PBC requests to the final bill
• Act as Performance Advisor, mentor or coach to one or more employees (about 10-20% of your time)
• Train and develop staff (about 10-20% of your time)
• Review complex tax returns including PFICs, 8865s, 8858s, 1042s, 1099s and 5471s/5472s
• Communicate complex issues in non-technical terms between client and service team while managing risk
• Serve as Tax client service coordinator for appropriate clients
• 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 tax issue recognition for existing clients
• Manage corporate client needs for tax services and federal and state compliance, and stay up to date on tax law changes
• Other duties as assigned; some travel may be required

Required profile

• BA/BS degree, preferably in Accounting or a related field
• CPA, JD, LLM or EA
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in public accounting
• Ability to work closely with clients to answer questions and gather information
• Effective verbal and written communication

Required skills

• Experience with S-Corps, C-Corps or partnerships
• Preferred: working knowledge of the tax code and technical aspects of tax preparation and compliance
• Preferred: strong technical accounting and tax preparation skills, industry specialization a plus
• Preferred: ability to handle multiple tasks at once

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