Senior Manager, Taxation

KRP - Kingston Ross Pasnak LLP • Full-time • Edmonton, Alberta, Canada • 2m ago

Senior Manager, Taxation

Kingston Ross Pasnak LLP is the largest local, independent, full-service accounting firm in Alberta. But that doesn’t mean we’re only about spreadsheets and number crunching. When we come to work daily, we are driven by a desire to be creative and continually open to new possibilities. This includes building strong relationships with all the people we serve — our clients, our team members and our community. What matters most to us is staying connected, versatile and accessible. These are the qualities that allow us to make a real difference in people’s lives and empower them to reach their full potential.

We are an exceptional company – we embrace making small investments, learning from failures quickly, and growing stronger together. We seek inventive problem-solvers who prioritize customers to uncover victories across diverse sectors.

We don't hire for compatibility; we hire for contribution. We search for candidates who embody our core values: Advancement, Accountability, Empathy, Intention, Openness, and Uniqueness. If you're enthusiastic about KRP, flourish in a dynamic setting, and aspire to collaborate with a brilliant, diverse team, we'd love to hear from you!

Your Opportunity

As a Senior Tax Manager, you will be a vital member of the Tax Team, reporting to the Tax Partners. Leading medium sized client tax engagements to include both public and private companies. You are a detail-oriented, curious individual who can quickly learn and work with minimal supervision.

Your Scope:

Working closely with a Partner as a senior team member on identifying tax issues and planning opportunities for owner managed businesses;
Prepare and review federal and provincial income taxes for individuals, corporations and exempt organizations;
Manage clients' high level personal and corporate tax and GST matters;
Perform technical research, develop tax planning strategies and make appropriate recommendations;
Assist the Audit and Assurance department with tax and GST compliance matters as required and identify Tax cross selling/consulting opportunities to existing or potential external clients;
Provide knowledge and expertise in the areas of Canadian tax issues;
Supervise and review Canadian personal and corporate tax returns;
Leading, supervising and assisting in the learning of the completion of corporate restructuring plans;
Provide Canadian estate planning for high-net-worth clients;
Manage a portfolio of clients that vary in size and scope and act as the point of contact for internal and external clients;
Manage risk and financial performance of engagements including billing, collections, and project budgets;
Build and manage client relationships; advise clients by delivering high quality tax service and advice;
Participate in market meetings and contribute to market and business activities external to the firm;
Participating in the coaching and performance management process of the practice by conducting timely performance reviews, providing ongoing feedback and training to develop junior team members;
Demonstrated the ability to identify tax consulting opportunities and a willingness to aggressively market services to existing and prospective clients.

Your Qualifications:

A Professional accounting designation (CA, CPA, CGA or CMA)
Completion of the CICA In-depth I, II and III tax program, or Masters in Tax
Strong Technical background in a public practice services firm with a further 3-5 years of post-designation experience after the completion of the in-depth, level I, II, III program:
Significant tax compliance and/or planning experience
Proficiency in Tax software, Caseware, Excel, and Word
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
Exceptional time management and organizational skills, capable of multitasking various tasks, projects, and strategic improvement initiatives
Detail-oriented, proactive, and embodying our core values

Your Perks:

A total rewards package, including above market salary and annual bonuses
Four weeks’ vacation (starting base) and winter office closure
Ten personal days
100% employer match on medical and dental benefits
Health spending account
On-site fitness center
Tuition reimbursement and professional development
A flexible and remote working model
A unique opportunity to build, grow, and leave your impact on a local firm

First Nations Acknowledgment

As this role is based in Edmonton, Alberta, KRP wishes to recognize that we are on the traditional lands known as Treaty 6 Territory, and that the City of Edmonton and all its inhabitants are beneficiaries of this peace and friendship treaty. Treaty 6 encompasses the traditional territories of numerous western Canadian First Nations, including Cree, Dene, Stoney Nakota Sioux, Saulteaux, and Ojibwe.

Equal Opportunities

KRP is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a psychologically safe, diverse, and inclusive environment, where all team members have a sense of belonging. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation, family status, age, nationality, and education levels, to apply. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know.

We Seek High Performers Who:

Embody our core values
Have a thirst for knowledge
Are intrinsically motivated
Desire to learn new skills
Treat others with respect
Want to work with the best

Our Culture:

KRP is home to a talented team of professionals. Our skills are diverse, but we all have one thing in common — a commitment to delivering the best solutions and services possible for our clients.

You'll be immersed in a cooperative company culture that values diligent work, accomplishing tasks, and relishing group socials throughout the year. You'll enjoy flexibility in your work location, schedule, vacation time, and attire. While we expect dedication, we also appreciate the importance of maintaining a healthy work/life balance.

Our Values:

Accountability