Company description

Forward thinking, responsive, professional and fully engaged. These are the hallmarks of the firm of St. Arnaud Pinsent Steman Chartered Professional Accountants. Founded in 2005, we are committed to serving our clients with the utmost in quality, independence, professionalism and integrity.

Job description

Tax Manager

Job Summary:

The Tax Manager is responsible for supporting the tax functions of the practice. This includes management of various corporate and personal tax return preparation activities required by our clients, T3 return preparation, partnership return preparation, responding to CRA audits/reviews and providing support on complex tax issues. In addition, the Tax Manager will be involved in the management and completion of compilations, review engagements and audit engagements. The Tax Manager is a client-facing position and should be comfortable presenting and explaining complex tax matters directly to clients.

Job Type:

Full-time, Permanent

Flexible Schedule:

40 hour work week
Monday to Friday

Experience:

Education:
CPA designation required
In-depth tax program completed or in progress (preferred)
Accounting: 3 - 5 years of related experience in public practice providing corporate and personal tax preparation and compilation engagements. Review and audit engagement experience is desirable.
Accounting Software: related experience with accounting software (Caseware, TaxCycle, QBO, Xero, etc.)
Experience with tax planning for owner-managed private enterprises
Experience with estate and retirement planning is desirable

Job Duties:

The tax manager will focus on review, training and support, but will also prepare more complex returns
Tax review and preparation: T1, T2, T3, T5013
Supporting staff and clients with tax issues
Preparation of Compilation statements and working papers for more complex files
Preparation of assurance engagements (Reviews and Audits)
Client engagement on tax matters, tax planning, retirement/succession planning and identifying opportunities for tax savings

Skills & Abilities:

Detail oriented with excellent organization and analytical skills
Excellent communication skills, written and in person
Comfortable in a client facing role
Strong critical thinking and reasoning skills
Supportive to junior staff, able to provide coaching on tax preparation
Able to complete work to deadlines and with little direct supervision
Driven, self-motivated, and goal-oriented.

Application deadline: September 30, 2024

Expected start date: November 1, 2024, or as soon as possible

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: We are offering a competitive compensation package, a flexible schedule, support for continued professional development and an HSA.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

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Tax Manager