Manager, Cross Border Individual Tax

Job summary

Lead client engagements involving U.S. and combined U.S.-Canadian individual tax returns, cross-border tax and estate planning, and technical tax advice. Manage engagement budgets and delivery quality, develop client relationships and business opportunities, and mentor and coach team members.

Job details

Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change. Make an impact on our Cross Border Individual Tax team as a Manager. This diverse team of professionals delivers customized tax strategies within a complex and dynamic regulatory framework. As a trusted advisor, you’ll provide tax advice on domestic and foreign jurisdictions allowing individuals to maintain regulatory compliance and mitigate risk. MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada. Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices. Responsibilities Lead client facing engagement personnel responsible for managing U.S. and combined U.S.-Canadian individual income tax return preparation for U.S. citizens living in Canada, U.S. residents working in Canada and Canadians working and investing in the U.S. Assist in carrying out cross-border income tax and estate planning Deliver industry and technical expertise relating to Canadian and U.S. individual income tax, social security and international tax treaties through client interactions, reports, technical work, management presentations and high-quality deliverables Accountable for engagement planning and scheduling as well as project financials (i.e. budgets, WIPS, timely billing, collection and variance recognition) Maintain high-quality control by reviewing tax returns and other work done by team members for accuracy and completeness Network in the local business community, consider business development opportunities and contribute to the preparation and delivery of competitive proposals to meet client needs Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches in order to improve work processes Mentor, motivate and coach team members towards professional and personal development by setting clear expectations, providing feedback and conducting performance reviews Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary Skills And Experience CPA designation 4 to 5 years of relevant public accounting or tax consulting experience Working knowledge of Canadian and U.S. individual and income tax Extensive working knowledge of 1040, 8621, 5471 and 3520 Strong understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles Proven people management, relationship building and leadership skills Written and verbal English language skills, with French considered an asset MyRewards@MNP With a focus on high-potential earnings, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards that support our unique culture and a balanced lifestyle to thrive at work and outside of the office. You will be rewarded with generous base pay, vacation time, 4 paid personal days, a group pension plan with 4% matching, voluntary savings products, bonus programs, flexible benefits, mental health resources, exclusive access to perks and discounts, professional development assistance, MNP University, a flexible ‘Dress For Your Day’ environment, firm sponsored social events and more! The annual range for this position is: $95,000 to $145,000. Diversity@MNP We embrace diversity as a core value and celebrate our differences. We believe each team member contributes unique gifts and amplifying their potential makes our business stronger. We encourage people with disabilities to apply! For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

What you’ll do

Lead client engagements involving U.S. and combined U.S.-Canadian individual tax returns, cross-border tax and estate planning, and technical tax advice. Manage engagement budgets and delivery quality, develop client relationships and business opportunities, and mentor and coach team members.

Requirements

Requires a CPA designation, 4 to 5 years of relevant public accounting or tax consulting experience, and working knowledge of Canadian and U.S. individual income tax. Candidates should have extensive knowledge of Forms 1040, 8621, 5471, and 3520, along with strong business, accounting, leadership, relationship-building, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Vacation Time • Paid Personal Days • Group Pension Plan With 4% Matching • Voluntary Savings Products • Bonus Programs • Flexible Benefits • Mental Health Resources • Perks And Discounts • Professional Development Assistance • MNP University • Flexible Dress Code • Firm-Sponsored Social Events

Listed skills

• Leadership · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Canadian And U.S. Individual Income Tax
• Cross-Border Tax Planning
• U.S. Tax Return Preparation
• Estate Planning
• Social Security Tax
• International Tax Treaties
• Engagement Planning
• Project Financial Management
• Tax Return Review
• Quality Control
• Business Development
• Proposal Development
• People Management
• Relationship Building
• Leadership
• CPA Designation

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting