Senior Manager - International Tax

Advancement to Partnership opportunity

Pay: Starting from $125,000/year

Smythe LLP is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented Senior Manager - International Tax with solid tax planning and compliance experience to join our growing practice in our downtown Vancouver office. We are seeking a leader to grow our International Tax practice, with the long-term potential for partnership.

Our firm

Smythe LLP is a leading professional services firm with offices in Vancouver, Langley, and Nanaimo. Since 1980, Smythe has assisted clients in BC, Canada and across the border with their accounting, assurance, taxation, insolvency, and advisory needs. Smythe’s clients include private, public, family-owned, and non-profit organizations across a wide range of industries. Smythe is also a member of Allinial Global, one of the largest international accounting networks.

The firm’s diverse team comprises over 200 individuals in both professional and support roles, all of whom work together to achieve our mission of building meaningful connections, providing expertise, and delivering enduring value to our clients.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager – International Tax to join our Canadian Tax team, focusing on tax advisory and compliance services for foreign owned businesses operating in Canada and Canadian business operating abroad. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cross border tax legislation, experience advising multinational corporations, and the ability to lead and manage complex tax engagements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tax services to multinational corporations on inbound investments into Canada, including structuring advice and compliance services.

• Lead and manage cross-border tax projects, including advising on EIFEL, FAPI and surplus calculations, foreign reporting, withholding tax, and tax treaty interpretation.

• Ensure compliance with Canadian tax laws and regulations for clients with cross border activities.

• Identify and implement tax-efficient strategies for cross-border transactions and structuring.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including legal and finance teams.

• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior tax professionals.

• Stay current with changes in tax laws, regulations, and industry trends.

Qualifications:

• CPA, CA, designation.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in Canadian tax, with a focus on cross border taxation.
• In-depth knowledge of Canadian tax laws, and tax treaties.
• Experience managing complex tax projects and working with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines.

What Smythe offers

At Smythe, we strive to offer a competitive salary and benefits package that accurately reflects our people’s values and ambitions. We prioritize professional development and have fostered a dynamic and progressive work culture. As a firm, our focus is on collaboration and building personal relationships with clients, mentors, and peers. Learn more about what you can expect from Life at Smythe by visiting our website (www.smythecpa.com) and following us on Instagram (@lifeatsmythe) and LinkedIn (@Smythe LLP).

We thank you for your interest in joining Smythe! We will get back to you regarding any updates to your application.