Senior Manager, Tax

 

Job Details

Description

Our specialty tax team is growing!

We are looking for a senior tax manager to join our team in Ottawa to provide specialty tax advisory services to our Private Enterprise, High-Net worth and Family Office, and Professional clients.

Our day-to-day advisory includes, but not limited to –

• Family trust and estate planning
• Merger and Acquisition transactions
• CRA audit support and dispute resolution
• Corporate restructuring; and
• Compensation planning

As part of a small team, this is a partnership track position with opportunity to provide your impact on further growing the team and our advisory business.

This is a predominantly advisory role as tax compliance is managed by other teams.

Extensive private client specialty tax advisory experience is required.  Further coaching and mentorship will be provided.

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. 

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. 

This opportunity is available in the following locations across Canada: Collingwood, Orangeville, Hanover, Owen Sound, Mount Forest, Kincardine, Port Elgin, Walkerton, Wiarton and Mitchell. 

Responsibilities 

• Lead multiple client facing engagement teams responsible for the completion of tax engagements and the preparation of tax returns (and other compliance slips)
• Deliver industry and technical expertise relating to taxation and assurance through client interactions, reports, technical work, management presentations and high-quality deliverables
• Evaluate existing business processes and policies and advise on policy and tax changes; developing proactive tax strategies that make effective use of business opportunities and ensure businesses are run effectively
• Liaise with Canada Revenue Agency and relevant provincial ministries on client issues 
• Review election forms required in corporate reorganizations 
• Manage a portfolio of tax advisory projects while understanding their business, key risks and ways to deliver added value; ensuring their needs are met and that relationships and accounts grow and develop
• 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 and apply specialized knowledge to anticipate, identify and address issues relevant to the client’s business, financial entries and reports  
• 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 strategic and operational planning related to client and practice management, as well as the development of new ideas and approaches 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
• Completion of the In-depth Tax Program and other specialist development courses 
• 7 to 8 years of relevant public accounting or tax consulting experience 
• Extensive working knowledge of Canadian Tax
• Strong understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles
• Proven people management, relationship and leadership skills 
• Strong strategic planning and conceptual thinking skills

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!