Overview:

At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference.

Our Vancouver US Corporate Tax practice assists organizations in deciding which US corporate structure will be the most effective from a tax perspective – subsidiary, branch, or joint-venture partnership; assists clients in choosing effective methods of capitalization and financing that are efficient; and assists clients with the US tax compliance requirements.

We’re looking for someone with an entrepreneurial spirit who believes relationships in both business and community have been central to their success to join our growing practice and continue to build their personal brand as a significant trusted business advisor in our community.

What you will do:

• Participate in a broad range of complex and challenging US tax work, requiring significant analysis, assessment, and quantification.
• Leading the preparation and the reviews of US corporate and partnership tax returns for multinational clients, US tax provisions for public and private companies.
• Advising on planning opportunities and tax minimization strategies.
• Reviewing the work of junior staff for accuracy and completeness.
• Providing ongoing support and mentoring for the professional development of staff.
• Work with other office members in attracting new work to the firm.
• Research and analyze a wide variety of US and cross-border tax issues.
• Maintain and manage client files to ensure accurate and timely completion of returns.
• Able to apply technology skillsets to solve problems and/or assist with tax deliverables and critically evaluate outputs to ensure technical and delivery excellence.

What you bring to this role:

• Minimum 5 years specializing in Tax in a public accounting firm.
• US CPA designation or Enrolled Agent.
• Excellent people management and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Negotiates effectively by identifying common ground and potential solutions that are beneficial to all parties.
• Excellent client service skills with the ability to understand the clients' business and needs.
• Ability to develop, establish and maintain strong client relationships.
• Ability to manage conflicting demands and priorities.
• Srong project management and organizational skills.
• Highly motivated individual with a desire for growth.
• Familiarity with AI‑enabled tools or analytics platforms is considered an asset, along with comfort in leveraging AI to enhance efficiency, generate insights, or support problem‑solving, and a demonstrated interest in how these technologies can be applied in professional settings.

KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $85,500 to $128,500 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

Our Values, The KPMG Way:

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

AI Usage

We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.