Senior Manager, International Corporate Tax

Job summary

The Senior Manager will lead international tax advisory projects, manage client engagements, and oversee the preparation of tax returns. They are responsible for mentoring junior staff, conducting tax research, and developing tax minimization strategies for inbound and outbound clients.

Job details

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 International Corporate Tax group’s primary focus is to create flexible structures that help reduce corporate taxation while meeting the business, legal, and financing needs of our clients. The group focuses on a wide range of inbound and outbound taxation issues affecting business operations conducted in Canada, the US, and abroad. As a lead member of the International Corporate Tax group you will work closely with KPMG Partners on international tax planning initiatives and requirements. Your organizational skills will enable you to direct the work of junior staff, including reviewing their work for accuracy and completeness. Additionally, you will research and prepare tax planning strategies for our clients and take the lead on the preparation of tax returns. The ideal candidate sets the standard for junior staff by providing ongoing support and opportunities for professional development. What you will do Leading client engagements Working closely with other members of our team as a senior team member on various international tax advisory projects involving outbound clients (Canadian-based clients with foreign operations) and inbound clients (foreign-based clients with Canadian operations) Planning and organizing teams for the preparation of tax returns and conducting and presenting tax research Advising on planning opportunities, tax minimization strategies, and compliance issues Reviewing the work of staff for accuracy and completeness Becoming part of the tax engagement team in servicing the planning and compliance needs of clients Providing ongoing support and mentoring for the professional development of staff Working with other office members in attracting new work to the firm What you bring to the role Minimum 5-7 years specializing in tax in a public accounting or law firm with strong technical skills. International tax experience is a strongly desired asset. One or more of professional accounting designation, legal designation and/or Masters of Taxation degree from a Canadian university Completed, or nearly completed the CPA In-Depth tax course (may be waived for candidates holding a Masters of Taxation degree from a Canadian university) Excellent people management skills Highly motivated individual with a desire for growth Excellent client service skills with the ability to understand the clients business Dedication and motivation to achieve high standards of client service and professionalism in the performance of duties Emphasizes on quality and adds value in their client offerings and services Strong project management and organizational skills 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.

What you’ll do

The Senior Manager will lead international tax advisory projects, manage client engagements, and oversee the preparation of tax returns. They are responsible for mentoring junior staff, conducting tax research, and developing tax minimization strategies for inbound and outbound clients.

Requirements

Candidates must have 5-7 years of experience in tax within a public accounting or law firm and possess a professional accounting or legal designation. A Masters of Taxation degree or completion of the CPA In-Depth tax course is also required.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• International corporate tax
• Tax planning
• Tax research
• Tax compliance
• Project management
• People management
• Client service
• Mentoring
• Tax advisory
• Financial reporting
• Strategic planning
• Communication
• Organizational skills
• Technical tax skills
• Public Accounting
• Courage
• Employee Relations
• People Management
• Professionalism
• Business Operations
• Organizational Skills
• Tax Research
• Planning
• Self-Motivation
• Research
• Accounting
• Artificial Intelligence
• Corporate Tax
• International Taxation
• Project Management
• Mentorship
• Operations
• Risk Analysis
• Tax Planning
• Tax Returns
• Advising

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Management & Leadership
• Legal
• Corporate Tax Manager
• International Tax Manager
• Accountants
• Financial Managers