Manager - Cross Border Tax

Job summary

The Manager will lead cross-border tax planning, advisory, and compliance engagements for high-net-worth individuals and private clients. They are also responsible for reviewing technical tax work, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with partners to deliver strategic tax solutions.

Job details

Manager, Canada-U.S. Tax Location: Vancouver or Langley, BC (Hybrid) Salary: $105,000 - $120,000 BUILD YOUR CANADA-U.S. TAX CAREER WITH A GROWING TEAM. Smythe LLP is seeking a Manager, Cross-Border Tax to join our growing Vancouver-based practice. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced tax professional who enjoys working directly with clients, solving complex Canada-U.S. tax matters, and mentoring the next generation of tax professionals. Working alongside experienced Partners, you will support high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and private clients with cross-border planning, advisory, and compliance needs. WHAT YOU'LL DO * Lead Canada-U.S. cross-border tax planning, advisory, and compliance engagements * Review tax returns, technical analyses, and client deliverables prepared by team members * Research and advise on complex tax matters, including expatriation, departure tax, estate and gift tax planning, and private company tax issues * Build trusted relationships with clients and deliver practical, actionable tax advice * Manage multiple client engagements and deadlines * Coach and mentor junior team members through technical guidance and file reviews WHAT YOU BRING * 5+ years of public practice tax experience, including Canada-U.S. cross-border matters * CPA designation (Canadian or U.S.) * Strong knowledge of Canada-U.S. tax planning and compliance * Experience reviewing work, managing client engagements, and mentoring junior staff * Excellent communication and relationship-building skills * In-Depth Tax Program or Master of Taxation considered an asset WHY JOIN SMYTHE? * Work directly with experienced Cross-Border Tax Partners * Exposure to sophisticated Canada-U.S. tax planning engagements * Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits * Hybrid work environment * Professional development and ongoing learning opportunities * Clear path for advancement within a growing practice * Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and people-focused culture ABOUT SMYTHE Smythe LLP is one of British Columbia's leading professional services firms, providing accounting, tax, assurance, insolvency, and advisory services to clients across Canada and internationally. With over 200 professionals across Vancouver, North Vancouver, and Langley, we combine local relationships with global reach through our membership in Allinial Global. Learn more about life at Smythe at www.smythecpa.com and follow @lifeatsmythe on Instagram and Smythe LLP on LinkedIn.

What you’ll do

The Manager will lead cross-border tax planning, advisory, and compliance engagements for high-net-worth individuals and private clients. They are also responsible for reviewing technical tax work, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with partners to deliver strategic tax solutions.

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of public practice tax experience and a CPA designation. Proficiency in Canada-U.S. cross-border tax matters and the ability to manage complex client engagements are essential.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Professional development
• Ongoing learning opportunities
• Hybrid work environment
• Supportive and collaborative team culture

Listed skills

• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Cross-border tax planning
• Canada-U.S. tax compliance
• Tax advisory
• High-net-worth individual tax
• U.S. expatriation tax
• U.S. estate and gift tax
• Canadian departure tax
• Private company tax planning
• Tax return review
• Client relationship management
• Mentoring
• Technical analysis
• Strategic tax advice
• Project management
• Communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Constructive Feedback
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Planning
• Research
• Accounting
• Corporate Tax
• Customer Service
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Problem Solving
• Mentorship
• Relationship Building
• Tax Consulting
• Tax Planning
• Tax Returns

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Management & Leadership
• Tax Manager
• Tax Manager (General)
• Accountants
• Financial Managers

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