Manager, Enterprise Tax

KPMG•Calgary, AB

About The Position

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. As a lead member you will work closely with KPMG Partners on 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 enjoys the spotlight and sets the standard for junior staff, by providing ongoing support and opportunities for professional development.

Requirements

Minimum 4 years specializing in Tax in a public accounting firm
Professional Accounting Designation
Completed, or nearly completed the CPA In-Depth Tax Course
Excellent people management skills
Highly motivated individual with a desire for growth
Excellent client service skills with the ability to understand the client’s business
Dedication and motivation to achieve high standards of client service and professionalism in the performance of duties
Emphasis on quality and adds value in their client offerings and services
Strong project management and organizational skills
Effectively manages conflicting demands and priorities
Gives others the opportunity to take on new tasks and responsibilities
Able to instill enthusiasm in others to achieve desired results
Able to provide persuasive and self-assured responses to challenging questions
Able to proficiently adopt new technologies, including AI, and seek opportunities for advancements and improvements thereto

Responsibilities

Lead medium-sized to large-sized client engagements
As a member of our management team, you will work closely with other members of our team on tax compliance, tax advisory and tax accounting projects for clients
Plan and organize teams for the tax compliance, tax research and tax advisory projects
Advise on planning opportunities, tax minimization strategies, and tax compliance issues
Manage, lead and review the work of junior team members for accuracy and completeness
Become part of the tax engagement team in servicing the planning and compliance needs of clients
Provide ongoing support and mentoring for the professional development of staff