Senior Tax Manager - Private Tax - Saskatoon

EY • Saskatoon, SK

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About The Position

As a Senior Tax Manager, you will be a part of our Private Tax practice. You will be part of a team that are subject matter specialists who provide advice to private organizations and high net worth business owners and individuals on domestic and cross-border tax planning, estate, wealth transfer and postmortem planning, asset protection strategies and philanthropic planning. Our Private Tax practice works closely with other tax teams including our transaction tax and international tax group. This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

Requirements

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting and/or other appropriate academic major
• 7+ years of relevant tax experience or equivalent experience in business or industry
• Possess a Canadian CPA designation
• Completed the CPA In-Depth Tax Courses (or equivalent)
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team
• Possess organization and time management skills

Nice To Haves

• The ability to thrive within a fast-paced, professional services environment

Responsibilities

• Recommending and implementing tax strategies that align with the client's objectives
• Corresponding with legal counsel and tax authorities on client issues
• Assisting with reorganizations
• Researching compliance and planning issues
• Reviewing personal, corporate and trust tax returns
• Identifying planning opportunities and preparing correspondence describing the income tax implications of implementing transactions
• Researching client issues that arise from planning or compliance work using a variety of on-line sources
• Liaising with the client’s legal counsel
• Reviewing personal, trust and corporate tax returns and related compliance responsibilities
• Liaising with Canada Revenue Agency and relevant provincial ministries on client issues
• Corresponding with audit managers, staff and/or clients in answering clients’ specific personal, trust or corporate tax queries or about matters that arise from compliance or planning work
• Preparing tax election forms
• Assisting and managing the administration of personal and trust tax compliance seasons

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Discretionary bonus program
• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan
• Defined contribution pension plan
• Great vacation policy
• Firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year
• Statutory holidays
• Paid personal days (based on province of residence)
• Support and coaching from engaging colleagues
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• Freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior