Senior Tax Staff - Private Tax - Montreal

EY • Montreal, QC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Tax Staff, you will be a part of EY's Private Tax practice. This team consists of subject matter specialists who provide advice to 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. The private tax team collaborates closely with the family office services practice, acting as the tax advisor to family offices. This opportunity is suited for a dynamic and entrepreneurially motivated individual seeking to build a long-term career in advising high net worth business owners and individuals.

Requirements

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting and / or other appropriate academic major
• 3 – 5 years of relevant tax experience or equivalent experience in business or industry
• A Canadian CPA or CA designation, or a reciprocal designation recognized with the CICA
• Completed or be working towards the In-Depth Tax Course (or equivalent)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent organization and time management skills

Nice To Haves

• A proactive approach, a high level of commitment, and a be a motivated, driven team player

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
• Identify planning opportunities and prepare correspondence describing the income tax implications of implementing transactions
• Research client issues that arise from planning or compliance work using a variety of on-line sources
• Liaise with the client’s legal counsel
• Liaise with Canada Revenue Agency and relevant provincial ministries on client issues
• Correspond 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
• Prepare tax election forms
• Assist and manage the administration of personal and trust tax compliance seasons

Benefits

• A competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business
• A discretionary bonus program
• A comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan
• A defined contribution pension plan
• A great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year
• Statutory holidays
• Paid personal days (based on province of residence)
• A range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being
• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees