Senior Manager – Canadian Corporate Tax

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Baker Tilly WM LLP is a leading midsize accounting and advisory firm based in Vancouver and Toronto. We provide value-added audit, tax and advisory solutions that support local businesses. We offer a full complement of professional services across every major industry sector, serving a broad range of clients, including large, publicly traded companies, emerging businesses, and owner-managed businesses.

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We are currently seeking a Senior Manager to join our tax practice in the Toronto office. This versatile role will involve working directly with a number of our staff and clients. We are looking for an individual whom is committed to a career in taxation and has the desire to take a lead role in managing provisions and tax engagements and contributing both to the growth of the firm and our clients.

Our tax practice offers the opportunity to work in a range of tax and succession planning areas including estate & trust compliance, personal and corporate tax planning, purchase and sale of private businesses, estate planning, and cross border investment and compliance. We are interested in meeting candidates with experience in any of these areas.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Build and manage client relationships at a senior level; advise clients by delivering high quality tax service and advice
• Reviewing complex Canadian corporate and partnership tax returns and other tax work prepared by staff
• Reviewing and approving technical research, tax planning recommendations for public and private companies.
• Working closely with all Tax Partners and other Senior staff on business tax compliance, tax provision and tax advisory engagements and to develop and implement tax planning for clients
• Identifying client service opportunities
• Actively mentor and coach staff to their highest potential

A successful candidate will have:

• 2+ years of managerial experience in Canadian Corporate Tax in a public accounting firm
• Ability to multi-task and manage a demanding workload and multiple deadlines
• At least 1 year of experience as a Senior Manager in Canadian Corporate Tax in a public accounting firm
• Canadian Professional Accounting Designation (CPA) or equivalent.
• Excellent problem-solving and communications skills, both verbal and written
• Strong leadership skills and ability to coach and develop team members
• Completion of the In-Depth Tax Program or Masters of Tax Program

Application Information:

What’s in it for you?

• A fully-stocked kitchen with breakfast foods, healthy snacks, and treats during tax season, plus coffee, tea, and drinks throughout the year
• Many entertaining social events throughout the year
• Career growth opportunities
• Client referral, employee referral, and vehicle purchase incentives
• Vacation (4 weeks/year)
• Annual management bonus program
• Monthly reimbursement towards parking or transit subsidy
• Monthly reimbursement for your smart phone fees
• An open-door culture promoting interaction with all staff levels, including partners
• Competitive total compensation package including extended health care, dental, and group life insurance benefits
• Health and Wellness Spending Account
• A smart casual dress code (client/day specific)
• Continuing Professional Development courses are provided to maintain your designation as well as numerous informal training and development opportunities. The Firm will also reimburse you for approved professional development fees and membership dues.
• Overtime meal reimbursements

How to Apply: We offer a competitive remuneration package based on experience and qualifications. Apply Now if you are a qualified candidate and are interested in the role. While we appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Note: Baker Tilly WM LLP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex (including gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, parental status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other non-merit factors. Baker Tilly WM LLP is dedicated to fostering, supporting and celebrating a diverse workplace. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process. Please contact us at [email protected] if you require accommodation. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.

Baker Tilly WM LLP is a member of Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative, which is a member of the global network of Baker Tilly International Limited. All members of Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative and Baker Tilly International Limited are separate and independent legal entities.