Global Mobility Tax - Senior Manager Job Calgary area,Alberta Canada,Accounting

The opportunity

We are currently seeking a Senior Manager to join our People Advisory Services – Mobility Tax practice in Calgary. Our People Advisory Services practice (PAS) provides high-quality compliance and advisory solutions to help our clients drive organizational success through human capital. Our practice is one of the world's largest and has talented and innovative professionals dedicated to teamwork and exceptional client service.

People Advisory Services encompasses Mobility, Global Employment Tax Services, Total Rewards, HR Performance Improvement and Immigration services.

Using cutting-edge technology and working with team-oriented colleagues, the successful candidate will be responsible for securing and analyzing client tax data used in the preparation and/or review of tax compliance products. The Mobility Tax services include Canadian and US personal income tax, compliance and advisory services; mobility policy design; executive compensation advice; employer tax advice; and global coordination. You’ll be part of a team with a wide variety of experiences and a supportive environment.

Your key responsibilities

Interface with clients and colleagues, located throughout the world, by phone and in person

Analyze client tax data to determine appropriate and optimal Canadian and US filing positions, and to provide tax planning advice to clients

Review US and Canadian personal income tax returns

Advise clients on the tax implications of working in another tax jurisdiction

Seek increased revenue through both existing and new client relationships. Represent EY at external networking events

Tax technical research to support both compliance and advisory deliverables

Contribute to the national education program by preparing and/or delivering tax technical material

Leverage technology to maximize productivity

Manage the financials of client accounts by developing budgets, determining resource requirements, timely

invoicing and appropriate revenue recognition

Be responsible for leading and managing mobility engagements and business development efforts relating to Mobility other People Advisory Services.

Develop and innovate new service offerings

Manage and contribute to the attainment of group and individual goals by sharing knowledge, monitoring engagement and team performance, providing guidance and productive feedback, and facilitating teamwork

Contribute to a flexible, stable, and team-oriented working culture that fosters personal development and a positive attitude

Provide guidance to more junior colleagues on both tax technical and performance management skills

Identify opportunities for EY’s Mobility - People Advisory Service and other special services

Skills and attributes for success

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to share knowledge and motivate team as well as initiative to stay abreast of current trends and technical advancements

Sound professional judgement and high level of professionalism

Ability to innovate to adapt to the market.

Ideally, you’ll also have

Minimum of 8 years of US and/or Canadian global mobility tax work

A bachelor's degree in in accounting, finance, or a related field

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Enrolled Agent (EA) credential, either obtained or currently in progress

Knowledge of current automated tax processing systems and tax laws in an area of technical specialization as well as the ability to interpret actuarial concepts and results in the business context

A commitment to learning in a tax technical environment

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and Visio

What we look for

Strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development

People with a…