Tax Manager - Canadian Corporations; Financial Services/Asset Management
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RSM Canada is looking for a Tax Manager to join the expanding our Business Tax - Financial Services practice. This role provides an opportunity to join a high-performing, high-growth tax practice while working with complex clients in one or more of the following sectors within our Financial Services practice:
Asset Management (including private equity, venture capital, and hedge funds), Financial Institutions, Insurance, Specialty Finance and Brokerage and Trading.
As a Tax Manager for RSM you will be responsible for the following job duties which are focused around three core concepts (Technical & Quality Expertise, People & Talent Management, and Client Service/Business Development):
Lead and manage the business relationship of complex engagements with a focus on high-value quality tax advice and seek to expand services to clients
Serve as a Performance Advisor, mentor or coach to one or more employees, which will include providing honest and timely performance feedback
Train and develop staff members
Work on multiple complex issues while communicating in a non-technical manner to facilitate communication between the client and the service team while managing the risk for both the client and the firm
Drive growth and profitability of industry/specialty area by generating new revenue on existing client portfolio, cross selling and new clients for the tax practice
Interact directly with clients handling questions, planning, consulting, etc. – approximately
Serving as Tax relationship leader while developing and executing the firm’s client service plan
Reviewing research findings and ensure conclusions are consistent with firm policies and professional standards
Build relationships across lines of business to ensure excellent client service through an integrated service approach
Manage client needs with respect to tax services and federal and state tax compliance
Remain up-to-date on current tax practices and changes in tax law
Some travel may be required
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree – preferably in Accounting or related field of study
CPA Designation
Working towards or completion of Masters of Tax or CPA In-depth Tax Program
5+ years of experience in Public Accounting preferably in a tax focused role
Ability to work closely with clients to answer questions or to collect necessary information for tax service requirements
Experience with one or more of the following:
Corporations, Partnerships and Trusts
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Preferred qualifications
Working knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act and technical aspects of tax compliance and accounting
Strong technical skills in tax preparation, developing tax focus areas
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Experience in dealing with international tax matters and tax review an asset
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