Senior Tax Manager/ Tax Manager
Tax Manager Starting from $100,000/year
Senior Tax Manager Starting from $120,000/year
Smythe LLP is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented Senior Tax Manager with solid tax planning and compliance experience to join our growing practice in our downtown Vancouver office.
Our firm
Smythe LLP is a leading professional services firm with offices in Vancouver, Langley and Nanaimo. Since 1980, Smythe has assisted clients in BC, Canada and across the border with their accounting, assurance, taxation, insolvency and advisory needs. Smythe’s clients include private, public, family-owned and non-profit organizations across a wide range of industries. Smythe is also a member of Allinial Global, one of the largest international accounting networks.
The firm’s diverse team comprises over 200 individuals in both professional and support roles, all of whom work together to achieve our mission of building meaningful connections, providing expertise and delivering enduring value to our clients.
The opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a self-starter to join the Smythe team. A s part of our Canadian Tax Group , you will work directly with clients and Partners to provide tax planning and compliance services to a diverse client base. The ideal candidate will be a Senior Tax Manager with solid public practice tax experience. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual who wants to work in a fast-paced environment with a growing firm.
This position generally requires working from our Vancouver office. Upon completing the probationary period, the successful candidate may work on a hybrid schedule.
Your day-to-day
You will be responsible for:
- Manage and coordinate tax planning and compliance services for corporations, partnerships, trusts and individuals
- Assist with tax advisory and planning engagements, including drafting written memorandums and instruction letters
- Identify opportunities to provide tax planning and other special services
- Adapt and prioritize to address client service needs; advise clients by delivering high quality tax service and advice
- Identify and research technical tax issues
- Remain up to date on new tax legislation and case law
- Provide mentoring and technical guidance to staff
What we’re looking for
To excel in this role, you will need:
- Minimum 3 years of relevant tax planning and compliance experience
- Completion of the In-Depth Tax Program
- Senior Tax Manager with strong analytical skills, the ability to identify and research tax issues and the creative spark to formulate innovative solutions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with inbound and outbound cross-border tax compliance, including foreign reporting (T106, T1134 and T1135 forms), foreign accrual property income and surplus pools (nice to have)
- General understanding of the Canada-US Tax Treaty (nice to have)
- Strong interpersonal skills combined with a passionate client service orientation
- Clear and above-par professional communication skills
- Willingness to collaborate and help audiences with varied degrees of technical expertise
- A personable and outgoing demeanor
- To be a self-motivated team player who is able to take initiative
In addition, you will need to:
- Be present in person at the Vancouver office. Upon completing the probationary period, you may be able to work on a hybrid schedule (2 days from the office and 3 days from home)
- Work additional hours during peak times (Feb - April and June)
- Occasionally travel in-town to visit clients or attend meetings. As such, access to a vehicle is preferred
- Work a set schedule for your work week to provide support to the practice groups
What Smythe offers
At Smythe, we strive to offer a competitive salary and benefits package that accurately reflects our people’s values and ambitions. We prioritize professional development and have fostered a dynamic and progressive work culture. As a firm, our focus is on collaboration and building personal relationships with clients, mentors and peers. Learn more about what you can expect from Life at Smythe by visiting our website (www.smythecpa.com) and following us on Instagram (@lifeatsmythe) and LinkedIn (@Smythe LLP).
We thank you for your interest in joining Smythe! We will get back to you regarding any updates to your application.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $100,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
- Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?
Work Location: In person
