Senior Tax Manager (Winnipeg)

Position Overview: Senior Tax Manager

We are seeking an experienced and intellectually curious Senior Tax Manager to enhance our team. This hybrid role requires in-office presence 2-3 days a week in Toronto.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sophisticated tax planning strategies tailored for a diverse client base.
• Prepare comprehensive reports for various projects, including tax compliance, consulting, objections, and appeals.
• Manage tax‑related mergers and acquisitions, encompassing due diligence, acquisition structuring, and business sale planning.
• Oversee tax compliance, including the review of personal, corporate, and trust tax returns.
• Conduct in‑depth research on complex tax issues, drafting memoranda for privately held businesses and high‑net‑worth individuals.
• Engage with tax authorities to articulate client positions and address any assessed discrepancies.
• Stay current with evolving tax codes, regulations, and industry practices, ensuring high‑level expertise.
• Consult on and implement tax reorganizations and estate planning initiatives, including post‑mortem tax strategies.
• Collaborate with partners, clients, and legal counsel to devise and execute effective tax and estate planning strategies.
• Serve as a technical resource for staff, providing guidance on resolving intricate issues.
• Leverage team members to meet client deliverables efficiently and within budget constraints.
• Mentor and develop junior staff throughout the year, fostering their professional growth.
• Author external publications and blog entries to disseminate knowledge and promote firm visibility.
• Participate in promotional events to enhance awareness of the firm’s services.

Qualifications

• Exceptional technical proficiency in tax matters.
• Acute attention to detail combined with an ability to grasp overarching concepts.
• Proficiency in managing multiple tasks within a dynamic and fast‑paced setting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a dedication to delivering exceptional client service.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, displaying a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Proven leadership, organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Team‑oriented mindset while maintaining the ability to work independently when necessary.

Education and Experience

• A relevant university degree.
• Completion of the In‑Depth Tax Program or a Master’s in Taxation.
• A minimum of 6 years of practical experience in public accounting, with at least 2 years in a managerial capacity.
• Extensive knowledge of Caseware/Caseview.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook) and tax software, including Taxprep, CCH Intelliconnect, Taxnet Pro, and Tax Find.

Core Competencies

• Highly organized with the capability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrates a positive, flexible attitude.
• Innovative problem‑solving abilities.
• Solid ethical standards and sound qualified judgment.
• Superior interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
• Self‑starter with a proactive approach to work.