About the Opportunity
A well-established accounting firm in Grande Prairie is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join its growing tax advisory practice.
This is an opportunity for a tax professional who enjoys working directly with partners, business owners, and their advisors on corporate reorganizations, succession planning, estate planning, and other complex tax matters.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take a significant role in developing and delivering advisory solutions for privately owned businesses and high-net-worth individuals, while working alongside experienced accountants and advisors.
This is not primarily a compliance role. While a strong understanding of Canadian corporate and personal tax compliance is important, the role focuses on applying that knowledge to proactive tax planning and reorganizations.
Key Responsibilities
Tax Advisory & Reorganizations
- Lead and assist with Canadian tax planning engagements for privately owned businesses and their shareholders.
- Design and implement corporate reorganizations, including:
- Estate freezes
- Section 85 rollovers
- Section 86 reorganizations
- Capital reorganizations
- Share exchanges
- Corporate acquisitions and dispositions
- Holding company and operating company reorganizations
- Butterfly transactions and related divisive reorganizations
- Shareholder succession and intergenerational transfers
- Post-mortem and estate planning strategies
- Analyze transactions from both a tax and business perspective and identify planning opportunities and risks.
- Prepare and review detailed tax calculations, transaction steps, implementation plans and supporting documentation.
- Research complex tax issues and develop practical recommendations for clients and engagement teams.
- Work closely with lawyers, financial planners, investment professionals and other external advisors when required.
Client Relationships
- Work directly with business owners, entrepreneurs and professional advisors.
- Develop a strong understanding of clients' businesses, ownership structures and long-term objectives.
- Communicate complex tax concepts in a clear and practical manner.
- Participate in client meetings and present recommendations and planning strategies.
- Develop trusted advisor relationships and identify opportunities for additional tax and advisory services.
Engagement Management
- Manage multiple advisory engagements from initial planning through implementation.
- Establish engagement scope, timelines, and budgets.
- Delegate work to other professionals and provide coaching and technical guidance.
- Review work prepared by other team members and ensure appropriate technical quality.
- Maintain appropriate documentation and ensure tax planning files meet professional standards.
Tax Technical Leadership
- Stay current with changes to Canadian federal and provincial tax legislation, CRA administrative positions, and relevant case law.
- Research and resolve complex tax questions.
- Develop internal technical resources, templates, and planning tools.
- Share technical knowledge with the broader firm through training and mentoring.
- Assist partners with complex tax matters and contribute to the development of the firm's tax advisory practice.
Qualifications
- Open to pursuing, in progress, or has completed the In-Depth Tax Program
- Canadian tax experience within a public accounting environment.
- Approximately 3+ years of progressive Canadian tax experience, with experience in tax planning and advisory work.
- Strong knowledge of Canadian corporate and personal taxation.
- Demonstrated experience with corporate reorganizations and tax planning for privately owned businesses.
- Strong technical research and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
- Strong client-service orientation and the ability to develop trusted relationships with business owners.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is someone who:
- Enjoys solving problems rather than simply completing compliance work.
- Has a strong interest in corporate tax planning and reorganizations.
- Can take a complex tax issue and turn it into a practical solution for a client.
- Is comfortable participating in client meetings and explaining recommendations.
- Has strong attention to detail without losing sight of the overall business objective.
- Wants to build a career in tax advisory and develop into a senior technical and client-facing tax professional.
- Is entrepreneurial and interested in helping grow a specialized tax advisory practice.
Candidates with experience in estate freezes, intergenerational transfers, corporate reorganizations, shareholder transactions, business sales or acquisitions, and succession planning are particularly encouraged to apply.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on sophisticated tax planning matters with privately owned businesses and their owners.
- Significant client contact and opportunity to develop advisory relationships.
- Exposure to a broad range of corporate reorganizations and succession planning matters.
- A collaborative environment with experienced accounting and advisory professionals.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a growing tax advisory practice.
- Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
- Flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on work-life balance.
To Apply
If you are an experienced Canadian tax professional looking for an opportunity to move beyond traditional compliance work and build your career in tax advisory and corporate reorganizations, we would like to hear from you.
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your tax experience.
We will treat all inquiries and applications confidentially.
Benefits:
- Company events
- Disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Work Location: In person
