Tax Manager - Global Compliance and Reporting - Quebec City
Job description
In EY Tax, you’ll have the opportunity to help the world’s leading multinational organizations meet complex tax obligations around the world. You’ll get a unique glimpse deep inside a company’s business and become a trusted advisor, working collaboratively on a team that influences major business decisions. Demand has made this a rapidly growing area, and the relationships we build here translate into big business in other areas, making this a true priority.
The opportunity
As a Tax Manager, you will be part of our Global Compliance and Reporting (GCR) group which has talented and dynamic professionals who provide quality compliance and provision services to corporations, business owners and high net worth individuals in a wide range of areas and advise on domestic and foreign tax planning, wealth transfer, estate planning and asset protection strategies. Our GCR group works closely with the shareholders and management of our clients' family businesses and acts as their tax advisor. The ideal candidate for this opportunity is dynamic and entrepreneurially motivated with a desire to advance their long-term career as an advisor to business owners and high net worth individuals.
Your key responsibilities as a Tax Manager will be reviewing, managing, and coordinating tax compliance and provision work for clients. You will participate in the recommendation and implementation of tax strategies that are aligned with clients' business objectives, correspond with legal counsel and tax authorities on client issues, participate in reorganization planning, research compliance and planning issues, and review individual, corporate and trust tax returns. You'll also lead and team with talented and innovative professionals dedicated to client service.
Skills and attributes for success
- Execution of a variety of corporate, personal, trust and partnership assignments including planning, compliance, provisioning and controversy matters;
- Provide timely and high-quality services and work products that exceed client expectations;
- Coaching and mentoring more junior staff to execute assignments with accuracy and completeness;
- Enhance technical skills by remaining up-to-date on trends, new legislative developments and tax authority decisions, and apply them to complex situations relevant to the client;
- Identify opportunities for providing tax planning and other special services and contribute to thought leadership materials;
- Demonstrate professionalism through a positive and cooperative attitude and by maintaining the confidential and proprietary nature of client relationships and related work products.
- While proficiency in a language other than French is not a requirement for this role, some English communications with stakeholders outside of Quebec may be required from time to time.
To qualify for the role you must have
- An undergraduate degree in accounting or a related field and a minimum of 3 years of Canadian Corporate tax experience;
- An accounting designation CPA or other related experience or certification relevant to an area of specialization;
- Ideally have completed the CPA Canada Fundamental Tax Course or Master's degree in taxation;
- Excellent supervisory, analytical, and leadership ability;
- A commitment to learning in a tax technology environment;
- Strong project management and organizational skills;
- Ability to work with tight deadlines;
- Process oriented with excellent documentation skills;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Maturity, proactive attitude, commitment, and a highly motivated and driven team player.
What we look for
We’re interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. We’re looking for people with a genuine passion for tax, and the future of tax, and are inspired to help the world’s leading multinational organizations meet complex tax obligations around the world. If you have the confidence to speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses worldwide, this role is for you.
What we offer
At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:
- Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
- Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
- The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
About EY
As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.
Diversity and Inclusion at EY
Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advocating for the 2SLGBT+ community, promoting our Neurodiversity Centre of Excellence and Accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous people (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.