We at Baker Tilly are seeking a Senior Tax Manager to join our growing team. This position would report directly to our Tax Partner and provide support to all members of the tax team.

Baker Tilly is an independent member of Baker Tilly Canada. With member firms from coast to coast, we are one of the countrys largest associations of Chartered Professional Accounting firms. With an international network, we have a longstanding reputation for value-added accounting, tax, and advisory solutions. We embrace a model of client-focused, partner-led service and believe that quality of life for our high-performance team is important. We have strong community roots and believe in providing our clients with high-quality personalized services.

At Baker Tilly, we take pride in our client service and work-life balance for our team staff. We offer a competitive salary, flex time, and a comprehensive benefit package.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Review of a wide range of personal tax, review, and compilation engagements, and ensure all tax-related matters have been adequately addressed before filing.
• Review complex Canadian individual and corporate tax returns and other tax work prepared by staff.
• Review and approve technical research and tax planning recommendations for private companies.
• Deliver high-quality tax planning, services, and advice.
• Work closely with Partners and other senior staff on business tax compliance, tax provision, and tax advisory engagements.
• Lead special tax engagements.
• Build and manage client relationships at a senior level and identify client service opportunities.
• Provide support, coaching, and development of firm staff concerning tax knowledge and matters on an ongoing basis
• Preparation and presentation of technical sessions to firm staff.
• Managing engagement financials, including budgets, work-in-progress variances, and billing.

A successful candidate will have:

• Canadian Professional Accounting Designation (CPA) or equivalent.
• Successful completion of the CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Course or Master of Tax Program.
• 7-10+ years of public accounting experience with experience in a tax-specific environment.
• High proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), CaseWare, and TaxPrep is considered an asset.
• Excellent attention to detail and project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work both independently and demonstrated ability to work with others effectively as part of a team.
• Understanding of a client-focused, fast-paced work environment and the ability to effectively pivot between tasks, prioritize, and manage deliverables to meet conflicting deadlines.
• Experience working with owner-managed businesses is considered an asset.