JOB OVERVIEW

The Accounting and Tax practice is seeking a Cross Border Tax Manager to join our St. Catharines team. You will work with a team of experienced CPA professionals in a friendly and supportive environment. Established in St. Catharines in 1976, the Firm provides a full suite of accounting services to private enterprises, high-net-worth individuals, and non-profit organizations. The Firm offers growth opportunities, a flexible work environment, and an open management team.
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Manager to lead our team and drive operational excellence. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a strategic mindset, and the ability to foster a collaborative work environment.

REQUIREMENTS

• Canadian CPA designation;
• US State Certified Public Accountant designation or IRS Enrolled Agent (EA) designation;
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in Canadian and/or US personal tax preparation;
• Excellent client service skills with an aptitude to understand the clients’ business and maintain strong client relationships;
• Good sense of priorities and ability to manage multiple files under tight deadlines;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: $90,000.00-$130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• How far from the office are you located?

Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2025-09-0

• Prepare US and combined US-Canadian individual and trust income tax returns, including cases involving forms such as 3520, 5471, 8621, 8858, and 8938;
• Prepare personal State Income tax returns;
• Prepare FinCEN Form 114 – Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts;
• Complete ITIN Applications on Form W-7;
• Complete W8-BEN and W8-BEN-E forms to request reduced withholdings on US-sourced income;
• Prepare filings under the Streamlined Foreign Offshore Procedures for delinquent filers, including Form 14653;
• Review Canadian and US personal income tax returns prepared by junior staff;
• Stay current and be able to advise the firm and clients on relevant tax law developments;
• Provide industry and technical expertise relating to Canadian and U.S. individual income tax, social security, and international tax treaties through client interactions, technical work, management presentations, and high-quality deliverables;
• Preparation of financial statements and notes;
• Preparation of review or compilation working paper files, including unaudited financial statements;
• Preparation of corporate income tax returns including proposing solutions to corporate tax issues.;
• Continuously communicating with the Partner in respect to engagement progress – risks, issues, variances from plan in terms of time and budget;
• Taking full ownership of file completion;
• Identifying potential opportunities to provide additional services to clients;
• Develop relationships and networks internally and externally;
• Assisting in client/partner meetings or conducting short meetings independently, as required