First Nations/Metis/Inuit Candidates - Senior Manager, Indigenous Client Se

at  KPMG

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ARE YOU A FIRST NATIONS, METIS, OR INUIT PROFESSIONAL WHO WANTS TO SERVE THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF INDIGENOUS ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITIES AND CULTURES ACROSS CANADA?

We’re looking for you to join our team as a Senior Manager, Indigenous Client Services, in Prince George, BC.
As the Senior Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with First Nations clients and Indigenous-led organizations, providing expert guidance on tax planning, compliance, and exemption requirements, while building long-term relationships within Indigenous communities and stakeholders.

REQUIREMENTS

• Self-Identify as First Nations, Metis, or Inuit
• Strong oral/written communication skills
• Professional accounting designation with tax experience in public accounting
• In-depth knowledge of Indigenous culture, governance, treaties, reconciliation, and history in Canada
• Expertise in tax implications of the Indian Act, Section 149 exemptions, and structuring Indigenous businesses to preserve tax benefits
• Proficiency in trust and partnership taxation, as well as due diligence, M&A, and structuring Indigenous and non-Indigenous business relationships
• Strong people management, client service, and project management skills, with a focus on quality and client value
• Highly motivated, growth-oriented, and skilled in balancing priorities and mentoring others
  Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matter

• Lead client engagements in partnership with First Nations clients and Indigenous organizations.
• Collaborate on tax planning, compliance, due diligence, and M&A activities.
• Provide insights on tax exemptions under Section 87 of the Indian Act and Section 149 of the Income Tax Act.
• Review and guide the work of junior staff, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Conduct and present tax research, advising on planning opportunities and compliance strategies.
• Mentor and support staff in their professional development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Indigenous clients in First Nations communities, businesses, and non-profit sectors.