Tax Manager

at  Global Path Consulting Services LLC

Job Function: Accounting
Reporting To: Senior Tax Manager
Job Type: Full time
Team Size To Manage: 6

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of recent work experience in public accounting
• 5+ years of experience in tax consulting

REQUIREMENTS:

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
• Completion of the In-depth Tax Program or in final year of In-depth Tax Program
• Extensive understanding of relevant tax legislation, corporate, personal and trust tax planning and compliance
• Ability to manage a team, delegate work and deliverables
• Demonstrate strong problem solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to engage clients to describe and market the firms’ services and deliver high-quality deliverables
• Solid understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles
• Experience preparing and reviewing domestic tax compliance and implementing tax reorganizations
• Experience working with accounting and tax software such as Caseware, JazzIt, and Quickbooks

• Work closely with senior team member and partners in all aspects of corporate tax initiatives and in the development and implementation of long term tax planning strategies for various clients.
• Collaborate with Tax Partners and other senior staff; actively identifying, evaluating and resolving tax risks and exposures.
• Manage a vast array of clients and overseeing multiple client engagements across various industries.
• Communicate and liaise with tax authorities and clients with matters concerning tax audits, appeals and tax positions.
• Prepare and review personal, corporate, trust and partnership tax returns along with other tax information forms and also preparing various tax election forms.
• Identify and document tax filing positions including risk analysis.
• Develop and implement tax strategies for clients to capitalize on business opportunities and documenting these tax strategies in memos or client letters.
• Manage tax compliance and consulting engagements and advise clients of project status and seek clarification on discrepancies, where applicable.
• Proactively resolve tax related issues with clients and other staff members through direct contact with clients, researching tax issues and documenting this research in tax memos or client letters.
• Contribute to client satisfaction by developing strong client relationships and providing them with quality, timely and responsive services and work products.
• Discuss complex tax issues with the engagement team and client management.
• Manage a portfolio of clients of varying size and scope and act as the point of contact for internal and external clients.
• Keep informed of current tax developments and effectively apply tax knowledge to client situations.
• Prepare practical and effective approaches to the client’s tax situation and arrive at appropriate conclusions.
• Review tax provisions, corporate tax filings, and information returns prepared by junior accountants.
• Coordinate and review the preparation of tax provisions and related financial statement disclosures for cross-border operations by ensuring accurate and timely reporting of tax liabilities, deferred tax assets/liabilities, and tax reserves in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
• Conduct research and analysis to assess the impact of tax law changes on the organization’s cross-border activities and provide proactive recommendations.
• Stay abreast of changes in international tax laws, regulations, and emerging trends.
• Build on technical competence by keeping up to date on tax developments and applying them in practical situations