Senior Manager - Private Tax Saskatoon jobs at Ey in Canada, Saskatoon

As an Assurance Manager, you will be a professional member of Assurance practice. Together with our substantial investments in technology, knowledge, and learning resources for our audit professionals, you will be part of the team that delivers quality assurance services to our clients and their stakeholders.

Your key responsibilities

As an Assurance Manager you will deliver quality assurance services to our clients and their stakeholders. You will:

• Prepare and analyze financial statements to ensure they are in compliance with IFRS and/or GAAP and applicable regulatory standards.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with client management throughout the year. Establish expectations of value to be delivered.
• Participate in performing audit procedures, especially focusing on complex and/or specialized issues.
• Collaborate to plan engagement objectives and an audit strategy that complies with professional standards and appropriately addresses risk.
• Understand the client's industry and recognize key performance drivers, business trends, and emerging technical and industry developments.
• Stay informed of general business/economic developments and their impact to the client. Develop people by encouraging individuals to think for themselves and take responsibility for their contributions to the team.
• Delegate work successfully. Conduct timely performance reviews and provide performance feedback/training. Lead by example.
• Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery.
• Maintain an educational program to continually develop skills. Maintain cooperative relationships with other engagement teams.
• Monitor the engagement team's progress against the plan and alter it when needed. Generate new business opportunities.
• Understand EY and it's service lines and actively assess/present ways to apply knowledge and services.
• Develop long-term relationships and networks both internally and externally

Skills and attributes for success

• Excellent project management skills
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• A dedication to teamwork and leadership
• Integrity within a professional environment

What we look for

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or related field
• Post-graduate diploma or degree in Accounting preferred
• Canadian CPA/CA designation or reciprocal CPA/CA designation mandatory
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in an accounting firm
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and auditing standards, including GAAP and PCAOB regulations
• Experience auditing publicly listed companies, demonstrating a strong understanding of IFRS and/or GAAP accounting standards to ensure compliance and deliver high-quality audit services
• The ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic team-oriented environment

MENA Tax - Global Compliance & Reporting, Senior Consultant

As part of a MENA team, you will be providing high quality tax accounting and tax compliance services to clients across a range of industries. You will look after service delivery, coordination, issue resolution, and contract management of large-scale projects where you will need to execute the delivery of tax accounting and compliance services by EY teams in the region.

Key responsibilities

You will work hand in hand with our tax and accounting professionals to help deliver our clients’ tax compliance and reporting needs. You will also establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships with clients to help ensure that the services delivered are of the highest standards and are done on time.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day execution of client engagements, monitor progress and deliverables, partake in the necessary standardized processes, anticipate and identify risks, escalate issues as appropriate and follow performance-improvement solutions.

In addition to the above, you will be supporting the team in marketing and business development initiatives to grow our GCR client base in the region. You are also expected to support GCR proposals by providing assistance on fee gathering for corporate income tax including Pillar Two taxes.

Skills and attributes for success

If you are an excellent communicator and detail-oriented professional who is comfortable working across borders with a wide network of people and with large amount of data specifically around tax accounting, you will be perfect for the role.

Qualifications & Experience

• A bachelor's degree with strong academic credentials in accounting, business, finance, taxation or any related essential fields.
• An MBA, Masters or another related advanced degree and/or professional qualifications e.g. CA, CPA, ACCA, CTA, ADIT or equivalent qualification.
• Strong knowledge and minimum 3 years of experience in tax compliance, financial reporting and ERP systems, ideally within a large professional services company or similar environment.

You will also have

• Experience of dealing with multinational clients and ability to work in multi-cultural environment.
• Strong expertise in tax accounting and reporting, tax provisioning, tax reconciliations, and group consolidation tax workings under IAS 12, ASC 740, or similar standards.
• Experience in end-to-end tax CIT compliance, Pillar Two calculations and reporting, supported by strong proficiency in tax filing software and automation tools
• Excellent analytical, management and leadership skills.
• Effective organization and time management skills with ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

As an Assurance Manager, you will be a professional member of our Enterprise team. Our Enterprise practice provides specialized accounting and review services (review engagements, notices to reader (compilation), personal and corporate taxes) to small businesses and individuals.

Your key responsibilities

Together with our substantial investments in technology, knowledge, and learning resources for our professionals, these enable you to deliver quality assurance services to our clients and their stakeholders as our Assurance manager.

Skills and attributes for success

• Responsible for planning and managing Notice to Reader (NTR) and Review Engagements along with the required tax filings
• Prepare deliverables tailored to client needs
• Supervise engagement teams and review work performed
• Establish and maintain relationship with client management
• Understand the client’s industry sector and recognize key performance drivers, business trends, and new technical and industry developments
• Stay informed of new economic developments and their impact on clients
• Continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery
• Attend training programs to continually develop skills
• Maintain cooperative relationships and foster mutual support with other EY service line teams
  

To qualify for the role you must have

• Completion of a CPA designation preferred
• A minimum of 5-7 years’ relevant work experience in public accounting
• Extensive knowledge of financial accounting and ASPE Standards
• Solid understanding of business concepts and issues related to privately owned businesses
• Strong personal and corporate tax knowledge
• Excellent PC skills and experience working with Taxprep, Caseware, Caseview, Quickbooks and Sage would be preferred.
• Outstanding client communication skills and dedication to providing exceptional and timely client service
• Ability to lead teams and manage engagement profitability
• Superior multi-tasking skills
• Prior experience working independently under little supervision
  

Ideally, you’ll also have

• The ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic team-oriented environment

What we offer

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
  

As a U.S. Private Tax Manager, you will be a part of our U.S. Private Tax Practice. You will be part of a team that are subject matter specialists who provide advice to private organizations and high net worth business owners and individuals on domestic and cross-border tax planning, estate, wealth transfer and postmortem planning, asset protection strategies and philanthropic planning. Our PCS practice works closely with other tax teams including our transaction tax and international tax groups.

Your key responsibilities

Managers in our U.S. Private tax practice are responsible for recommending and implementing tax strategies that align with the client's objectives, corresponding with tax authorities on client issues, researching compliance & planning issues, and reviewing personal, corporate and trust tax returns.

Skills and attributes for success include the ability to

• Demonstrating a thorough understanding of U.S. tax concepts as it relates to U.S. federal and state income tax compliance
• Identify planning opportunities and prepare correspondence describing the income tax implications of implementing transactions
• Establishing and maintaining long-term working relationships with clients.
• Pursuing and sharing knowledge to develop professionally and enhance service delivery.
• Identifying and selling opportunities for tax planning and other special services.
• Leveraging technology to continually maximize productivity.
• Research client issues that arise from planning or compliance work using a variety of on-line sources
• Review personal, trust and corporate tax returns and related compliance responsibilities
• Liaise with the Internal Revenue Service and Canada Revenue Agency and relevant U.S. state/provincial tax authorities on client issues
• Correspond with audit managers, staff and/or clients in answering client’s specific personal, trust or corporate tax queries or about matters that arise from compliance or planning work
• Contributing to a flexible, stable, and team-oriented working culture that fosters personal professional development.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting and / or another appropriate academic major
• 5+ years of relevant U.S. tax experience or equivalent experience in business or industry
• An accounting designation or other related experience or certification relevant to this area of specialization i.e., completion of a US CPA and or an IRS Enrolled Agent (“EA”)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
• Exceptional organization and time management skills enabling you to thrive within a fast-paced, professional services environment
• Ability to work with tight deadlines
  Process oriented with excellent documentation skills

What we look for

What we offer

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 to 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, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• 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

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior Tax Manager, you will be responsible for recommending and implementing tax strategies that align with the client's objectives, corresponding with legal counsel and tax authorities on client issues, assisting with reorganizations, researching compliance and planning issues and reviewing personal, corporate and trust tax returns.

Skills and attributes for success

• Identify planning opportunities and prepare correspondence describing the income tax implications of implementing transactions
• Research client issues that arise from planning or compliance work using a variety of on-line sources
• Coaching and mentoring more junior staff to execute assignments with accuracy and completeness
• Liaise with the client’s legal counsel
• Review personal, trust and corporate tax returns
• Liaise with Canada Revenue Agency and relevant provincial ministries on client issues
• Correspond with audit managers, staff and/or clients in answering clients’ specific personal, trust or corporate tax queries or about matters that arise from compliance or planning work
• Prepare tax election forms
• Assist and manage the administration of personal and trust tax compliance seasons
• Demonstrate professionalism through a positive and cooperative attitude and by maintaining the confidential and proprietary nature of client relationships and related work products.

To qualify for the role you must have

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting and/or other appropriate academic major
• 7 years of relevant tax experience or equivalent experience in business or industry
• Possess a Canadian CPA
• Completed the In-Depth Tax Course (or equivalent)
• Ability to lead small, medium and large sized client engagements and interact effectively with clients and internal team members
• The successful candidate must lead by example and have proven leadership and people management skills
• Ability to research and write utilizing electronic tax tools
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to work with tight deadlines
• Process oriented with excellent documentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Proactive attitude, commitment, and a highly motivated and driven team player

What we look for

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

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior Manager, you will focus exclusively on helping private and family-owned companies take advantage of opportunities and address challenges unique to them. You will offer hands on personalized service of a boutique style firm coupled with the breadth of service offerings and brand only a local network can provide.

Skills and attributes for success

• Supervise engagement teams and review work performed
• Continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery
• Maintain cooperative relationships and foster mutual support with other EY service line teams
• Successfully monitor the engagement team against the budget, and alter if necessary
• Engagement billing and monitoring collections
• Identify/communicate relevant trends, developments, and key performance drivers relevant to the client.
• Responsible for planning and managing Notice to Reader (NTR) and Review Engagements along with the required tax filings
• Prepare deliverables tailored to client needs and meeting required deadlines
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the client's industry and marketplace.
• Develop people by encouraging individuals to think for themselves and take responsibility for their contributions to the team.
• Successfully delegate to all levels of staff.
• Conduct performance reviews, serve as a positive leader and mentor, and contribute to performance feedback/training.

To qualify for the role you must have

• An undergraduate degree or a graduate degree with a minimum of 8+ years of related work experience with preference on public practice experience.
• Must have a Canadian CPA, CA designation, or possess a reciprocal CPA, CA designation recognized with CPA Saskatchewan.
• Extensive knowledge of financial accounting and ASPE Standards
• Solid understanding of business concepts and issues related to privately owned businesses
• Strong personal and corporate tax knowledge
• Excellent PC skills and experience working with Taxprep, Caseware, Caseview, Quickbooks and Sage
• Outstanding client communication skills and dedication to providing exceptional and timely client services
• Ability to lead teams and manage engagement profitability
• Superior multi-tasking skills
• Professional presence with the ability to quickly establish personal credibility and demonstrate expertise.
• Ability to take a pragmatic approach to issues that underpin client relationships while demonstrating and living the firm's values
• Excellent project management and leadership skills (lead by example)
  

Ideally, you’ll also have

• The ability to work independently in a fast-paced, a dynamic team-oriented environment

What we offer

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:a

• 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

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

As an Assurance Manager, you will be a professional member of our Enterprise team. Our Enterprise practice provides specialized accounting and review services (review engagements, notices to reader (compilation), personal and corporate taxes) to small businesses and individuals.

Your key responsibilities

Together with our substantial investments in technology, knowledge, and learning resources for our professionals, these enable you to deliver quality assurance services to our clients and their stakeholders as our Assurance manager.

Skills and attributes for success

• Responsible for planning and managing Notice to Reader (NTR) and Review Engagements along with the required tax filings

• Prepare deliverables tailored to client needs

• Supervise engagement teams and review work performed

• Establish and maintain relationship with client management

• Understand the client’s industry sector and recognize key performance drivers, business trends, and new technical and industry developments

• Stay informed of new economic developments and their impact on clients

• Continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery

• Attend training programs to continually develop skills

• Maintain cooperative relationships and foster mutual support with other EY service line teams

To qualify for the role you must have

• Completion of a CPA designation

• A minimum of 4 years’ relevant work experience in public accounting

• Extensive knowledge of financial accounting and ASPE Standards

• Solid understanding of business concepts and issues related to privately owned businesses

• Strong personal and corporate tax knowledge

• Excellent PC skills and experience working with Taxprep, Caseware, Caseview, Quickbooks and Sage

• Outstanding client communication skills and dedication to providing exceptional and timely client service

• Ability to lead teams and manage engagement profitability

• Superior multi-tasking skills

• Prior experience working independently under little supervision

Ideally, you’ll also have

• The ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic team-oriented environment

What we offer

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

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.