EY Tax Manager - Private Client Services Ottawa 

Canada, Ontario, Ottawa 

674160596

As a Tax Manager, you will be a part of our Private Client Services (PCS) 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 post mortem planning, asset protection strategies and philanthropic planning. Our PCS practice works closely with other tax teams including our transaction tax and international tax group.

Your key responsibilities

• As a 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
• Liaise with the client’s legal counsel
• Review personal, trust and corporate tax returns and related compliance responsibilities
• 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

To qualify for the role you must have

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting and/or other appropriate academic major
• 5+ years of relevant tax experience or equivalent experience in business or industry
• Possess a Canadian CPA designation
• Completed the CPA In-Depth Tax Courses (or equivalent) (Good to have)
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team
• Possess organization and time management skills

Ideally, you’ll also have

• the ability to thrive within a fast-paced, professional services 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