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Tax Senior Manager or Tax Partner
Toronto, ON
Competitive Compensation based on experience

Unfortunately, this position is no longer available.

We are assisting in the appointment of a Senior Tax Manager or potentially Partner for a large Toronto public accounting firm as part of their continuing growth of the tax practice.

You will be responsible for tax planning, compliance reviews, and team management, contributing heavily to the strategy of tax for the firm. You will concentrate on domestic tax for a variety of clients including individuals, partnerships, trusts and small and medium sized corporate.

Located in Toronto, the firm is in an excellent location for anyone living in the Greater Toronto Area or commuting in with the GO.

Responsibilities:

• Tax lead on small and medium sized client engagements.
• Develop an understanding of the client’s business as it relates to a particular area or assignment
• Plan and organize the tax team as required for preparation of tax returns, and conduct, document and present tax research
• Research tax issues and present conclusions to the shareholder or manager
• Provide daily guidance and coaching, and develop the tax knowledge of more junior tax team members
• Be a member of the full-service team to meet the operational tax needs of our clients
• Provide timely, high quality, exceptional service to our clients

Requirements:

• Over 7 years of experience in public accounting practice with a specialization in tax, preparing and reviewing personal, corporate and trust returns, estate tax planning, corporate reorganizations and dispute resolution
• Management of teams of tax professionals, setting objectives and planning projects.
• Demonstrates an understanding of increasingly complex tax concepts and effectively apply tax knowledge to client situations
• Professional Accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven ability to collaborate with firm client services teams
• Proven strong project management and organizational skills

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email your resume in confidence to adrian@winchesters.ca.

Tax Manager
London, Ontario
c.$100,000

Unfortunately, this position is no longer available.

We are working with a large public accounting firm to appoint a Tax Manager for their London offices. They have a great local reputation for their work and their employee environment. They are looking to expand the team and offer great development potential.

You will be responsible for review, overseeing large tax returns, resolving tax issues, communication internally and with tax authorities, researching and client projects. You will manage client relationships, business development, and identify opportunities for additional client services. You will also look to promote the firm through likes of seminars, and online media articles.

You will mentor, train, and support members of the tax team, managing the workflow, and optimising resources.

This firm values client focused individuals, with strong relationship building skills, adaptability, accountability, and a collaborative approach, coupled obviously with strong technical skills in the area of tax.

You will have a CPA designation, be working through your In-depth tax courses, and have in excess of 3 years tax experience.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email your resume in confidence to adrian@winchesters.ca.

Manager/Senior Manager – SR&ED Tax –
Full-time
 c.$135,000 dependent on experience

Unfortunately, this position is no longer available.

Our client is an International firm with a specialism in providing tax advice around SR&ED. They are looking to recruit a Manager or Senior Manager as part of their expansion in Ontario.

You will be responsible for working with large corporate organisation to understand and assess their projects, and manage the preparation and liaison with the CRA over their SR&ED claims.

You will have a technical background coupled with experience of SR&ED tax, enabling you to identify opportunities for claiming SR&ED. This will be backed by strong client relationship and project management skills.

It is intended that this will be part of a build up of the clients activities in Ontario and as such you will have opportunity of molding the role, and gaining promotion with the growth of the team. You will however need to be self sufficient and have a very solid understanding of this tax specialism.

• Technical and tax experience.
• Background in SR&ED
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, along with business development experience.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please get in touch adrian@winchesters.ca.

Tax Manager
Full-time
Midtown Toronto, ON
c.$100,000

Unfortunately, this position is no longer available.

We are working with a large GTA accounting firm to recruit a Tax Manager for their Midtown Toronto site. They have well-established tax and advisory teams and the scale to offer complex work and career development.

You will be responsible for tax planning, review, overseeing large tax returns/filings, resolving tax issues, communication internally and with CRA, researching new tax legislation, and client projects. You will manage client relationships, business development, and identify opportunities for additional client services.

You will mentor, train, and support members of the tax team, managing the workflow, and optimising resources.

This firm values client focused individuals, with strong relationship building skills, adaptability, accountability, and a collaborative approach, coupled obviously with strong technical skills in the area of tax.

• CPA designation, be working through your In-depth tax courses, and have in excess of 3 years tax experience.
• Excellent client and colleague relationship management skills.
• Strong Canadian corporate and personal tax knowledge.

If you would be interested in getting more information please apply in confidence to adrian@winchesters.ca.

Tax Senior (US Tax)
West GTA, ON
$80,000

Unfortunately, this position is no longer available.

Winchesters Taxation are recruiting for an experienced US Tax Specialist on behalf of a multi-office public accounting firm.

You will join the successful and expanding US tax practice of a firm that also provides audit, assurance, and Canadian tax services.

You will be responsible for preparing and reviewing US corporate and personal taxes, providing planning and advice on cross border structures and compliance, and researching and interpreting new legislation.

You will have involvement in client business development, and be key in relationship management, leading assignments and projects.

The successful candidate will have:

• Canadian or US CPA designation.
• 5 years post qualification experience in US tax and ideally in a public accounting practice.
• Strong interpersonal skills, motivated and ambitious.
• Excellent customer service/client relationship management skills..

This is a growing US tax team and offers opportunities for development. The role presents a great chance to grow your skills and career.

If you would like to find out more about the role email adrian@winchesters.ca in confidence.

Senior Manager – Tax (with Progression to Partner)
Toronto, ON
$150,000 – $200,000

Unfortunately, this position is no longer available.

I am working with a Toronto-based mid-sized accounting firm to recruit a Senior Manager who they aim will quickly move to the role Partner. This new role will allow them to increase the senior-level support required for their growing taxation practice.

This organization is part of a large group of companies with national and global coverage and they are growing with the increased inbound business.

They intend to further develop their tax function in Toronto and are looking for an experienced Senior Manager looking for progression to Partner. This will be a key hire in this development and the role offers both progression and an exciting opportunity to grow a business.

Working with mainly private and owner-managed clients, you will undertake tax engagements and implement tax planning strategies for their clients. Given the increased focus on developing the function, you will need to be highly client/customer service focused.

• Review client corporate and personal tax returns and identify planning opportunities.
• Research tax matters and develops a tax planning strategy.
• Preparation of tax memorandums, and tax due diligence.
• Understanding of interpretation and application of tax legislation.
• Leading projects and being a manager and mentor the team.
• Highlighting business development opportunities with clients.

You will possess the following experience:

• CPA, and In-Depth Tax Course/ Master of Tax (MTax)
• Experience at a senior level in the tax practice of an accounting firm.
• IT literacy and experience of Excel, tax software such as TaxPrep & tax research software.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and presentation skills, analytical, with strong attention to detail.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please send your resume to adrian@winchesters.ca in confidence or contact us.

Senior Manager – Tax
Oakville/Burlington, ON
$130,000-$160,000 base plus bonus

Unfortunately, this position is no longer available.

Our client is a well known mid-sized firm with an established tax practice.

The firm is looking for a Senior Manager – Tax to concentrate on managing the existing team, ensuring service is provided and signing off on work. The firm’s tax group has an excellent reputation and works mainly with private organizations. They have a friendly family atmosphere, whilst professional and offering the career opportunities required.

Responsibilities

• Ability to review corporate tax returns and identify planning opportunities.
• Tax research and develop tax planning strategies.
• Assist with client’s corporate reorganizations, transactions and other tax planning.
• Preparation of tax memorandums & due diligence reports;
• Interpreting and applying tax legislation.
• Ability to manage and coach team members.
• Identify and deliver business development opportunities.

Requirements

• CPA, and CICA In-Depth Tax Course or a Master of Tax (MTax)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Canadian tax role.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to organize, prepare and clearly present information to our clients and team.
• Must be able to handle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please send your resume in confidence to adrian@winchesters.ca.

Sales Tax Recovery Consultant
Toronto, ON
Excellent Package

Unfortunately, this position is no longer available.

We are recruiting for specialists in sales, indirect, commodity taxes to join a sales tax advisory and recovery business located in the Toronto area.

You will:

• Undertake engagements to identify recoveries for clients, managing the projects (plans, schedules, and required deliverables).
• You will liaise with clients, identify opportunities, and conduct client presentations.
• Gather data on returns, tax invoices, purchase orders, review and reconcile data and assess issues.

Experience:

• Degree level in Accounting and Finance or equivalent, and a detailed knowledge of and experience in Canadian sales tax.
• Experienced in dealing and negotiating with the Canada Revenue Agency and other relevant government agencies.

This role offers a demanding and highly rewarding role for specialists in sales tax.

Senior Manager, Tax
North York, ON
$130,000-$170,000 base plus bonus and other incentives, 4 weeks of vacation

Unfortunately, this position is no longer available.

Our client is a reputable mid-sized public accounting firm in North York with audit, advisory, and tax services. The firm is looking for a senior manager or manager of Canadian Corporate Tax to join the business and hopefully grow with the firm to become a partner. The firm’s tax group has an excellent reputation working primarily with private organizations and this individual will be reviewing personal and corporate tax work within his/her team along with, trust and estate planning work and some M&A work.

This firm is one where individuals join and don’t leave because of the great working environment and positive culture that they promote. Located in North York near Highway 401, the firm is in an excellent location for anyone living in the GTA or commuting in. Don’t wait any longer and apply now!

Responsibilities

• Ability to review large corporate tax returns and identify planning opportunities;
• Research Canadian tax matters and develop tax planning strategies;
• Developing international tax planning initiatives and strategies;
• Assist with corporate reorganizations, transactions, and other tax planning;
• Preparation of tax memorandums;
• Preparation of tax due diligence reports;
• Expertise in interpreting and applying tax legislation;
• Ability to train and manage junior team members;
• Identify business development opportunities;

Requirements:

• CPA, CA, CGA, or CMA, lawyer, CICA In-Depth Tax Course or a Master of Tax completed;
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a tax role with Canadian Core and International Tax experience;
• Computer proficient; knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, TaxPrep, TaxnetPro/CCH or similar tax research software;
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to organize, prepare, and clearly present information to our clients and team;
• Must be able to handle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please send your resume in confidence to adrian@winchesters.ca. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted.