Description:
As a Senior Manager, Indirect Tax for RSM Canada, you will be responsible for the following job duties relating to GST/HST, QST, B.C. PST, Saskatchewan PST and Manitoba PST. These duties will be focused around three core concepts: Technical & Quality Expertise, People & Talent Management, and Client Service/Business Development and are as follows:
Responsibilities
- Serve as a Performance Advisor, mentor or coach to one or more employees, which will include providing honest and timely performance feedback
- Provide technical training, where required, and assist in the review of technical responses prepared by the Indirect Tax team.
- Assist in the review of and work on multiple technical complex issues while communicating in a non-technical manner to facilitate communication between the client and the service team while managing the risk for both the client and the firm
- Lead and manage the business relationship of complex engagements with a focus on high-value quality indirect tax advice and seek to expand services to clients
- Drive growth and profitability of industry/specialty area by generating new revenue on existing client portfolio, cross selling and new clients for the tax practice
- Interact directly with clients handling questions, planning, consulting, etc.
- Serving as Tax client service coordinator while developing and executing the firm’s client service plan
- Reviewing research findings and ensure conclusions are consistent with firm policies and professional standards
- Build relationships across lines of business to ensure excellent client service through an integrated service approach
- Manage corporate client needs with respect to tax services and federal and provincial tax compliance
- Remain up-to-date on current tax practices and changes in tax law
- Other duties as assigned
- Some travel may be required
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- CPA Designation
- 8 or more years of public accounting experience or equivalent in law firms or industry.
- Must be able to support financial growth efforts and manage a book of business.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Preferred Qualifications:
- A proven record of simultaneously managing multiple projects and engagement teams for various clients
- Project management and critical thinking skills
- Ability to generate new business and extend service opportunities
- Experience in dealing with international tax matters a plus