Description:
As a Tax Managing Director within International Tax for RSM Canada, you will be responsible for the following job duties which are focus around three core concepts (Technical & Quality Expertise, People & Talent Management and Client Service/Business Development):
- Serve as a Career Advisor, mentor, coach or team leader to one or more employees, which will include providing honest and timely performance feedback – approximately 10- 20% of your time
- Work on multiple 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
- Advise clients on a full spectrum of International Tax services including planning, research, compliance, general mergers and acquisitions activities and transfer pricing
- Oversee and provide technical review of complex Tax returns – approximately 5 -10% of your time
- Assist with new business development, extended service and tax issue recognition for existing 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 – approximately 30 - 40% of your time
- Interact directly with clients handling questions, planning, consulting, etc. – approximately 20- 40% of your time
- Manage corporate international client needs with respect to global tax services
- Build relationships across lines of business to ensure excellent client service through an integrated service approach
- Remain up-to-date on current tax practices and changes in tax law
- Other duties as assigned
**All percentages may vary based on location, line of business, and client need**
Basic Qualifications
- Requires a minimum of a BA/BS Degree – preferably in Accounting or related field of study
- Requires one of the following active and in good standing: CPA or LLB / JD
- Requires a minimum 12 years of experience in Public Accounting with a focus in International Tax
- Comprehensive understanding of tax law/rules and implications
- Experience with International Tax compliance including, but not limited to forms T1134, T2, T106, NR301/NR302/NR303, as well as a demonstrated ability to supervise engagements involving: surplus, FAPI calculations, Pillar Two analysis, and Carrying on Business in Canada / Treaty eligibility analysis
- Strong technical skills in accounting, tax preparation and review within the international taxation environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to travel up to 15% of the time