Manager, U.S. Individual Tax

Job Details Description Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change. Make an impact with our U.S. Individual Tax team as a Manager. This diverse team of professionals delivers customized tax strategies within a complex and dynamic regulatory framework. As a trusted advisor, you’ll deliver innovative, strategic plans that address clients’ cross-border needs and minimize tax liability. MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada. Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices. Responsibilities Lead multiple client facing engagement teams responsible for the completion of U.S. Individual tax engagements involving advice on tax planning opportunities, tax minimization strategies, and compliance issues Assist organizations in deciding which US Individual structure will be the most effective from a tax perspective – subsidiary, branch, or joint-venture partnership; as well as assisting clients in choosing effective methods of capitalization and financing that are efficient Accountable for the delivery of industry and technical expertise relating to complex tax and assurance issues through high quality deliverables such as: client interactions, reports, technical work, and management presentations Perform due diligence or modeling with respect to potential acquisitions by Canadian entities of US subsidiaries, partnerships or business operations Review domestic/international federal and multi-state individual information returns Manage project financials (budgets, WIPS, timely billing and collection and variance recognition) Correspond with team members and clients in response to specific individual tax queries Review, investigate and correct discrepancies and irregularities in financial entries and reports Research client issues that arise from compliance or planning work such as the effects of various tax treaty provisions on the taxpayer (capital gains, dividends, business profits, etc.) Contribute to the preparation and delivery of competitive proposals to meet client needs Collaborate with client engagement team prior to commencement of client work to discuss roles and responsibilities, risk areas, materiality and deadlines Think strategically about client needs by understanding their business and key risks Identify ways to maximize the relationship with clients and deliver added value Maintain high quality control by reviewing tax returns and other work done from other team members for accuracy and completeness; provide feedback to team members Monitor project timelines against targets, adjust where necessary; advise clients of project status and seek clarification on discrepancies where applicable Network and take a leadership role in the local professional, business, and community while raising awareness of MNP and looking for new business development opportunities Leverage team appropriately to ensure proper documentation is prepared for the client and procedures relating to the file are followed accordingly Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes Develop, coach, and train team members towards professional and personal development Conduct formal, written annual performance reviews Promote regular attendance, balanced lifestyle and high standard of team wellness Attend internal MNP courses to further develop accounting and assurance knowledge Skills and Experience Completion of a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or U.S. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation Working towards or possesses a Master’s Degree in U.S. Taxation or Law or Member of the Bar is considered an asset 5 to 8 years of relevant work experience in public accounting and/or tax consulting Extensive knowledge of and experience working in U.S. Individual Tax Solid understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles Experience preparing and reviewing S. tax compliance and implementing of tax reorganizations Working knowledge of transfer pricing tax concepts Experience working with, or exposure to, accounting and tax software such as CaseWare, GoSystem, ProSystem and Profile Strong computer literacy including effective working skills of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Some travel may be required