Manager, Tax

Who Are We?

Rise is not your typical accounting firm. We go beyond the traditional role associated with most accounting firms and become trusted business partners and advisors for our clients.

Since 1979, we've been helping clients of all sizes create the businesses and lifestyles they envision by delivering expert insights and financial guidance.

We work primarily with privately-owned businesses to provide a unique, customized, and coordinated mix of services, including accounting and assurance, tax planning and advisory, mergers & acquisitions advisory, and estate and succession planning.

Why Work With Us?

We are a diverse and growth oriented team consisting of highly experienced professionals who provide big firm solutions to privately-owned clients.

Our team has accomplished great things in the past few years, and we're looking for more people to join us—people who are passionate, take pride and ownership of their work, adopt a growth mindset and are committed to providing outstanding support to our clients.

Our leadership team is focused on fostering a learning environment. We prioritize employee engagement, growth, and the advancement of our team members as we know your growth will help our organization grow.

Life at Rise CPA

As part of Rise, we're here to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. We invest in you by creating a positive work environment to maximize your potential. Below are a few of the incredible perks and benefits you can expect to receive while working at Rise:

• Competitive compensation package
• Commitment to support your continued professional development
• Opportunities to advance and grow in the firm
• Hybrid workplace and flexible hours
• Collaborative environment and open-door policy – easy access to Partners and Management
• Paid health & wellness days
• 4-day summer work weeks in July and August
• Flexible dress code
• In-house training programs
• Social and community events held year round

About the Role

In this client facing leadership role, you will work closely with other members of the tax group and the management team to implement tax and business planning strategies for new and existing clients.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Preparing tax technical research, tax correspondence and memos
• Reviewing complex tax compliance, including tax returns and election forms
• Providing support for team members on tax related matters for all clients
• Supporting the development and coaching of other professionals and junior members
• Working with other team members to review potential planning opportunities and to generate additional business for the firm from existing clients

Required Experience, Qualifications and Characteristics:

• Designated CPA
• Currently enrolled in, or has completed, the CPA Canada In-depth Tax Course
• 4+ years of public practice experience, with a minimum of 2 in Canadian private company tax
• Strong tax compliance background with an understanding of the issues and challenges faced by small-to-medium sized businesses
• Experience with tax reorganizations and transactions
• Independent, highly motivated, and a self-starter
• Multi-tasker and can manage multiple clients simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) – and commitment to maintaining an open, transparent dialogue with colleagues and clients
• Effective relationship-builder - we want our clients and your direct reports to enjoy working with you
• 'One Team' mindset – openness to collaborate with all colleagues and bring positive energy to the team

Annual Salary Range: $95,000 - $130,000

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? Apply Now.

Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted to set up an interview.