Senior Manager

Overview At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world. Working with the Tax Managers and Partners, the successful candidate will provide compliance-related tax services. You will be responsible for a variety of technical, administrative, and support functions, including working with the partner in charge and senior management to provide compliance related tax services to our many clients. What you will do Leading small and medium sized client engagements; Tax Compliance Management - Canadian and US personal tax - tax returns, tax projections, tax equalizations, tax briefings with assignees, cross-border (shadow) payroll; International Assignment Program Management - Manage all aspects of a client engagement; Working closely with a Partner, Executive Director and Senior Managers on tax compliance work for clients; Reviewing the work of junior staff for accuracy and completeness; Providing ongoing support and mentoring for the professional development of staff; Work with other office members on global clients and proposals. What you bring to the role As a Manager/ Senior Manager: Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a public accounting firm specializing in personal Canadian and US tax and/or expertise in cross-border Canada-US payroll matters; Strong time-management abilities and self-motivation; Excellent written and verbal communication skills allowing effective interaction with staff and clients;  Enthusiastic with a desire to learn; Organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines; Ability to work both independently and within a team environment; Excellent client service skills, with the ability to understand the clients' businesses; Excellent computer skills – Excel experience is required; Enrollment in an accounting designation is required ( CPA, Canada or CPA, US) Enrollment in courses to obtain the US title of « Enrolled Agent » is an asset Ability and interest in developing new markets and in working in a growing business environment.  Professionalism in the execution of tasks. High level of drive, enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work.  Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams. The person in this role will be responsible for supervising employees in Quebec in the Internal Mobility department, with frequent communications outside Quebec. This person will need to understand and interpret communications in English from other countries and government entities. Providing you with the support you need to be at your best Our Values, The KPMG Way Integrity , we do what is right | Excellence , we never stop learning and improving | Courage , we think and act boldly | Together , we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better , we do what matters KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling . AI Usage We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework. We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.