The Indirect Tax team provides valuable advice to our clients on solving their most pressing sales tax issues. Our sales tax consultants work across a wide variety of industries and tax jurisdictions to assist our clients in identifying solutions and making informed decisions through researching tax laws, representing clients in tax controversy situations and recommending strategies to minimize their sales tax liabilities. 

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. Responsibilities:

• Serve as a Career 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 ensuring 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 concerning 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
• 7 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