Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Want to get a BT Life?! At Baker Tilly Nova Scotia, you will work with a team of dynamic professionals who pride themselves on exceptional client service and a commitment to success. We also appreciate the value of work-life balance for our staff. We offer:

• a competitive salary;
• wellness and fitness incentives; 
• flex time; 
• a comprehensive benefits package. 

Baker Tilly Nova Scotia is an independent member of Baker Tilly Canada. With member firms from coast to coast, we are one of the country’s largest associations of chartered professional accounting firms. With an international network, we have a longstanding reputation for value-added audit, tax and advisory solutions. We embrace a model of client-focused, partner-led service and believe that quality of life for our high-performance team is important. We have strong community roots and believe in providing our clients with high quality personalized services.

A 15 partner, locally-owned firm located in Burnside, our office is comprised of over 100 professionals who serve companies at all stages of their development from emerging and owner-managed businesses to large private companies, not-for-profit organizations, governments, professionals and individuals.

Baker Tilly Nova Scotia Inc. has one of the most experienced and respected tax practices in Atlantic Canada. To support our growth, we are looking for a Senior Manager, Cross-Border Tax to join our team of private company focused specialists.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Working closely with the Tax Partners and other senior tax staff, to develop and implement tax planning assignments for clients with a cross-border focus
• Performing technical research, developing and documenting tax planning recommendations, interpreting Tax Treaties
• Reviewing/concurring US and Canadian individual and corporate tax returns and other tax work prepared by staff/managers.
• Meeting with clients and potential clients as part of the CB Tax Team
• Supporting and mentoring firm staff in respect of tax matters
• Identifying client service opportunities

A successful candidate will have:

• At least 4-6 years of tax experience in a professional services firm, with a minimum of 4 of those in US and/or cross-border tax
• Canadian and/or US CPA designation
• Completion of the CPA Canada In-depth Tax Course, CPA Canada Foundations of International Tax or US Masters of Tax would be an asset
• Ability to manage complex cross-border client assignments from inception to completion
• Comfortable working directly with clients
• Self-motivation with an ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Strong analytical skills and creativity to identify problems and potential solutions
• Strong proficiency in client-focused service
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Strong project management and organizational skills to handle multiple projects with conflicting time lines
• A passion for tax work!

Application Information:

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter to NSHR@bakertilly.ca referencing ‘Senior Manager, Cross-Border Tax 2019’ in the subject line.

*All applications are welcome, however, we will only contact candidates who are selected for interviews.