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Senior Tax Staff - Private Tax - Toronto (Toronto, ON, CA, M5H 0B3) @ EY Global Services

Toronto, ON, CA, M5H 0B3OnsiteFull-time
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<div> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Join EY and help to build a better working world. </span></p> </div> <div style="text-align:justify"> </div><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>The opportunity</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">As a Tax Staff, you will be a part of our Private Tax practice. You will be part of a team that are subject matter specialists who provide advice to high-net-worth business owners and individuals on domestic and cross-border tax planning, estate, wealth transfer and postmortem planning, asset protection strategies and philanthropic planning. Our Private Tax team works closely with our family office services practice acting as the tax advisor to family offices. This opportunity is ideal for someone who is a dynamic and entrepreneurially motivated individual who wishes to grow a long-term career in advising high net worth business owners and individuals.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Your key responsibilities</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">As a Tax Staff, you&apos;ll be responsible for recommending and implementing tax strategies that align with the client&apos;s objectives, corresponding with legal counsel and tax authorities on client issues, assisting with reorganizations, researching compliance and planning issues and reviewing personal, corporate and trust tax returns.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Skills and attributes for success</strong></span></p> <ul style="text-align:justify"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Identify planning opportunities and prepare correspondence describing the income tax implications of implementing transactions</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Research client issues that arise from planning or compliance work using a variety of on-line sources</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Liaise with the client’s legal counsel</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Review personal, trust and corporate tax returns</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Liaise with Canada Revenue Agency and relevant provincial ministries on client issues</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Correspond with audit managers, staff and/or clients in answering clients’ specific personal, trust or corporate tax queries or about matters that arise from compliance or planning work</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Prepare tax election forms</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Assist and manage the administration of personal and trust tax compliance seasons</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>To qualify for the role, you must have</strong></span></p> <ul style="text-align:justify"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">An undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting and/or other appropriate academic major</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">1 – 2 years of relevant tax experience or equivalent experience in business or industry</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Possess a Canadian CPA or CA designation, or a reciprocal CA designation recognized with the CICA</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Possess organization and time management skills</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Ideally, you’ll also</strong></span></p> <ul style="text-align:justify" type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Proactive attitude, commitment, and a highly motivated and driven team player</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>What we look for</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">We’re interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. We’re looking for people with a genuine passion for tax, and the future of tax, and are inspired to help the world’s leading multinational organizations meet complex tax obligations around the world. If you have the confidence to speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses worldwide, this role is for you.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>What we offer </strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">When you thrive, we thrive. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being:</span></p> <ul style="text-align:justify"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">$5,000 per year for mental health support benefits</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Wellbeing benefit of $1,200/year</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">EY reports salary ranges in accordance with applicable provincial pay transparency legislation. Individual salaries within the anticipated salary ranges noted below are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and applicable skill sets.</span></p> <ul style="text-align:justify" type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Toronto :$<span>65,500</span> to $<span>98,500</span></span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Explore how a career at EY is yours to build at <a href="https://www.ey.com/en_ca/careers/personalized-career-development">https://www.ey.com/en_ca/careers/personalized-career-development</a></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Discover how, when and where you can work at <a href="https://www.ey.com/en_ca/careers/flexibility-mobility">https://www.ey.com/en_ca/careers/flexibility-mobility</a> </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">To help create the best experience during the recruitment process, please describe any accommodations you may need.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Inclusiveness at EY </strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Inclusiveness is at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Learn about our commitment to Inclusiveness at <a href="https://www.ey.com/en_ca/about-us/corporate-responsibility/equity">https://www.ey.com/en_ca/about-us/corporate-responsibility/equity</a></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p><div style="border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.5pt;padding:0.0in 0.0in 1.0pt 0.0in"> <p style="border:none;padding:0.0in;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>EY | Building a better working world</strong></span></p> <p style="border:none;padding:0.0in;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="border:none;padding:0.0in;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.</span></p> <p style="border:none;padding:0.0in;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="border:none;padding:0.0in;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.</span></p> <p style="border:none;padding:0.0in;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="border:none;padding:0.0in;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.</span></p> <p style="border:none;padding:0.0in;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:justify"> </p> </div> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">At EY, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as one element of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve the candidate experience. While AI supports us in our process, human judgment and decision-making remain integral in our candidate experience. We are committed to the responsible use of AI, and our practices are continuously reviewed and refined to ensure they align with ethical principles and regulatory requirements.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">To all recruitment agencies: EY does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes submitted without a prior agreement or request from our hiring team will not be considered. EY is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.</span></p>

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