US Tax Manager
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- Minimum of 4 to 6 years of progressive experience in US tax compliance within a public accounting or professional services environment.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced US Tax Manager to join a growing public accounting and advisory team specializing in cross border tax compliance and consulting. This role is ideal for a tax professional with expertise in US federal income tax, cross border taxation, international tax reporting, tax compliance, and client advisory services. The US Tax Manager will oversee complex tax engagements, mentor junior team members, and deliver high quality tax solutions for individuals, trusts, partnerships, and privately held businesses with US and international tax reporting obligations.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review complex US individual income tax returns, including Forms 1040 and 1040NR, while ensuring compliance with current federal tax regulations.
- Prepare and review international information reporting forms, including FinCEN Form 114 (FBAR), Forms 3520, 3520-A, 5471, 8858, 8621, and 8865.
- Research and analyze complex US tax issues involving residency determination, income sourcing, foreign tax credits, tax treaties, and international reporting requirements.
- Manage multiple tax engagements simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining exceptional quality standards.
- Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and ongoing coaching to junior tax professionals to support professional development and knowledge sharing.
- Collaborate with cross functional professionals to develop tax strategies and provide comprehensive client service.
- Identify tax planning opportunities and recommend practical solutions that improve compliance and minimize tax risk.
- Maintain current knowledge of changes in US tax legislation, IRS regulations, and international tax reporting requirements.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive communication, technical expertise, and proactive service.
- Contribute to process improvements, workflow optimization, and best practices that enhance operational efficiency and service delivery.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4 to 6 years of progressive experience in US tax compliance within a public accounting or professional services environment.
- US CPA, Enrolled Agent (EA), or active pursuit of one of these professional designations is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of US federal income tax laws, international tax reporting, cross border taxation, and foreign information reporting requirements.
- Experience preparing and reviewing complex US individual tax returns and international tax forms.
- Excellent tax research, analytical thinking, and problem solving skills.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex tax concepts clearly.
- Proven leadership experience mentoring, coaching, or supervising junior accounting or tax professionals.
- Proficiency with tax preparation software, Microsoft Office applications, and accounting technology platforms.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience serving high net worth individuals, privately held businesses, trusts, partnerships, or owner managed enterprises.
- Knowledge of cross border tax planning and compliance involving both US and international tax matters.
- Familiarity with foreign tax credits, tax treaty analysis, and international tax compliance strategies.
- Experience improving tax processes, implementing workflow efficiencies, and supporting continuous process improvement initiatives.
- Strong client relationship management skills with a commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
- Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast paced professional environment.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The US Tax Manager at Talnt will prepare and review complex US individual and international tax filings, manage several engagements at once, and coach junior tax staff. The role also involves advising clients and improving tax processes.
Requirements
Candidates need a bachelor's degree, 4 to 6 years of US tax compliance experience, and strong knowledge of US federal and international tax reporting. A CPA or Enrolled Agent designation is preferred, along with prior mentoring or supervisory experience.
Skills
- US federal income tax
- Form 1040
- Form 1040NR
- FinCEN Form 114 (FBAR)
- Form 3520
- Form 3520-A
- Form 5471
- Form 8858
- Form 8621
- Form 8865
- Foreign tax credits
- Tax treaty analysis
- Tax research
- Tax preparation software
- Microsoft Office
- Accounting technology platforms
- Project management
- Mentoring and coaching
- Workflow optimization
- Tax planning
Categories
- Consulting
- Finance & Accounting
- Legal
Keywords
- US tax manager
- cross-border tax
- international tax
- US federal income tax
- Form 1040
- Form 1040NR
- FBAR
- FinCEN 114
- Form 3520
- Form 5471
- Form 8858
- Form 8621
- Form 8865
- foreign tax credits
- tax treaties
- CPA
- Enrolled Agent
- tax compliance
- public accounting
- tax advisory
Seniority
Mid level
Licences and certifications
- CPA
- Enrolled Agent
Tools
- Tax preparation software
- Microsoft Office
- Accounting technology platforms
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Accounting
- Finance