Tax Manager

About Us: Fort Group Chartered Professional Accountants is a dynamic mid-sized accounting firm located at 865 Henderson Highway. We foster a vibrant, fun-loving work culture and take pride in delivering exceptional financial and business advisory services. Having experienced significant growth and success over the past few years, our firm is expanding. We seek to welcome a dedicated and skilled Tax Manager to our growing team.

Position Summary: Join our dynamic team as a Tax Manager, where you will lead and manage diverse compilation, tax, and other engagement files. Your role is vital in upholding client relationships, directing staff, and contributing to the firm's growth. We value leaders who exemplify our firm’s values and demonstrate strong technical and leadership skills.

Reporting To: Brad Klassen, Partner

Key Responsibilities:

Client and Leadership

• Build and maintain strong relationships with both internal staff and clients.
• Serve as the primary contact for clients, ensuring effective communication.
• Manage engagements, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budget.
• Act as a mentor and leader, training staff and leading small to large engagements.
• Provide value-added consultative services and identify sales opportunities.

Technical

• Manage and review compilation engagements.
• Assist with special tax projects.
• Demonstrate expertise in personal and corporate tax knowledge.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards and office policies.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Minimum seven years of public accounting or relevant experience.
• Relevant university degree, CPA, or equivalent experience.
• Completed or enrolled in the CPA In-Depth tax course.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and resilience.
• Self-motivated with a commitment to continuous learning.
• Advanced math skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Compensation

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Paid overtime.
• Comprehensive health plan.
• Work/life balance is a priority at Fort Group, and we are committed to supporting your personal and professional life.
• Employee Share Ownership Program, allowing you to have a stake in our collective success.
• Additional perks and benefits to recognize and appreciate our dedicated team.

Join Us Join us at Fort Group and contribute to our continued success. Apply today to embark on a rewarding career journey as a Tax Manager in our thriving firm.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Application question(s):

• Have you completed or are you enrolled in the CPA In-Depth tax course?

Licence/Certification:

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Winnipeg, MB R2K 2L6 (required)

Work Location: In person