Job Description

Who we are
You know those big cities that still feel like small towns? Where everyones friendly and helps each other out? Thats like Grant Thornton. Except here were all professionals and there isnt a mayor or a general store. What were trying to say is that were a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ over 3000 people across Canada, and we truly care about our colleagues, our clients and the communities where we work and live. Thats whats most important to us. Were building a thriving organization thats purpose driven and still want to remember what your favourite milkshake flavour is.

As a Senior Manager, Indirect Tax your responsibilities will include:

• Lead engagements regarding indirect tax solutions including principal involvement in advisory, compliance, due diligence, cross border strategies and other tax planning opportunities
• Liaise with tax authorities and conduct research on tax issues and/or legislation
• Meet with clients to identify and discuss sales and indirect tax issues
• Write reports and opinions to clients in relation to sales and indirect tax
• Drive to participate in professional development in order to become an experienced indirect tax professional
• Proactively collaborate with our professional colleagues
• Assist business development management for target industries and sectors, and support client business requirements in new and innovative ways
• Participate in the overall development of the Grant Thornton brand through internal and external activities and knowledge of industry
• Coach and actively collaborate with more junior tax team members, ensuring a meaningful real time feedback and periodic performance review process
• Leverage technical proficiency to advise and guide team members
• Attend client and stakeholder meetings with the Tax team
• Assist the Partners and Principals with overall practice strategy including colleague development and risk management
• Local travel required
• Other projects as assigned

Be Grant Thornton
If youre a bit like us, youre driven to connect with how others are feeling and thinking. Here we walk in others shoes before taking action. Just imagine being part of a team that puts we before me, where flexAbility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back. At Grant Thornton, youll work with inspiring leaders who support your development, both personally and professionally. This is a place where your insatiable curiosity enables you to think, see and hear from a variety of perspectives, a place where every day is different and having the courage to grow is part of who you are. And when all this comes together, well thats when the magic happens!

Want to learn more about who we are and how we live our purple every day? Read our colleagues stories at www.discoveryourpurple.ca

Think youve got what it takes to be a Senior Manager, Indirect Tax? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes were also hoping you can tick:

• An accounting designation preferred
• Completion of the CPA Canada In-Depth GST/HST course or equivalent
• A minimum 7 years of experience in providing sales tax services
• Proven ability to deliver full cycle of project management capabilities
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite. Advanced skills in both Excel and Word.
• Ability to execute on deliverables in a deadline driven environment
• Results oriented with a sense of urgency. Quick learner, self-starter and exudes a can do attitude
• Good understanding of team dynamics and cohesion. Strong team player and collaborator
• Desire to learn and grow, and be an integral part of a high-performing team

At Grant Thornton were focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues and our communities. Thats our purpose. Or, as we like to say, living our purple.

What's in it for you?

Profit sharing, Flex days, RRSP contributions, Firmwide holiday closure, Wellness benefits, Concierge-like benefits, Work from anywhere in Canada in the summer for 4 weeks, and more!

At Grant Thornton, were committed to ensuring our compensation practices are fair, equitable and competitive. To get the conversation started,
were happy to share that our current base salary for this role ranges from $125,000 - $160,000.

Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?

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