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Overview

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

As a lead member you will work closely with KPMG Partners on tax planning initiatives and requirements. Your organizational skills will enable you to direct the work of junior staff, including reviewing their work for accuracy and completeness.

Additionally, you will research and prepare complex tax-planning strategies for our clients. The ideal candidates sets the standard for junior staff by providing ongoing support and opportunities for professional development.

What you will do

• Leading client engagements;

• Working closely with a Partner as a senior team member on tax planning and reorganization work for clients.

• Planning and organizing teams for the preparation of tax returns and conducting and presenting tax research.

• Become part of the tax engagement team in servicing the planning and compliance needs of clients.

• Providing ongoing support and mentoring for the professional development of staff.

• Collaborate with Partner in attracting new work to the firm.

• Review complex tax returns for corporations, trusts and partnerships;

• Draft tax memoranda for review by Partners and Managers;

• Assist Partners and Managers on special mandates;

What you bring to the role

• Minimum 5 to 7 years specializing in tax in a public accounting firm.

• Professional accounting designation.

• MBA Completed and/or nearly complete the CPA In-Depth tax course.

• Excellent people management skills.

• Highly motivated individual with a desire for growth.

• Excellent client service skills with the ability to understand the client’s business.

• Dedication and motivation to achieve high standards of client service and professionalism in the performance of duties.

• Emphasizes on quality and adds value in their client offerings and services.

• Strong project management and organizational skills.

• Effectively manages conflicting demands and priorities.

• Gives others the opportunity to take on new tasks and responsibilities.

• Able to instill enthusiasm in others to achieve desired results.

• Able to provide persuasive and self-assured responses to challenging questions.

• Excellent communication in French, writing and speaking

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity , we do what is right | Excellence , we never stop learning and improving | Courage , we think and act boldly | Together , we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better , we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here (https://home.kpmg/ca/en/home/careers/inclusion-diversity-and-equity-in-recruitment.html) .

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we strive for an inclusive recruitment process that allows all candidates to Come As You Are and Thrive with Us. We aim to provide a positive experience and are ready to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (an informal request), i.e. extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (a formal request), i.e. accessible communication supports or technology aids are tailored to individual needs and role requirements.

To begin a confidential conversation about adjustments or accommodations at any point throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team for support by emailing cdnersteam@kpmg.ca or by calling 1-888-466-4778, Option 3.

For information about accessible employment at KPMG, please visit our accessibility page (https://kpmg.com/ca/en/home/misc/accessibility.html) .