Tax Partner - Private Company

RSM’s Private Company Services practice is looking for a dynamic Tax Partner to join our team in Calgary. At RSM, our Private Company Services practice is rooted in strong relationships based on a deep understanding of what matters most to our clients. Our service offering features a team of strategic advisors who focus exclusively on helping business owners and high net worth families strengthen their wealth and minimize tax.

We serve single to multi-generational private businesses operating nationally and internationally, in all stages of the business cycle, as well as high net worth families and beyond with complex and diverse financial and tax requirements operating locally and internationally.

Responsibilities:

Advise business owner clients on a full spectrum of tax services including business and succession planning, wealth transfer planning and tax compliance

Manage and oversee the engagement team focused on partnership, corporate, and trust entities. This includes the planning and execution of client tax engagements that exceed client expectations and RSM profitability thresholds

Anticipate client needs and collaborate with RSM colleagues in specialty tax areas as well as cross line of business to build client relationships and support growth

Participate in prospective client proposals and intentionally plan to build new client relationships

Delivers exceptional talent experience by building collaborative teams, developing and rewarding team members

Participate in local and national committees focused on building technical expertise and strategic plans

Develop and sustain strong relationships with clients, centers of influence and other RSM promoters through networking, thought leadership and community involvement

Demonstrate alignment with RSM’s core values, vision and strategy while empowering people to work together in meaningful and productive ways across the firm as an enterprise leader.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business-related field

CPA license

Minimum of 10-15 years of experience working in public accounting with an emphasis on private client taxation. Most recent years should include experience in leading all aspects of client engagements and driving growth

Proficient in entity (partnership, corporations, trusts) and individual taxation

Familiar with fiduciary, gift and estate taxation

Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to lead collaborative teams and manage a book of business that exceeds client expectations

Preferred Qualifications:

LL.M. in taxation and/or Master’s in Taxation

Experience with private client or business taxation with a desire to grow skills in the private client arena

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmcanada.com/careers/life-at-rsm/rewards-and-benefits.html.

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Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.