ITAX GES Manager

As a tax experienced professional in the Global Employer Services Group for RSM you will be responsible for the following job duties which are focused around three core concepts (Technical & Quality Expertise, People & Talent Management, and Client Service/Business Development):

• Serve as a mentor or coach to one or more employees, which will include providing honest and timely performance feedback
• Train and develop staff members
• Work on multiple complex issues while communicating in a non-technical manner to facilitate communication between the client and the service team while managing the risk for both the client and the firm
• Advise clients on a full spectrum of Global Mobility Tax services including planning, research, compliance, complex Canadian and U.S. personal income tax and payroll issues; expatriate policy design and implementation and in expatriate compensation design and implementation
• Lead and manage the business relationship of complex engagements with a focus on high-value quality tax advice and seek to expand services to clients
• Drive growth and profitability of industry/specialty area by generating new revenue on existing client portfolio, cross selling and new clients for the tax practice
• Interact directly with clients handling questions, planning, consulting, etc.
• Serving as Tax client service coordinator while developing and executing the firm's client service plan
• Reviewing research findings and ensure conclusions are consistent with firm policies and professional standards
• Build relationships across lines of business to ensure excellent client service through an integrated service approach
• Remain up-to-date on current tax practices and changes in tax law
• Other duties as assigned
• Some travel may be required

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• CPA, JD, LLM, or EA
• Minimum 8 years of experience in personal income tax and payroll; knowledge in Canadian and U.S. personal tax and payroll represents an advantage
• Must be able to support financial growth efforts and manage a book of business
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• A proven record of simultaneously managing multiple projects and engagement teams for various clients
• Project management and critical thinking skills
• Ability to generate new business and extend service opportunities
• Experience in dealing with international tax matters a plus