Tax Manager - Private Company

  • red deer county

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RSM’s Private Company tax practice takes a holistic approach to advising our clients of closely held businesses and their owners. Our impact reaches business owners through business and tax planning at all stages of the business life cycle to help the business, its owners and their families achieve their long-term goals. In collaboration with cross-functional teams both in and outside of RSM, our professionals leverage their expertise in strategic tax planning, business advisory and compliance, all while delivering digitally-enabled services in conjunction with our tax technology teams. 

RSM’s Private Client Services practice is looking for a dynamic Tax Manager to join our team.  At RSM, our Private Client Services practice is rooted in strong relationships based on a deep understanding of what matters most to our clients.  Our private client 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 business and tax opportunities, including 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 
  • 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
  • Provide leadership, training and career mentorship to staff and supervisor level team members 
  • Drive and collaborate with senior leadership on growth opportunities with existing clients and prospects 
  • Develop and sustain strong relationships with clients and other professional advisors through a commitment to outstanding client service 

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business-related field 
  • CPA license or equivalent
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience working in public accounting with an emphasis on taxation and/or private client taxation.  Most recent years should include experience in managing client engagements.
  • Proficient in entity (partnerships, corporations, trusts) and individual taxation 
  • Familiar with gift and estate taxation 
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to work in a collaborative team and handle multiple tasks simultaneously 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • CPA in-depth course 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 does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the in the Canadian uniformed service; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation. 

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 or send us an email at .

At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range: $81,500 - $130,500

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.