Senior Tax Staff - Private Tax - Montreal Other locations: Primary Location Only Date: Apr 22, 2026 Requisition ID: Opportunity As a Senior Tax Staff, you will be a part of our Private Tax practice. You will be part of a team of subject matter specialists who provide advice to high-net-worth business owners and individuals on domestic and cross-border tax planning, estate, wealth transfer and postmortem planning, asset protection strategies and philanthropic planning. Our private tax team works closely with our family office services practice, acting as the tax advisor to family offices. This opportunity is ideal for someone who is a dynamic and entrepreneurially motivated individual who wishes to grow a long‑term career in advising high‑net‑worth business owners and individuals. Your Key Responsibilities As a Senior Tax Staff, you’ll be responsible for recommending and implementing tax strategies that align with the client's objectives, corresponding with legal counsel and tax authorities on client issues, assisting with reorganizations, researching compliance and planning issues and reviewing personal, corporate, and trust tax returns. Skills and Attributes for Success Identify planning opportunities and prepare correspondence describing the income tax implications of implementing transactions. Research client issues that arise from planning or compliance work using a variety of online sources. Liaise with the client’s legal counsel. Review personal, trust, and corporate tax returns. Liaise with Canada Revenue Agency and relevant provincial ministries on client issues. Correspond with audit managers, staff, and/or clients in answering clients’ specific personal, trust or corporate tax queries or about matters that arise from compliance or planning work. Prepare tax election forms. Assist and manage the administration of personal and trust tax compliance seasons. Qualifications An undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting and/or other appropriate academic major. 3–5 years of relevant tax experience or equivalent experience in business or industry. A Canadian CPA or CA designation, or a reciprocal designation recognized with the CICA. Completed or be working towards the In‑Depth Tax Course (or equivalent). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team. Excellent organization and time‑management skills. Ideally You’ll Also A proactive approach, high level of commitment, and be a motivated, driven team player. What We Look For We’re interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. We look for people with a genuine passion for tax, the future of tax, and who are inspired to help the world’s leading multinational organizations meet complex tax obligations around the world. What We Offer We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (depending on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well‑being. Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry. Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career. The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Tax Staff - Private Tax - Montreal
ERNST & YOUNG ADVISORY SERVICES SDN BHD
montreal (administrative region), montreal (administrative region)
Published 27 days ago
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