US Tax and Partnerships Lead

Job Description

<h3>Job Description</h3><p>Job Description<p><p><strong>Our client:</strong> A leading real estate investment and property management firm specializing in US/Canada cross-border taxation for partnership structures and international investors.<br><br></p><p><strong>Principal tasks and responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and oversee the entire tax function, including tax compliance season coordination and deadline management</li><li>Partner with Big 4 service providers to complete US and Canadian corporate and partnership tax returns</li><li>Review federal, state, and local income tax returns for US partnerships and corporations, including K-1s, Form 1099, Forms 8804/8805, Form 8813, and Form 1042</li><li>Review Canadian corporate federal and provincial income tax returns, and related tax forms (T5, T1134, T1135, T106)</li><li>Prepare and standardize "Canadianization" calculations to convert US taxable income to Canadian taxable income for non-US investors</li><li>Review working papers and supporting documents prepared by the accounting team</li><li>Review year-end adjusting journal entries proposed by external service providers</li><li>Provide proactive guidance to the accounting team on tax-related matters and resolve complex tax issues</li><li>Conduct tax research and summarize findings for management</li><li>Support ad hoc tax projects as needed</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications and pre-requisites:</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum 5 years of experience reviewing US partnership and corporate tax returns</li><li>Bachelor&#39;s degree in Accounting or Business; CPA designation required</li><li>Deep knowledge of partnership and corporate tax matters, including flow-through entities (S Corporations, Partnerships, LLCs)</li><li>Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail</li><li>Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities</li><li>Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment</li><li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe</li><li>Experience with accounting/tax software such as Taxprep, OneSource, MRI, or QuickBooks</li></ul><p><strong>Additional information or perks:</strong> Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; long-term and short-term disability; RRSP matching; paid vacation and floating days; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement; service awards; employee perks and discounts; and regular employee engagement events.</p></p></p>