Senior Manager, Tax - Indigenous Client Services

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

Changing community demographics, increased business activity and governance demands, complex financial systems and a lack of investment capital and training are key considerations for businesses, charities, governments and entrepreneurs today. Building relationships between businesses, educational institutions, government entities and healthcare partners is integral to achieving successful outcomes.

KPMG's Indigenous Client Services (ICS) professionals serve the unique needs of Indigenous organizations, communities and cultures across Canada. Backed by years of experience in working with a multitude of industries and agencies, we work with our clients, providing them with the technical knowledge and insights necessary to succeed.

We are looking for a Tax Senior Manager to join our Indigenous client services group. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills, serve the unique needs of Indigenous organizations and communities across Canada, expand your internal and external networks and be a key member in the growth of our practice.

As a lead member you will work closely with KPMG Partners on tax related matters including planning, due diligence, M&A, compliance and tax exempt status requirements.. Your organizational skills will enable you to direct the work of junior staff, including reviewing their work for accuracy and completeness. Additionally, you will research and assist our clients in understanding the unique nuances of their individual tax and compliance issues, including the impact on their broader business as a whole. The ideal candidate is focused on the development of long term relationships, both within our organization as well as with clients and stakeholders in the community.

What you will do:

Work in partnership with First Nations clients and Indigenous-led organizations to support in leading client engagements.

Working closely with other members of our team as a senior team member on tax planning work for clients.

Utilizing an understanding of the Indian Act as a component of work with clients.

Planning and organizing teams for the preparation of tax returns and conducting and presenting tax research.

Advising on planning opportunities, tax minimization strategies, and compliance issues.

Advise on tax exemptions under Section 87 of the Indian Act and potential tax exemptions available within section 14+ of the Income Tax Act

Reviewing the work of junior staff for accuracy and completeness.

Become part of the tax engagement team in servicing the needs of clients.

Providing ongoing support and mentoring for the professional development of staff.

Build and maintain mutually respective relationships with Indigenous clients in First Nations Communities, businesses, non-profit and entrepreneurship roles.