US Corporate Tax - Waterloo - Manager

US Corporate Tax - Waterloo - Manager

Location: Waterloo

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Salary: Competitive

Date: Nov 18, 2025

Job description

Requisition ID: 1661000

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The opportunity

As a U.S. Tax Manager, you will join a team of experienced and knowledgeable U.S. tax professionals providing corporate and partnership tax compliance and tax provisioning services for our clients in various industries. You will also have opportunities to work on organizational structuring, tax planning and provide on call advice.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

Your key responsibilities

Managers in our U.S. Tax practice participate in and supervise multiple and challenging tax engagements as part of a team delivering high quality compliance services and innovative tax planning ideas for our clients.

Demonstrating a thorough understanding of U.S. tax concepts as it relates to U.S. Corporate Federal and state income tax compliance and U.S. income tax provision review, U.S. income tax provision preparation

Leading preparation and reviews of U.S. corporate and partnership tax returns for multinational clients and U.S. income tax provisions for both public and private companies.

Conducting federal and state tax research, thoroughly analyzing U.S. cross-border tax issues and drafting technical memos related to specific client matters

Developing and delivering innovative tax planning ideas with timely and responsive services and work product that meets or exceeds client expectations.

Analyzing the clients tax situation effectively to arrive at appropriate conclusions with practical and creative solutions.

Leading in the development of tax recommendations and implementation plans.

Making informed decisions in complex and judgmental areas.

Establishing and maintaining long-term working relationships with clients.

Pursuing and sharing knowledge to develop professionally and enhance service delivery.

Identifying and selling opportunities for tax planning and other special services.

Leveraging technology to continually maximize productivity.

Participating in EY national initiatives.

Communicating effectively, encouraging open communication and effectively supervising team members.

Participating in recruiting efforts when necessary.

Contributing to a flexible, stable, and team-oriented working culture that fosters personal professional development.

Skills and attributes for success

An undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Law or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of experience in U.S. Tax

A U.S. CPA designation or be a member in good standing of a state bar, or an IRS Enrolled Agent

A background in tax compliance and accounting for corporate income tax as well as a broad understanding of U.S. federal, state and local income or franchise tax

A commitment to continuous learning and sharing the knowledge with junior staff members

Strong software skills, including but not limited to proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with tax applications and research tools such as GoSystems, OneSource, CCH, and Checkpoint.

The ability to analyze complex data from multiple sources and a high attention to detail

The ability to prioritize when working on multiple projects and manage client relationships by ensuring data quality, teaming, and timely deliverables