Description

Manager, Cross-Border Tax

Location: Hybrid from Vancouver or Langley, BC. Salary Range: $105,000 - $120,000

Ready to grow your cross-border tax career with a firm that values expertise, collaboration, and long-term development?

Smythe LLP is seeking an experienced and collaborative Manager, Cross-Border Tax to join our growing Cross-Boarder Tax Group. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional who enjoys working directly with clients, solving complex tax matters, mentoring team members, and contributing to a high-performing and people-focused practice.

This role is based in our Vancouver or Langley office, with the chance to work in a hybrid environment following the completion of the probationary period.

The Opportunity

As a Manager, Cross-Border Tax, you will work closely with clients and Partners to deliver Canada–U.S. tax planning, advisory, and compliance services to high-net-worth individuals and private clients with cross-border tax considerations.

This opportunity is ideal for a motivated tax professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking to advance their career within a growing and collaborative practice.

In this role, you will:

- Manage cross-border tax planning, advisory, and compliance engagements for high-net-worth individuals with Canada–U.S. tax considerations
- Review tax returns, working papers, correspondence, and technical analyses prepared by junior team members, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable Canadian and U.S. tax rules.
- Research and analyze complex tax matters, including U.S. expatriation, U.S. estate and gift tax planning, Canadian departure tax planning, and private company tax planning
- Collaborate with clients and Partners to provide practical, timely, and strategic tax advice
- Manage multiple client engagements, deadlines, and competing priorities
- Build strong client relationships by translating complex tax concepts into clear, actionable recommendations




- Coaches and mentors junior staff through regular feedback, practical training, and guidance on managing client files, deadlines, and competing priorities.

What You Bring

- Minimum 5 years of public practice tax experience, including Canada–U.S. cross-border planning and compliance
- CPA designation (Canadian or U.S.)
- Completion of, or progress toward, the CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Program or a Master of Taxation is considered an asset
- Strong technical knowledge of Canada–U.S. cross-border tax matters, including the Canada–U.S. Tax Treaty, foreign reporting requirements, and planning considerations for individuals and private clients
- Demonstrates a strong client-service mindset, with the ability to build trusted relationships, anticipate client needs, and deliver practical, timely advice.
- Clear and professional communication skills, including the ability to explain complex tax matters in a practical and accessible way to clients, team members, and external advisors
- A demonstrated ability to coach and support junior team members through clear review notes, constructive feedback, technical guidance, and thoughtful delegation
- Robust analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a quick-paced professional services environment
- A proactive, collaborative, and client-focused approach, with a commitment to high-quality work, continuous improvement, and contributing to a strong team culture

Additional Requirements

- Ability to work from our Vancouver or Langley office, with a hybrid schedule available following probation (2 days in-office, 3 days remote)
- Availability to work additional hours during peak periods, including March, April, and October
- Commitment to maintaining a consistent work schedule to support client and team needs

What We Offer

- Competitive salary range $105,000 - $120,000
- Career development and ongoing learning opportunities
- Hybrid work setting
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Clear opportunities for career growth and advancement

📌 Manager - Cross Border Tax (Vancouver)
🏢 Smythe
📍 Vancouver