Seasonal Tax Reviewer/Signer

About the Role

This seasonal role sits at the center of a high-volume, high-complexity tax season at a leading global professional services organization. You will review and sign off on Canadian (T1) and U.S. (1040) cross-border personal tax returns for high-net-worth individuals and globally mobile employees, ensuring every file meets technical, legislative, and quality standards before it goes out the door.

The ideal candidate brings 5 or more years of Canadian personal tax review experience, ideally paired with meaningful U.S. cross-border exposure. You are comfortable carrying a large caseload under tight deadlines, confident resolving nuanced treaty and residency issues, and genuinely enjoy coaching the preparers around you. Senior reviewers with dual-jurisdiction expertise in complex filings will be considered at the high end of the pay range.

Key Responsibilities

1. Review Canadian T1 and U.S. 1040 personal tax returns prepared by staff for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable legislation
2. Sign off on completed returns, confirming adherence to tax law and firm quality standards
3. Resolve complex cross-border tax issues including residency determinations, treaty application, foreign reporting obligations, and departure tax
4. Coach, mentor, and provide structured feedback to preparers to improve efficiency and technical accuracy
5. Deliver reviewed returns on time within a high-volume, deadline-driven environment, including extended hours during peak season (March through April)
6. Liaise with engagement teams to address escalated technical issues and support resolution
7. Maintain thorough documentation and workpapers to support all reviewed and signed filings
8. Protect client confidentiality and uphold firm security and quality standards throughout the engagement

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience reviewing Canadian personal tax returns (T1); U.S. 1040 experience strongly preferred
• Proficiency with professional tax software such as TaxPrep, CCH Axcess, CaseWare, or comparable platforms
• Demonstrated ability to manage high volumes of complex files under tight deadlines
• Proven experience mentoring or supervising junior tax preparers
• Ability to interpret and apply tax treaties and cross-border legislation
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving ability
• English fluency required
• Must have dual monitors and be comfortable working in a fully paperless return environment

Preferred Skills

• CPA designation (Canadian, U.S., or both)
• Prior experience at a Big 4 or mid-to-large public accounting firm
• French language proficiency
• Strong communication skills for translating complex technical issues clearly to both staff and clients