About Audacie

Audacie is a consulting firm dedicated to boosting the performance of small and medium-sized businesses. Their multidisciplinary approach enables them to offer a wide range of skills and complementary tools. As a result, their customers can make informed decisions, and follow the progress of their organizations beyond just financial aspects.

Groupe Audacie has three business locations: Brossard, Sorel-Tracy and, more recently, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.

After more than 30 years as Guimond Lavallée, the group is entering a new era as Audacie. This name change reflects their commitment to innovation and continuous transformation to better serve their customers and meet the changing needs of the business world.

Culture, Mission & Values

Their mission is to remain an out-of-the-box ally, providing local entrepreneurs with personalized support and integrated solutions to ease their business transition or optimize their growth through the Group’s core values.

Brief Description

Reporting to the Senior Tax Director, the Tax Director participates in the execution of tax mandates requiring more technical knowledge. More specifically, their duties will include:

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

Participate in tax consulting mandates:

• Conduct tax research and provide sound interpretation
• Draft transactional memoranda to implement tax reorganizations
• Keep abreast of new developments in tax matters
• Provide support to tax team members assigned to tax mandates
• Respond to tax queries from departments within the organization, as required
• Ensure that deadlines are met

Present follow-ups to the Senior Director responsible for the tax mandate:

• Review the tax mandate on a recurring basis
• Analyze hours spent on tax files for billing purposes, and highlight any significant discrepancies
• Explain mandate issues and provide interpretation, as required

Ensure good customer relationship management:

• Identify tax needs for potential and existing customers, as required
• Provide quality service to the firm’s clients

Required Qualifications

Training

• Graduate degree in taxation
• Recognized CPA or lawyer designation

Professional Experience

• A minimum of 5 years or more of relevant experience in taxation, ideally with a professional firm.

Skills

• Knowledge of software (Word, Excel, etc.) and tax research tools (CCH Online, Taxfind, Taxnet Pro)
• Knowledge of tax return software (TaxPrep & DT Max)
• Fluency in French and English (an asset)
• Thorough knowledge of the Income Tax Act and the Quebec Taxation Act

Specific Skills

• In-depth technical skills and a keen interest in complex tax issues
• Ability to dissect, understand and apply tax laws
• Intellectual curiosity and passion for keeping abreast of new tax developments
• Commitment to constant updating, demonstrating a daily interest in reading and research
• Excellent tax research skills, mastering several dedicated software packages
• Strong writing and written communication skills
• Ability to find practical, concrete solutions that go beyond theory
• Attention to detail and precision in work

Why Join Audacie

• Join a dynamic growing firm offering excellent internal opportunities
• A work environment based on fun, collaboration, trust, commitment, and development
• Varied clientele and mandates offering stimulating challenges
• 5-hour work week
• 4-day week during the summer
• Flexible working hours
• Possibility of teleworking up to 3 days a week
• Access to a group insurance plan
• Access to a telemedicine service and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Relaxed and dynamic atmosphere
• Numerous organized social activities

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