About the Role:
Our client, a well-established Canadian financial services organization, is seeking a Senior Manager, Tax to join their finance team. Reporting directly to the Director, Accounting & Tax, this role will serve as the primary tax resource for the organization, supporting all aspects of corporate income tax and indirect tax compliance, reporting, planning, and advisory activities.
This is a highly visible position suited to an experienced tax professional who enjoys balancing strategic responsibilities with hands-on execution. The successful candidate will be involved in tax provisions, compliance, audits, research, planning initiatives, and cross-functional business support, while helping drive continuous improvement across the tax function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review quarterly and annual income tax provisions, including current and deferred tax calculations under IFRS.
- Oversee corporate income tax compliance, including tax return preparation, supporting schedules, and coordination with external tax advisors.
- Manage indirect tax compliance activities, including GST/HST filings, reconciliations, investigations, and related reporting requirements.
- Perform tax research and provide guidance on complex tax matters, new business initiatives, and evolving tax legislation.
- Support tax planning initiatives focused on improving tax efficiency, minimizing risk, and optimizing cash tax outcomes.
- Lead responses to tax authority audits, examinations, and information requests while coordinating with external advisors as required.
- Review financial transactions and general ledger activity to determine appropriate tax treatment and reporting implications.
- Partner with finance, accounting, legal, and business stakeholders to assess the tax impact of operational and strategic initiatives.
- Support transfer pricing documentation, intercompany arrangements, and related compliance requirements.
- Identify opportunities to enhance processes, strengthen controls, and improve the overall effectiveness of the tax function.
- Provide guidance and oversight to junior team members supporting tax-related activities.
Qualifications:
- CPA designation required.
- Completion of the CPA In-Depth Tax Program (Levels I & II) or Master of Taxation (MTax/MBT equivalent) is required.
- 7+ years of progressive tax experience gained within public accounting, industry, or a combination of both.
- Strong technical knowledge of Canadian corporate income tax, indirect tax, and tax provisioning under IFRS.
- Hands-on experience preparing and reviewing tax provisions, tax returns, and supporting tax analyses.
- Experience within financial services, lending, leasing, asset management, or similarly regulated industries is preferred.
- Experience managing tax audits, government reviews, and relationships with external tax advisors.
- Exposure to transfer pricing and intercompany tax matters is considered an asset.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Comfortable operating in a lean environment with a willingness to balance strategic responsibilities and detailed execution.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships.
AI may be used to support certain administrative aspects of our recruitment process. However, all applications and resumes are reviewed by qualified human reviewers, and all screening and hiring decisions are made solely by the hiring team.
The posted salary range reflects expected compensation for this role in accordance with Ontario pay transparency requirements. Actual compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications and may fall anywhere within the range.
