Manager, Tax

Job Description

About the Company? 

Our client (property development) is looking for a Manager of Tax who will be responsible for contribute to the strategic direction of the function and ensure income tax and GST/HST filings are completed accurately and on time. The Tax Manager will be responsible for a range of Income tax & GST/HST functions and initiatives including Income tax compliance and tax provision, cash tax management, assisting in tax audit management, assisting in the implementation of tax planning initiatives, and monitoring the company’s REIT’s mutual fund trust and REIT status. 

Why Work Here? 

• Team is friendly and close knit.  

• Team office events and activities 

• Strong biking culture – many team members are avid cyclists 

• Management style is hands-off – employees are trusted to take ownership of their roles 

About the Opportunity? 

Tax Compliance  

• Prepare and review our Canadian tax returns (corporations, trusts, partnerships, and UHT)   

• Prepare tax packages for joint venture partners   

• Manage and monitor the company’s REIT’s mutual fund trust and REIT status   

• Prepare annual returns for foreign reporting in Canada (T1134, T106, Country by Country Reporting, and Pillar II reporting)   

• Assist in calculation of EIFEL and Global Minimum Tax   

• Assist with the outsourcing of the US tax return preparation   

• Continually improving and streamlining the tax compliance process   

• GST/HST returns   

Tax Financial Reporting and Audit Management  

• Liaise with external and CRA auditors   

• Tax Projections  

• Assist with cash tax forecasting within the company’s annual budget and strategic corporate plans   

• Management of income tax instalments and income taxes payable   

• Accurately prepare the REIT test projections   

Tax Planning  

• Collaborate with finance teams and business units to ensure our tax strategies and policies are implemented accurately   

• Assist in the creation of tax planning solutions to minimize tax risk and maximize tax benefit   

• Assist in the implementation and execution of tax planning strategies and initiatives   

• Monitor legislative changes in Canada that may impact the company and work to address any consequences of such changes.   

Other Duties  

• Assist in implementing and maintaining controls and procedures   

• Ongoing research on income tax and GST/HST issues that arise   

• Other duties/projects as assigned   

• Maintain the legal entity corporate organizational chart   

About You? 

• CPA designation ? 

• CICA In-depth Tax Course Parts I to III (in progress or completed) 

• 4+ year's experience in Accounting/ Tax 

• 2+ years specializing in corporate income tax   

• Real Estate tax knowledge preferred 

• Experience in preparing consolidated corporate tax provisions under IFRS ? 

• Previous experience with the SIFT and Mutual Fund Trust rules is an asset ? 

Salary Range? 

$120,000 - $130,000/year? 

How to Apply? 

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats.?? 

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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.?  

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

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