Accounting and Tax Manager

Tundra Technical Solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian financial solutions company is seeking an experienced Accounting and Tax Manager. The role focuses on compliance with tax regulations and financial reporting, coordinating with auditors and internal teams. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in finance or accounting, along with a strong understanding of Canadian tax laws and financial operations. This position offers a salary range of $80,000 - $120,000 and includes comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or tax compliance.
• Extensive knowledge of financial operations and reporting requirements.
• Proven experience managing external audits and tax inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end and year-end closing process for the designated region.
• Prepare and maintain accurate audit documentation and financial reporting.
• Act as the primary liaison for external auditors and tax authorities.

Skills

Accounting principles

Tax compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

ADP

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an Accounting and Tax Manager with extensive experience to serve as compliance guardian for accounting, financial and tax reporting operations as well as to serve as the primary point of contact for all audit and tax inquiries from provincial / state and federal government agencies. This role will work closely with auditors and internal teams to ensure compliance with tax regulations, financial reporting requirements, and internal processes. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of financial operations, and regulatory obligations. This role will delve into Global regulatory and accounting processes and support the Finance team in both North America, Europe and APAC regions.

Responsibilities

• Accounting: Lead the month-end and year-end closing process along with peers for the designated region. Ensure all journal entries, accruals, and adjustments are accurately recorded. Manage day-to-day accounting functions of the region with team members. Ensure proper internal controls are in place for all accounting / finance functions.
• Documentation & Reporting: Prepare and maintain accurate audit documentation, ensuring timely responses to requests from tax authorities. Support the team in producing monthly financial statement reporting and analysis.
• Audit & Tax Compliance: Act as the primary liaison for external auditors and tax authorities during audits and inquiries. Prepare and file sales tax, work with external accountants to file corporate taxes by reviewing their tax preparation files and approving them.
• Regulatory Coordination: Ensure Tundra’s financial processes comply with Canadian, US and Global tax laws and local accounting standards, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to implement necessary changes and controls.
• Process Improvement: Work proactively with the finance team to enhance accounting and compliance procedures, minimizing risk exposure and audit findings.
• Risk Management: Identify potential compliance risks related to payroll, taxation, financial reporting, and propose mitigation strategies.
• Stakeholder Communication: Collaborate with the finance, legal, payroll and HR teams to ensure consistency in tax reporting and audit preparedness.

Who You Are

• 5+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or tax compliance.
• Extensive knowledge of financial operations, internal controls, and reporting requirements.
• Experience working with ADP and Microsoft Dynamics (or similar ERP systems) is an asset.
• Understanding of Canadian tax regulations, particularly compliance related to payroll and corporate taxation. Knowledge of US and Global compliance is an asset.
• Proven ability to manage external audits, tax inquiries, and regulatory filings.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of presenting findings to senior leadership and auditors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing cross-border tax compliance (transfer pricing).
• Prior experience in staffing, recruitment, or professional services industry is a plus.

The salary range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $80,000 - $120,000.

Our benefits offering includes medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and other marginalized communities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. At Tundra, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace; if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles within our organization.