Advisor – Individual Taxation

cirquedusoleil; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 days in-office

Creative environment

Fair practices culture

Professional growth

Group insurance

Career support

Job summary

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group in Montreal is seeking an Advisor – Individual Taxation to join our tax team. You will advise on domestic and international tax implications for artists and staff, prepare Canadian and cross-border returns, and support payroll and HR with tax questions.

The ideal candidate has a degree in business or taxation, strong knowledge of Canadian tax rules, and excellent French and English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration; Master’s degree in taxation is an asset.
• Experience in Individual Taxation.
• Knowledge of Canadian tax laws and international treaties is an asset.
• Ability to prepare tax returns for Canada and the US.
• Excellent written and spoken communication; bilingual in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Determine tax implications and deductions for remuneration of artists and others in Cirque's international environment.
• Reply to tax questions from Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Talent departments.
• Advise on income tax, social security, and residency when changing countries as part of international assignments.
• Prepare personal income tax returns for Canada, the US, and other countries; follow up on assessments.
• Prepare compliance documents including forms, exemptions, and social security certificates.

Skills

Individual Taxation

Communication skills

Bilingual (French/English)

Rigor and judgement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration

Master’s degree in taxation

Job description

Advisor – Individual Taxation

We were born from an eclectic troop of performers. Come live the experience of being yourself every day to create the extraordinary.

Since 1984, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group has been focusing on ever more creative and magical work in order to constantly push the limits of the imagination and surprise spectators! Innovation and creativity are at the heart of our shows and will continue to transcend our upcoming productions around the world.

Today, we have a place for those who have a marked taste for thinking up exceptional products, for ensuring the smooth running of operations, for putting their ingenuity at the service of their team, in addition to contributing to enhancing their expertise and develop practices unique to Cirque du Soleil!

So don't wait any longer and join the Cirque adventure! You will meet ambitious people and people passionate about the world of entertainment!

You will be asked to:

• Determine tax implications and deductions applicable to the remuneration earned by artists and other individuals within Cirque du Soleil working in various countries;
• Reply to tax questions and requests of the Payroll and Accounts Payable divisions and Talent (human resources) department;
• Advise and inform artists and other individuals hired by Cirque du Soleil with regards to the various tax implications (income tax, social security and tax residency) associated with changing countries as part of their international assignment;
• Prepare personal income tax returns from Canada, United States and various countries, as well as follow ups of notices of assessment;
• Prepare compliance documents, including producing tax forms, income tax reduction or exemption requests, certificates of coverage in accordance with social security agreements.

YOUR UNIQUE EXPERTISE

We want to meet you if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration; Master’s degree in taxation, an asset;
• Experience and relevant knowledge in the field of Individual Taxation;
• Knowledge of Canadian tax laws and other countries an asset, as well as international tax treaties and social security agreements;
• Ability to prepare tax returns for Canada and the US an asset;
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills;
• Rigor and good judgement;
• A great fluency in French and English.

We were born from an eclectic troop of performers. Come live the experience of being yourself every day to create the extraordinary. To keep pace with the creation, production and distribution of our products, our employer proposal is unique.

Here is an overview:

• Beautiful office spaces for our 4 days presence/week policy
• A stimulating environment that will allow you to put all your creativity to good use
• A culture focused on the development of fair practices and unifying events
• Professional growth focused on high-quality projects to propel your career
• A group insurance program, and other benefits that we will be happy to present to you
• Personalized support adapted to your professional ambitions.

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible and inclusive workplace. Proud ambassador of equality in employment, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to eliminating discrimination based on age, skin color, origins, religion, sex, sexual orientation and any other characteristic. Neutral and inclusive writing is now preferred for all new job postings.