Analyst - Taxation

Colonial Group; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 47,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Markham, ON invites an Analyst, Taxation to join our Corporate Finance team hybrid at Birchmount. You will prepare Canadian tax filings and tax provisions, collaborating with finance to implement tax initiatives for our Canadian entities.

The role requires CPA designation or progress toward it, 1–2 years in tax, and strong MS Office skills. You will engage in planning, compliance, and special projects within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• CPA designation is required or candidate is pursuing CPA.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in taxation.
• Experience in public accounting with a tax focus is an asset.
• Knowledge of commodity tax regulations is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail and deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize issues and escalate when needed.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word and Excel).

Responsibilities

• Assist Canadian tax initiatives and regulatory filings.
• Prepare year-end Canadian tax returns and filings.
• Collaborate with the reporting team on tax provisions and disclosures.
• Support FP&A with tax projections for budgeting and quarterly forecasts.
• Assist with tax planning for mergers and acquisitions.
• Handle CRA or commodity tax inquiries.
• Coordinate with external auditors on tax issues.
• Research taxation changes and recommend actions as needed.
• Take on special projects as required.

Skills

CPA designation

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

MS Office (Word & Excel)

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

CPA designation or pursuing CPA

Job description

Position Title: Analyst - Taxation Location: Markham, ON Department: Corporate Finance

Location: Hybrid – Birchmount (Markham)

Compensation: $47,403 - $78,215 Please note that the compensation range listed includes base salary and potential incentive pay. Incentives such as bonuses are not guaranteed and depend on individual performance and company results. Actual compensation within the range will be determined based on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Summary:

As the Analyst, Taxation - Canada, this individual will be accountable for preparing all Canadian legal entity tax filings and provisions as well as being responsible for all tax related accounting and compliance matters. In addition, you will have responsibilities for researching, developing, and implementing tax initiatives impacting our Canadian entities often working closely with other members of the finance team.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Canadian internal and external tax related initiatives and regulatory filings
• Responsible for the preparation of all year-end Canadian tax returns and filings
• Work closely with the reporting team to prepare all period end tax provisions, supporting schedules and financial statement note disclosures
• Assist the financial planning team by preparing all tax projections required as part of the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes
• Work closely with the tax team on tax structuring for mergers and acquisitions along with annual tax planning strategies
• Assist with all CRA or commodity tax related inquiries
• Assist with external auditors for all tax related issues and inquiries
• Research taxation issues, assess the impact of changes in Canadian legislation and work with the tax team to provide recommendations as required
• Special projects as required

Qualifications:

• CPA designation or working towards CPA designation required
• Minimum 1 to 2 years relevant experience
• Experience in public accounting with a focus in tax an asset
• Knowledge of commodity tax regulations an asset
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• A self-starter with strong attention to detail and a focus on meeting deadlines
• Ability to prioritize, solve and where appropriate, escalation issues
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Proficiency with MS Office, specifically Word and Excel