Associate Manager Taxation | Great West

Canada Life; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement

Mental health benefit

Health benefits

Volunteer day

Job summary

Great-West Lifeco Inc is seeking an Associate Manager, Taxation, to support the Income Tax Reporting function for Great-West Inc. and its Canadian subsidiaries. You will oversee quarterly tax provisions under IFRS, budgeting for Canadian taxes and filing annual returns.

Reporting to the Manager, Taxation, you will research and analyze tax issues, assist with audits, and coach staff to build a high-performance tax team. This is a permanent, full-time role in Canada.

Qualifications

• University degree in business-related field.
• Accounting designation or in progress (CPA, CA, etc.).
• 2-4 years taxation/accounting experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with multitasking ability.
• Proficiency in Excel; SAP and/or Longview Tax is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze quarterly and year-end income tax provisions under IFRS.
• Prepare and analyze the annual budget for Canadian tax reporting.
• Prepare and analyze annual Canadian corporate tax returns.
• Analyze, research and document tax considerations from provisions and returns.
• Assist in analysis of special transactions and Canadian tax matters.
• Assist with CRA tax audits and staff coaching.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

University degree in business

Accounting designation (CPA or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

SAP

Longview Tax

Job description

Permanent Full Time

We are looking for an Associate Manager, Taxation, to join our high performing Taxation department to assist with the Income Tax Reporting function for Great-West Inc. and its Canadian subsidiaries.

As an Associate Manager, Taxation, your role is responsible for tax reporting and compliance for Great-West Inc. and its Canadian subsidiaries. This includes preparation and analysis of the quarterly tax provision under IFRS, budgeting for Canadian taxes and filing annual tax returns.

Reporting to the Manager, Taxation, the Associate Manager, Taxation will assist in investigating, researching and analyzing tax issues for the purpose of tax accounting, special transactions and/or Canadian tax matters.

Core Accountabilities

• Prepare and analyze quarterly and year-end income tax provisions, and balances under IFRS for financial statements and management reporting purposes
• Prepare and analyze the annual budget for Canadian financial and management reporting purposes
• Prepare and analyze the annual tax returns and related information returns for Canadian corporations
• Analyze, research and document tax considerations that arose from the preparation and review of the above provisions and returns
• Assist in analysis of special transactions, including identifying and documenting Canadian tax matters
• Assist with CRA tax audits
• Assist in coaching and training of staff members

Qualifications and Competencies

• University degree in a business-related field
• Currently enrolled/ completion of a professional accounting designation (or equivalent)
• 2 - 4 years taxation/accounting experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple demands and competing priorities to achieve required results
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and work collaboratively in a team environment
• Passion for developing others and developing a high-performance culture
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Excel; experience in SAP and/or Longview Tax is an asset

The base salary for this position is between $85,200 - $135,200 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Grow with Great-West Lifeco

Great-West Lifeco Inc is a Canadian headquarter, international financial services holding company with interests in life insurance, health insurance, retirement and investment services, asset management, and reinsurance businesses. We operate in Canada, the United States, and Europe under the brands: Canada Life, Empower and Irish Life. At the end of 2024, our companies had over 32,250 employees, 106,000 advisor relationships, and thousands of distribution partners – serving approximately 40 million customer relationships.

Great-West Lifeco trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker symbol GWO and is a member of the Power Corporation group of companies.

What we offer

We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member:

Career Development

Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to$2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.

Health & Wellness

Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.

Time Off

In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.

Financial Security

Company-matching pension plan,share ownership program and additionalinvestment options.

Rewards and Recognition

Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!

Emphasis on Community

We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

Learn more about Great-West Lifeco.

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact [e-mail]. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Great-West Lifeco policies.