Associate Manager Taxation | Great West

TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario, London Economic Development Corporation; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

Time off and vacation policy

Pension & investment options

Employee recognition programs

Community focus and ERGs

Job summary

Great-West Lifeco Inc. is seeking an Associate Manager, Taxation to lead tax reporting for Great-West Inc. and its Canadian subsidiaries.

You will prepare IFRS–based tax provisions, budgets, and annual returns, while researching issues for accurate tax accounting. This role reports to the Manager, Taxation and supports staff development. The position emphasizes analytical work, collaboration, and independent execution within a high-performance Taxation team.

Qualifications

• 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 priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Passion for developing others and a high-performance culture.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel; experience in SAP and/or Longview Tax is an asset.

Responsibilities

• 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 arising from 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.

Skills

Taxation

Accounting

Analytical

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Verbal & written communication

Excel

SAP

Longview Tax

Education

University degree in business

Professional accounting designation or studies

Tools

Excel

SAP

Longview Tax

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

We are looking for anAssociate 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.

• 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 annuallytowardseducation 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 andpersonal days,we support communityinvolvement with avolunteer day.

Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan,share ownership program andadditionalinvestment options.

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

Emphasis onCommunity :We provide aworkplace whereemployeesfeel connected and supported throughEmployee Resource Groups (ERGs),mentorshipprograms,socialclubsandevents.

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 handledin accordance withapplicable laws and Great-West Lifeco policies.

Location: Winnipeg, MB, CA Toronto, ON, CA

Date: Sep 11, 2026