Corporate Tax Manager

Fidelity Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial services company in Toronto seeks a Corporate Tax Manager to join its Corporate Tax team. Key responsibilities include overseeing corporate tax compliance, supporting tax audits, and leading tax engagements. Ideal candidates should possess a university degree in finance or accounting, at least two years of corporate tax experience, and strong analytical skills. This position offers excellent career development opportunities in an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package

Profit-sharing program

Health benefits with no premiums

Flexible hybrid working arrangement

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2+ years of corporate tax experience.
• Public accounting firm experience preferred.
• Completion of CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Courses Level 1 & 2.

Responsibilities

• Prepare/review tax provisions and returns.
• Provide tax support for business units.
• Lead tax audits and manage tax engagements.

Skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Education

University degree in finance or accounting

CPA or equivalent

Master of Taxation

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

CCH Intelliconnect

Corporate Taxprep software

Job description

Overview

At Fidelity, we’ve been helping Canadian investors build better financial futures for over 35 years. We offer individuals and institutions a range of trusted investment portfolios and services - and we’re constantly seeking to find new and better ways to help our clients. As a privately owned company, we boldly embrace innovation in all areas as we continue to grow our business into the future.

Working with us means you’ll be part of a diverse and dedicated group of people who make a real difference for our clients and communities every day. You’ll have a wide range of opportunities to grow and develop your career in an inclusive environment where you’ll feel valued and supported to be your best - both personally and professionally.

Business Overview

The Corporate Tax Department has an open, dynamic and collaborative environment with a high performance team providing tax consulting, compliance and reporting and planning functions that gives everyone the opportunity to prosper.

Responsibilities

This role is a member of the Corporate Tax team in the Financial and Corporate Services Division and reports to the Vice President, Corporate Tax. The Corporate Tax Manager will have responsibilities in corporate tax compliance, tax support and consulting, as well as a focus on supporting tax audits and resolving tax disputes. Tax compliance responsibilities include reviewing tax provisions and tax returns. These include the preparation/review of income, commodity tax returns, insurance premium tax returns, and transfer pricing responsibilities. Tax support and consulting includes the support for various business units/departments and tax planning. In addition, the Corporate Tax Manager will also be involved in special projects and key strategic initiatives of the organization.

What You Will Do

• Perform corporate tax work which can include preparing/reviewing tax provisions, income and other tax returns, tax research/tax consulting, tax planning and analysis, leading of tax engagements and managing tax audits.
• Review of tax processes.
• You will work on special projects on an as-needed basis.

What We’re Looking For

• University degree, preferably with focus on finance or accounting or relevant work experience
• At least two years of corporate tax experience. 4 years of working experience in accounting/tax, corporate tax experience required. Public accounting firm experience (Big 4) preferred. Financial industry and transfer pricing tax experience an asset.
• CPA or equivalent, or Master of Taxation.
• Completion of CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Courses Level 1 & 2.

Expertise You Bring

• You will bring strong leadership, critical thinking, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills with a pragmatic approach.
• Effective communication skills, good interpersonal skills, and good presentation skills including presentation to non-tax persons or senior management on complicated tax matters.
• You are detailed, results-oriented, proactive and take ownership of you work.
• You are a quick learner, self-motivated, able to work independently without guidance, curious in asking good questions and “eager to learn” attitude.
• Strong proficiency with excel (pivot tables, v-lookups, net present value calculations, and complicated formulas including the building of financial models), powerpoint, tax research database (such as CCH Intelliconnect) and Corporate Taxprep software.
• Solid understanding of IFRS tax accounting standards.
• In-depth knowledge of income tax legislation and practices with respect to a variety of different types of corporate and other taxes.
• Positive attitude and team player.

Fidelity Benefits and Perks

• Competitive total compensation package
• Opportunity to participate in Fidelity profit-sharing program
• Company contributes into your RRSP, without a matching requirement from you
• Health benefits and coverage, with no requirement for employee paid premiums, including up to $5000 for therapy
• Health Care Spending Account
• TELUS Health Virtual Care app
• Health and Fitness Reimbursement
• Up to $650 for home office equipment
• Generous time off policy
• 2 paid days annually to volunteer
• Access to over 11,000 training and development courses
• Tuition reimbursement
• Monetary awards for completing a required designation
• Annual dues reimbursement for professional designations
• Pregnancy/Parental/Adoption Leave - Fidelity will top-up to 100% of your salary for a period of 25 weeks
• You will be working on a flexible hybrid schedule as part of Fidelity’s dynamic working arrangement.

Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation

Fidelity Canada is an equal opportunity employer

Fidelity Canada is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, family status, protected veterans’ status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected ground.

Accommodation during the application process

Fidelity Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require an accommodation, please email [e-mail]

No telephone inquiries or agencies please. We thank all applicants for their interest, please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Why Work at Fidelity?

We are proud to be recipients of the following:

Awards

Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Greater Toronto’s Top Employers, Canada’s Top Family-Friendly Employers, Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, Great Place To Work Certified and related recognitions.

Designations

Canadian Compassionate Companies – Certified; Benefits Canada awards and other industry recognitions.