Corporate Tax Manager – 14 months

The Mason Group - Strategic Search Partners; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mason Group is assisting a well‑established client in Toronto to recruit a Corporate Tax Manager for a 14‑month contract to join its Corporate Tax team. The role covers tax planning, compliance, reporting, audits, disputes, transfer pricing and strategic tax initiatives within a sophisticated, multi‑entity environment, collaborating with Finance, Operations and Legal.

Ideal candidates hold a university degree, CPA designation, 5–7+ years of corporate tax experience (Big 4 or in‑house), with

Qualifications

• University degree in accounting, finance, business, or related discipline; equivalent work experience considered.
• 5–7+ years of accounting/tax experience including tax audits, disputes, and transfer pricing.
• CPA or Master of Taxation required; CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Program preferred.
• Experience in financial services or multi-entity organizations preferred.
• Big 4 public accounting or in-house corporate tax experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare/review tax provisions and income tax returns.
• Perform tax planning and analysis to minimize tax and support business operations.
• Lead tax engagements and manage tax audits.
• Review tax processes and research issues; provide recommendations.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Legal, and other business units.

Skills

Tax planning

Tax compliance

Tax research

Transfer pricing

Tax provisions

Audit support

Excel

Education

CPA designation

In-Depth Tax Program

University degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Our client, a well organization is looking for a Corporate Tax Manager for a 14 month contract to join its Corporate Tax team on a contract basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax professional who enjoys working on complex tax matters, including tax planning, compliance, reporting, audits, disputes, transfer pricing, and strategic tax initiatives within a sophisticated, multi-entity environment.

• 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.
• Working on special projects on an as-needed basis.
• Perform tax planning to minimize tax with a good understanding of the business and operations.
• Provide tax support and tax advice to other groups such as other teams within Finance, Operations, Legal and other business units and areas as needed.
• Prepare/review quarterly and annual tax provisions. Ensure tax is minimized according to tax legislation and proactive tax planning with a good understanding of the business and operations.
• Research tax issues requested by the various departments throughout the companies and provide recommendations.
• Assist with non-routine tax issues and projects as they arise.

Must have

• University degree, preferably in accounting, finance, business, or a related discipline. Equivalent work experience will also be considered.
• Minimum 5-7+ years of working experience in accounting/tax, corporate tax experience required, including tax audits, disputes, and transfer pricing.
• Professional designation or advanced tax qualification, such as a CPA or Master of Taxation required.
• Completion of the CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Program preferred.
• Experience within financial services or a complex, multi-entity organization preferred.
• Public accounting (Big 4) or relevant in-house corporate tax experience strongly preferred.

The Expertise You Bring

• In-depth knowledge of income tax legislation and practices with respect to a variety of different types of corporate and other taxes
• Good knowledge of the Canadian and global investment industry
• Good knowledge of tax accounting standards
• Ability to plan projects, coordinate time requirements and manage personal work to deadlines
• You have a solid understanding of Microsoft Excel and keen analytical skills.
• Ability to establish effective business relationships
• An innovative and creative attitude
• Ability to contribute to good working relationships among team members and across different groups.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and work well with all levels of the organization

Additional Information:

The Mason Group is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

This role is for an immediate vacancy, and we are actively hiring.

Technology-assisted screening tools including AI may be used during the recruitment process; however, all applications are reviewed by our Consultants.