Global GMT Tax Manager - Compliance & Strategy

Sunlife; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Inclusive environment

Best Workplace Ontario 2026

Canada Order of Excellence for Mental

Job summary

Sun Life is seeking a Manager, Global Tax to lead GMT compliance and related planning. You will coordinate data gathering across jurisdictions, manage GMT returns with internal teams and external providers, and support ad-hoc tax research in a fast-paced, multinational environment.

The role requires CPA designation and strong IFRS tax accounting skills, with experience in process improvements and stakeholder management. It is a hybrid role with opportunities across global teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of progressive tax experience in a large multinational corporation and/or major accounting firm.
• CPA designation required; completion of a MTax program or CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Course is an asset.
• Strong proficiency in tax accounting/financial reporting under IFRS.
• Aptitude for process improvements including automated solutions.
• Project management skills with internal and external stakeholders to meet GMT filing deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to explain technical information clearly to varied audiences.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute GMT compliance procedures aligned with OECD Pillar Two and Canada’s GMT Act.
• Assist in analyzing GMT top-up tax exposure and filing obligations across jurisdictions; coordinate GMT returns with stakeholders and service providers.
• Collaborate with business units and finance to gather data and documentation.
• Support ad-hoc tax research and technical analysis with Global Tax Advisory or external advisors.
• Maintain documentation and evidence for audit purposes.
• Prepare GMT quarterly provisions and internal controls.
• Forecast GMT to provide accurate financial analyses and insights.

Skills

GMT compliance

IFRS tax accounting

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

CPA designation

Tools

OneSource

SAP

Orbitax

Job description

Sun Life is seeking a Manager, Global Tax to lead GMT compliance and related planning. You will coordinate data gathering across jurisdictions, manage GMT returns with internal teams and external providers, and support ad-hoc tax research in a fast-paced, multinational environment.

The role requires CPA designation and strong IFRS tax accounting skills, with experience in process improvements and stakeholder management. It is a hybrid role with opportunities across global teams.