Manager, Canadian Insurance Tax & CIF Forecasting

Sun Life; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

20 vacation days per year

Flexible benefits

Pension, stock and savings programs

Global Learning Centre access

Wellness programs

Job summary

Sun Life is seeking a Manager, Canadian Insurance Tax to support CIF calculations, tax forecasting and reporting for Canadian life-insurance entities. You will analyze large datasets, ensure accurate tax provisions under IFRS, and collaborate across Tax, Finance and Investment teams.

The role emphasizes automation, data-management, and controls improvements, with opportunities to enhance tax reporting efficiency while supporting audits and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting/tax experience.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian tax and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel and data manipulation skills (Pivot Tables, X/V-lookups, SumIfs).
• Experience with TaxPrep and/or iFirm.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Automation and controls mindset.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with CIF calculations, forecasting and tax returns.
• Prepare and review Canadian income tax returns and related filings.
• Oversee tax provision and IFRS tax note disclosures.
• Support tax audits and provide formal responses.
• Develop processes to improve efficiency and controls.

Skills

Accounting experience

Canadian tax knowledge

Excel proficiency

Pivot Tables

Lookup functions

TaxPrep experience

iFirm experience

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Automation mindset

Microsoft 365

Education

CPA designation (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Tableau

Job description

Sun Life is seeking a Manager, Canadian Insurance Tax to support CIF calculations, tax forecasting and reporting for Canadian life-insurance entities. You will analyze large datasets, ensure accurate tax provisions under IFRS, and collaborate across Tax, Finance and Investment teams.

The role emphasizes automation, data-management, and controls improvements, with opportunities to enhance tax reporting efficiency while supporting audits and regulatory requirements.