Manager, Rewards, Equity & Incentives Tax Advisory

Deloitte Canada; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is looking for a Manager of Rewards, Equity & Incentives Tax Advisory based in Montreal. The role involves designing employee reward programs, advising clients on various compensation plans and tax compliance, and supporting M&A remuneration planning. The ideal candidate will have a master's degree, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and be bilingual in English and French. A Canadian passport and willingness to travel are required for this position.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in designing compensation and equity programs.
• Canadian passport; travel required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Design and operate employee reward programs.
• Provide guidance on employee rewards and executive remuneration.
• Advise on tax and compliance requirements.
• Identify tax savings opportunities related to compensation plans.
• Support M&A remuneration planning and post-closing incentive design.

Skills

Client-facing experience

Analytical skills

Interpersonal relations

Problem-solving

Verbal and written communication skills (English and French)

Education

Completed undergraduate degree

Master’s degree in Tax or accounting designation

Job description

Manager, Rewards, Equity & Incentives Tax Advisory

Location: Montreal, QC, H3B 4T9

Job Type: Permanent

Work Model: Hybrid

Reference code: 130984

Primary Location: Montreal, QC

All Available Locations: Toronto, ON; Brossard, QC; Burlington, ON; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Fredericton, NB; Halifax, NS; Kanata, ON; Kitchener, ON; Langley, BC; Laval, QC; Moncton, NB; Ottawa, ON; Quebec City, QC; Regina, SK; Saint John, NB; Saskatoon, SK; St. John’s, NL; Vancouver, BC; Vaughan, ON; Victoria, BC; Windsor, ON; Winnipeg, MB

Responsibilities

Deloitte's GES practice seeks an experienced tax professional leader to design and operate employee reward programs. Key responsibilities include:

• Provide guidance to clients and internal teams on employee rewards, incentive arrangements, and executive remuneration for private and public companies.
• Advise on tax and social security requirements, providing technical concurrence calculations and ensuring compliance with applicable legislation.
• Identify opportunities for tax savings and advise on equity, bonus, pension, or other compensation plans.
• Align compensation and benefits programs with clients’ talent and business strategies and market needs.
• Conduct analysis of deferred compensation plans from domestic and international tax perspectives.
• Support M&A remuneration planning, due diligence, structuring, and post‑closing incentive plan design.
• Assist clients in implementing, revisiting, and optimizing plans to achieve business objectives.
• Recommend technology solutions to improve efficiencies, streamline processes, and ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• Completed undergraduate degree with outstanding academic credentials.
• Master’s degree in Tax or an accounting designation.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience supporting the design of compensation and equity programs (asset).
• Strong commitment to professional client service excellence in employee & employer tax matters.
• Excellent interpersonal relations and effective team leadership.
• Client‑facing experience with capacity to bring new ideas.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills, in English and French.
• Ability to develop and present new ideas and conceptualize solutions.
• Interest in guiding and coaching junior team members.
• Proven analytical skills and systematic problem‑solving.
• Canadian passport; travel required, occasional international travel.
• Flexible schedule; willingness to work overtime when needed.

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.