Manager, US Tax Operations

Vaco LLC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Benefits plan

Job summary

Vaco is seeking a Manager of Tax Operations for a 6-month contract to lead planning, execution, and closure of U.S. tax initiatives. The role requires SME knowledge in US tax processing and regulatory reporting, with emphasis on risk management and cross-functional coordination.

The candidate will define scope, monitor budgets, manage stakeholders, ensure quality, and transfer knowledge at project close. Strong Excel VBA skills and wealth/asset mgmt experience are desired.

Qualifications

• 5+ years industry experience.
• Strategic planning and risk management.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication and collaboration.
• Knowledge of US tax and regulatory reporting.
• Advanced Excel with VBA.
• Experience in wealth and asset management.

Responsibilities

• Define scope, plan objectives, timelines, budgets.
• Direct team activities and track progress.
• Manage stakeholders and communicate status.
• Ensure quality and regulatory compliance.
• Close projects and document lessons learned.

Skills

Strategic planning

Leadership

Communication

Compliance

Problem solving

5+ years experience

Wealth & asset mgmt

Tools

Excel VBA

Job description

Our client is sourcing for a Manager, Tax Operations for a 6-month contract opportunity

The primary responsibility for the Manager Tax Operations is to be planning, executing, and closing projects within defined scope, timeline, budget, and quality parameters for U.S. tax initiatives. This role ensures successful project delivery by coordinating resources, managing stakeholders, and mitigating risks This includes adherence to the regulatory tax reporting requirements of the IRS which will be accomplished by becoming a SME in the areas of U.S. tax processing and regulatory reporting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Define Scope & Plan – Establish project objectives, timelines, budgets, resources, and risk mitigation strategies with stakeholders
• Execute & Monitor – Direct team activities, track progress, manage budget, and maintain documentation
• Manage Stakeholders – Serve as primary contact, conduct status meetings, manage expectations, and elevate issues
• Ensure Quality & Compliance – Verify deliverables meet standards, oversee testing, and ensure regulatory compliance
• Close & Transfer Knowledge – Complete handoff, document lessons learned, and close all project records

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years industry experience
• Strategic Planning – Organizational skills, financial and resource management, risk management expertise
• Leadership – Team coordination and decision-making
• Communication – Interpersonal skills and stakeholder engagement
• Compliance – Knowledge of US Tax and regulatory requirements
• Problem-Solving – Critical thinking and analytical capability
• Advance Proficiency with Excel (i.e. programming that involves Visual Basic macros for EXCEL).
• Experience in wealth and asset management industry

Pay Rate

$50.00 / Hour

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

• The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.