Senior Manager, Risk Management & Taxation

Targeted Talent; Canada; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable firm in Canada is seeking a Senior Manager for Risk Management and Taxation. This role is responsible for overseeing tax compliance, managing risks, and providing financial advisory services. Ideal candidates will have a CPA designation, with recent experience in financial management and a minimum of two years of supervisory experience. The role may require occasional travel and work outside regular hours.

Qualifications

• Canadian professional accounting designation (CPA) and good standing.
• Recent experience in financial management, compliance, and taxation within the last 5 years.
• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience in financial roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage tax compliance and risk management.
• Develop and execute the Risk and Controls framework.
• Provide financial advisory services and expert advice.

Skills

Financial compliance leadership

Taxation expertise

Risk management insights

Supervisory skills

Education

CPA designation

Job description

Overview

The Senior Manager, Risk Management and Taxation leads, manages and is accountable for overseeing all aspects of tax compliance as well as providing oversight of the Risk and Controls Program. The Senior Manager provides financial advisory services to assist in planning and adapting to changes in the regulatory regime.

The Risks and Controls workgroup partners with the other areas of the company to ensure a strong environment for internal controls. It does this by establishing and developing the Risk and Controls framework and providing guidance to the businesses to execute against this framework.

The Senior Manager works with a wide network of internal and external contacts and leads a team of analysts.

Special requirements and working conditions include occasional overnight travel and work outside regular business hours to meet deadlines, as needed.

Position Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Canadian professional accounting designation (CPA) and is a member in good standing. Indicate the year of CPA designation. Note: If your designation was obtained from outside of Canada, you will need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through an applicable Canadian Accounting Association.
• Recent, related experience must have occurred in the last 5 years and must include the following:
  • Minimum of 2 years of recent, related experience as a financial manager, leading financial compliance, taxation for an organization with multiple business units.
  • Providing expert advice and recommendations to improve financial advice, stewardship and services.
  • 2 years minimum supervisory experience or leading a team in financial and/or administrative roles.
• Preference may be given to candidates with any of the following experience:
  • Experience in enterprise risk management.
  • Financial experience in a wholesale/retail distribution environment.
  • Auditing experience including assessment of internal controls.