Senior Tax Analyst

Clarity Recruitment; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarity Recruitment client seeks a Senior Tax Analyst to join their Global Tax function in Canada. You will own IFRS income tax provision work, tax account reconciliation, and audit support while collaborating with Finance on tax-related projects.

The role emphasizes analytical execution, process improvement, and automation to modernize tax processes. Ideal candidates hold a accounting degree, CPA designation in progress, and 3+ years in Canadian corporate tax.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA designation (completed or in progress)
• In-Depth Tax or Master of Taxation (in progress)
• 3+ years of Canadian corporate tax and tax reporting experience
• Experience preparing tax provisions
• Strong understanding of Canadian tax laws and regulations
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual income tax provisions under IFRS, including supporting tax schedules
• Maintain and reconcile tax accounts, ensuring accurate reporting of tax balances across jurisdictions
• Support internal and external audits by responding to tax-related information requests
• Calculate and assist with tax installments, and monitor refunds and tax assessments
• Review Canadian corporate income tax returns and related filings
• Maintain accurate tax records and documentation for compliance and audit readiness
• Respond to tax inquiries from internal and external stakeholders; conduct tax research as required
• Assist with the automation and enhancement of tax processes
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and system enhancements
• Ensure ongoing compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support tax-related projects and business initiatives
• Support special projects and other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA designation (completed or in progress)

In-Depth Tax or Master of Taxation (in progress)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Our client is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst to join their Global Tax function. Reporting to the Manager, Global Taxation, this role is a key contributor to Canadian income tax compliance and tax reporting for Canadian entities within a global organization. You’ll own critical deliverables across IFRS income tax provision work, tax account reconciliation, and audit support—while also partnering cross-functionally with Finance and other internal stakeholders on tax-related projects and business initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical tax knowledge with strong analytical execution, thrives in a deadline-driven environment, and is motivated to help modernize and improve tax processes through automation and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual income tax provisions under IFRS, including supporting tax schedules
• Maintain and reconcile tax accounts, ensuring accurate reporting of tax balances across jurisdictions
• Support internal and external audits by responding to tax-related information requests
• Calculate and assist with tax installments, and monitor refunds and tax assessments
• Review Canadian corporate income tax returns and related filings
• Maintain accurate tax records and documentation for compliance and audit readiness
• Respond to tax inquiries from internal and external stakeholders; conduct tax research as required
• Assist with the automation and enhancement of tax processes
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and system enhancements
• Ensure ongoing compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support tax-related projects and business initiatives
• Support special projects and other duties as assigned

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• CPA designation (completed or in progress)
• In-Depth Tax or Master of Taxation (in progress)
• 3+ years of Canadian corporate tax and tax reporting experience
• Experience preparing tax provisions
• Strong understanding of Canadian tax laws and regulations
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines