Senior Tax Manager

vaco; East Gwillimbury; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension match

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring in Canada seeks a Tax Manager to lead Canadian and U.S. tax compliance and planning for a diversified asset manager.

You will prepare working papers, tax provisions, and returns, respond to audits, monitor legislation, and advise on joint ventures and credits. This role offers growth, collaboration with finance, and a strong rewards package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting or tax experience, including corporate tax audits, disputes, and transfer pricing.
• Strong understanding of Canadian and/or U.S. corporate tax.
• University or college degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize accurate, timely working papers to support tax filings.
• Prepare tax provisions, estimates/instalments and income tax returns for Canadian and U.S. corporations and partnerships.
• Respond to and manage income tax, GST/HST, and VAT audit inquiries from tax authorities.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and update policies and procedures accordingly.
• Support structuring of new joint ownership arrangements, including partnerships and JVs.
• Research and identify SR&ED and U.S. R&D credits.
• Support tax planning initiatives to improve tax efficiency across entities and jurisdictions.
• Communicate with external partners on tax information requirements.
• Liaise with regional and national finance team members.
• Participate in special projects supporting regional and national management.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Learning agility

Attention to detail

Education

University or college degree in a related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Our client is a diversified asset manager. They are looking for a Tax Manager to join their team!

Why Work Here

• Broad, cross-border scope: Hands-on exposure to Canadian and U.S. tax compliance, planning, forecasting, transfer pricing support, joint ventures and evolving tax projects across a diversified platform.
• High-impact development role: Work directly with an experienced tax leader, external advisors and finance stakeholders while building depth across complex tax matters.
• Growth beyond homebuilding: Company is diversifying into new areas, including manufacturing, creating varied work and opportunities to shape processes.
• Strong total rewards: which includes a target bonus, pension match, and programs for professional development.

About the Opportunity

• Prepare and organize accurate, timely working papers to support tax filings.
• Prepare tax provisions, tax estimates/instalments and income tax returns for Canadian and U.S. corporations and partnerships.
• Respond to and manage income tax, GST/HST, and VAT audit inquiries from tax authorities across jurisdictions.
• Monitors changes in tax legislation and updates policies and procedures accordingly.
• Support the structuring of new joint ownership arrangements, including partnerships and joint ventures.
• Research and identify green and sustainability tax credits, including Canadian SR&ED and U.S. R&D claims.
• Support tax planning initiatives and identify opportunities to improve tax efficiency across entities and jurisdictions.
• Communicate with external partners on tax information requirements.
• Liaise with regional and national finance team members.
• Participate in special projects supporting regional and national management, as required.
• Assist with non-routine tax issues and projects as they arise

About You

• University or college degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of accounting or tax experience, with required corporate tax experience, including tax audits, disputes, and transfer pricing.
• Strong understanding of Canadian and/or U.S. corporate tax.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple priorities while delivering results.
• Strong learning agility and the ability to manage competing demands.

Salary Range

$110,000 - $130,000 / year

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail] .