Senior Tax Manager

Norton Rose Fulbright; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international legal firm in Ottawa is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to oversee tax compliance across Canada. The successful candidate will possess a CPA and have 8-12 years of relevant experience, ideally in a legal services environment. Primary responsibilities include managing tax filings, implementing policies, and advising on tax implications. This role offers a hybrid work environment and requires proficiency in both English and French.

Benefits

Flexible health and wellness allowance

Retirement savings plan with employer contribution

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8-12 years of tax experience in a professional or legal services environment.
• Experience preparing and filing retail sales tax returns.
• Good working knowledge of both English and French.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage tax compliance for all legal entities.
• Implement tax policies and procedures.
• Manage external tax audit processes.

Skills

Sales tax expertise

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting with CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

SAP knowledge

Job description

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Hybrid role - 3 days in office - please note that this position can also be filled in any of our offices across Canada

Reporting directly to the Financial Accounting Director, the Senior Taxation Manager is responsible for leading and managing the tax compliance of Norton Rose Fulbright Canada .

You Will Be Focusing On

The candidate is required to be an expert in sales tax for all Canadian provinces, and a subject matter lead for partnership tax, T-3, T-5 and some corporate tax activities. A strong communicator and team player, he will also support the Partnership Office. The key responsibilities of the position are outlined below :

• Assist with all retail tax filing in all provinces where the firm has a permanent establishment and for all legal entities associated with the Firm, including various partnerships, trusts and corporations.
• Responsible for the implementation and enforcement of tax policies and procedures, to ensure best practices.
• Review complex mandate-specific and out-of-country mandate tax forms to ensure that taxes are accurately calculated, in accordance with provincial sales tax requirements.
• Act as a subject matter expert on all tax issues and inquiries. Provide a high level of customer service and timely response to requests from partners and professional services staff.
• Advise management on tax consequences during the decision-making process. Conduct tax research and prepare memorandums outlining findings and conclusions.
• Support the Partnership Office in all tax matters.
• Manage external tax audit processes.
• Participate in sales tax accounting projects as required, maintaining the integrity of retail sales tax rates and vendor input tax credits in SAP tables.
• Communicate with CRA, provincial tax authorities and external tax experts regarding retail sales tax matters or any other tax matters.
• Train and educate staff on retail sales tax matters.
• Prepare annual tax returns for all legal entities.
• Review the preparation of Statement of Partnership Income (T-5013 and RL15) on an annual basis.
• Assist the trust team to put in place process and control for T-3 and T-5.

What You Bring To The Role

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with a CPA designation.
• Tax training (In Depth GST / HST Program).
• Certification in tax an asset.
• Minimum of 8-12 years of some tax experience gained in a professional or legal services environment.
• Experience preparing and filing of retail sales tax returns and related forms, and responding to inquiries from tax authorities across Canada,
• Highly detail-oriented with the ability to work with time-sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain good relationships with partners and related internal / external groups.
• Excellent organizational skills and proven ability to prioritize work in a demanding environment.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Track record of providing effective advice to executive leadership.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite products (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SAP knowledge an asset.

Norton Rose Fulbright is a large international legal practice with multiple offices around the world. Its clientele is also international, so we must be able to provide services in English and in French. As a result, a good working knowledge of both languages is required, since you will communicate frequently with managers and / or colleagues in other provinces or countries and / or will serve our clients in both languages.

Why Join Our Team

• Hybrid work environment
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Benefit premiums paid by the firm
• Wellness matters : Flexible health and wellness allowance that covers much more than gym memberships!
• Training and development programs based on your interests and needs

Ready to join a proactive and modern firm that provides an exceptional career experience in an inclusive and collaborative environment? Come join us!

As part of a global legal practice, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada embrace a culture of excellence and client service, but always with a focus on flexibility, respect, diversity and openness. We strive to create an equitable, inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work and realize their career potential.

To find out more about how we integrate diversity, equity and inclusion in everything we do please click Diversity, equity and inclusion | Canada | Global law firm | Norton Rose Fulbright.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruiting process, please inform us in the recruitment application. We will contact you to further discuss your need.

Please note that applicants who receive an employment offer may be required during their employment with Norton Rose Fulbright to provide proof of vaccinations recommended from time to time by government or public health authorities. Norton Rose Fulbright has a duty to accommodate those who are unable to get vaccinated due to protected grounds. For applicants who require an accommodation, please contact us to discuss further.

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