Tax Analyst, Corporate Tax

Intact Financial Corporation; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Annual bonus target and ESPP

Pension plan

Wellbeing benefits & telemedicine

Job summary

Intact Financial Corporation is seeking a Tax Analyst to join its dynamic Tax team. You will prepare Canadian corporate income tax returns for multiple entities, support tax accounting and reporting, and monitor notices from authorities while assisting with acquisitions and strategic transactions.

You will work with CPA-expected standards, leverage Excel and tax software, and collaborate across Finance to improve processes in a hybrid Toronto-area environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• CPA designation or enrollment in CPA program is considered a strong asset.
• A genuine interest in Canadian corporate taxation and a long-term career in tax.
• Knowledge of corporate income tax principles and tax accounting concepts – is required.
• Experience in accounting, taxation, public practice, financial services.
• Advanced Excel skills with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with systems such as Oracle, Taxprep, Power BI, Power Query, Power Automate, SharePoint, or similar tools is an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities, with the ability to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Canadian corporate income tax returns and related compliance filings for multiple legal entities.
• Support quarterly and annual tax accounting and reporting, incl. income tax provisions, reconciliations, remittances, disclosures.
• Calculate tax instalments, prepare schedules and working papers, ensure accuracy of tax records.
• Monitor correspondence from tax authorities, including notices and audits.
• Assist with tax aspects of acquisitions, investments, and corporate transactions.
• Research and interpret Canadian income tax legislation and developments, providing insights.
• Collaborate with Finance and business teams to gather information and support compliance.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and leverage technology in tax operations.
• Contribute to special projects and implementation of tax/finance tech solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication & relationship-building

Multitasking/ prioritization

Advanced Excel

Bilingual (EN/FR)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Taxation

CPA designation or CPA program enrollment

Tools

Oracle

Taxprep

Power BI

Power Query

Power Automate

SharePoint

Job description

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us. Pay at Intact is about much more than just salary. Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life) Salary range (but not limited to): 74,800 - 91,400 Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance): 7.5% As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares. Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long‑term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan. Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented above is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.

About the role

At Intact, we're committed to helping people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. As Canada's largest provider of property and casualty insurance, we're redefining what it means to work in insurance by empowering our people to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful impact every day. We're looking for a Tax Analyst to join our dynamic and collaborative Tax team. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who is eager to deepen their expertise in corporate taxation and contribute to a high-performing team that plays a critical role in supporting a complex and growing organization. In this role, you'll gain exposure to a broad range of tax activities, including corporate tax compliance, tax accounting, reporting, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic business initiatives. You'll work alongside experienced tax professionals, collaborate with stakeholders across Finance and the business, and play a key role in ensuring tax processes are efficient, accurate, and compliant.

What you'll do

• Prepare Canadian corporate income tax returns and related compliance filings for multiple legal entities, including broker entities.
• Support quarterly and annual tax accounting and reporting processes, including income tax provisions, account reconciliations, remittances, and financial statement disclosures.
• Calculate tax instalments, prepare supporting schedules and working papers, and ensure the accuracy and completeness of tax records.
• Monitor and manage correspondence from tax authorities, including notices of assessment, audits, and information requests.
• Assist with tax-related aspects of acquisitions, investments, and corporate transactions, including due diligence, integrations, and supporting analyses.
• Research and interpret Canadian income tax legislation and emerging tax developments, providing insights and recommendations to support business decisions.
• Collaborate with Finance and business teams to gather information, resolve issues, and support compliance and reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen controls, and leverage technology to enhance the efficiency of tax operations.
• Contribute to special projects, continuous improvement initiatives, and the implementation of tax and finance technology solutions.

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• CPA designation or enrollment in the CPA program is considered a strong asset.
• A genuine interest in Canadian corporate taxation and a desire to build a long-term career in tax.
• Knowledge of corporate income tax principles and tax accounting concepts – is required.
• Experience in accounting, taxation, public practice, financial services.
• Advanced Excel skills, with strong proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with systems such as Oracle, Taxprep, Power BI, Power Query, Power Automate, SharePoint, or similar tools is an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building abilities, with the confidence to collaborate across teams and communicate complex information clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing business needs, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English‑speaking colleagues across the country.

#LI-Hybrid Il s'agit d'un nouveau rôle au sein de notre équipe en pleine croissance | This role is a new member of our growing team.

We are an equal opportunity employer. At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives. We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity‑deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request. If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Please note that Intact does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration-related matters including but not limited to employer-specific closed work permits. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment and are solely responsible for maintaining their work eligibility.