Tax Analyst, Corporate Tax

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Up to 5 extra days off per year

Telemedicine and Wellness account

Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Intact is inviting a Tax Analyst to join our dynamic Tax team in Canada. You will handle corporate tax compliance, reporting, and analysis for multiple entities, collaborating with Finance and business partners to ensure accuracy and compliance.

The role emphasizes process improvement, data-driven insights, and cross-functional teamwork. Ideal candidates will have CPA considerations, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of Canadian corporate taxation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Commerce, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• CPA designation or enrollment in CPA program is a strong asset.
• Interest in Canadian corporate taxation and long-term tax career.
• Knowledge of corporate income tax principles and tax accounting concepts required.
• Experience in accounting, taxation, public practice, or financial services.
• Advanced Excel skills with proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Canadian corporate income tax returns and related filings for multiple entities including broker entities.
• Support quarterly and annual tax accounting and reporting processes, including provisions and reconciliations.
• Calculate tax instalments and ensure accuracy of tax records.
• Monitor correspondence from tax authorities and respond to notices or audits.
• Assist with tax aspects of acquisitions, investments, and corporate transactions.
• Research Canadian tax legislation and provide insights to support business decisions.
• Collaborate with Finance to gather information and ensure compliance.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and leverage technology in tax ops.
• Contribute to special projects and tax/finance tech implementations.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Cross-team collaboration

Bilingual (EN/FR)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Taxation/Commerce/Business Admin

CPA designation or CPA program

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.

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.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

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.

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