Tax and Partnerships Lead

ISG Search Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Health and dental benefits

RRSP matching

Professional development support

Job summary

ISG Search Inc. in Toronto seeks a Tax and Partnerships Lead to head the Canadian and US tax functions, focusing on US partnership tax. You will oversee compliance, engage external advisers, and partner with internal finance teams to ensure timely delivery.

The role requires strong US partnership tax experience, manager-level or higher, CPA preferred or Enrolled Agent considered. Office-based with limited work-from-home flexibility and a discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• Strong US partnership tax experience with compliance and review responsibilities.
• Experience in managing multi-entity tax filings and coordinating with external advisers.
• Ability to communicate complex tax issues to senior leadership clearly.
• Experience at Manager level or above, ideally in a public accounting firm.

Responsibilities

• Oversee US and Canadian tax compliance across multiple entities, including complex US partnerships.
• Review returns and schedules, identify discrepancies and resolve questions.
• Manage compliance calendars, information requests, filing approvals and tax payments.
• Coordinate with accounting and financial reporting teams to gather accurate information.
• Lead status meetings and coordinate with stakeholders to meet deadlines.
• Provide cross-border tax advice on withholding and nonresident partner issues.

Skills

US partnership tax

Cross-border tax

Tax compliance

Stakeholder communication

Education

CPA or equivalent

Enrolled Agent considered

Job description

Tax and Partnerships Lead (BBBH12253) Toronto, Canada

Salary: CAD125000 - CAD140000 per year

Permanent

Job title: Tax Manager – US Tax Lead
Salary: $125,000–$140,000 base, depending on experience
Role status: Current opening

Our client:
An established private real estate investment business with operations across Canada and the United States.

Lead the Canadian and US tax function, with a primary focus on US partnership tax. This role oversees compliance, manages external tax advisers and partners with internal finance teams to ensure accurate and timely delivery.

Principal tasks and responsibilities include:

• Oversee US and Canadian tax compliance across multiple entities, including complex, multi-tier US partnerships.
• Review returns and supporting schedules, identify discrepancies and resolve outstanding questions.
• Manage compliance calendars, information requests, filing approvals and tax payments.
• Work with accounting and financial reporting teams to gather accurate information.
• Lead regular status meetings and hold stakeholders accountable for deadlines.
• Coordinate advice on cross-border matters, nonresident partners and withholding requirements.
• Communicate tax issues and recommendations clearly to senior leadership.

Qualifications and pre-requisites:

• Strong US partnership tax experience, including substantial compliance and review responsibilities.
• Experience at Manager level or above, ideally within a major public accounting firm.
• Ability to manage complex engagements and multiple entity filings.
• Canadian or US CPA preferred; Enrolled Agent designation also considered.
• Canadian tax, cross-border and real estate experience are assets.
• Strong organization, attention to detail and project-management skills.
• Confident communicator who can independently manage advisers and internal stakeholders.

Additional information or perks:

• Discretionary bonus.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• RRSP matching.
• Support for relevant professional development.
• Primarily office-based, with limited discretionary work-from-home flexibility.