Tax Manager

Vaco by Highspring; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring, located in the Greater Toronto Area, is seeking a Corporate Tax Manager to join its Toronto-based finance team. The role oversees tax compliance, provisions, strategic planning, and audit defense across a multi-entity structure.

Reporting to the Director of Tax, you will collaborate with Finance, Legal and Operations, leverage advanced Excel modeling, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. A CPA designation or Master of Taxation is required.

Qualifications

• CPA designation or Master of Taxation required.
• 5–7+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, ideally blending Big 4 public accounting with in-house financial services exposure.
• Deep expertise in Canadian corporate tax legislation, tax accounting principles, complex multi-entity structures, and advanced Excel modeling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quarterly/annual tax provisions, provisions reporting, and corporate income/indirect tax filings.
• Manage corporate tax audits, revenue authority inquiries, disputes, and transfer pricing requirements.
• Execute tax minimization strategies aligned with corporate operations and evolving tax law.
• Provide technical tax advisory support to cross-functional leaders in Finance, Legal, and Operations.
• Evaluate internal tax workflows to enhance reporting efficiency and risk management.

Skills

Corporate tax

Excel modeling

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Tax compliance

Education

CPA designation

Master of Taxation

Tools

Tax software

Job description

Corporate Tax Manager

Location: Greater Toronto Area, ON (Hybrid)

Position Type: Full-time

Role Summary

A premier Canadian financial services firm is seeking a Corporate Tax Manager to join its Toronto-based finance team. Reporting to the Director of Tax, this role oversees tax compliance, provisions, strategic planning, and audit defense across a multi-entity corporate structure.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee quarterly/annual tax provisions, provisions reporting, and corporate income/indirect tax filings.
• Manage corporate tax audits, revenue authority inquiries, disputes, and transfer pricing requirements.
• Execute tax minimization strategies aligned with corporate operations and evolving tax law.
• Provide technical tax advisory support to cross-functional leaders in Finance, Legal, and Operations.
• Evaluate internal tax workflows to enhance reporting efficiency and risk management.

Target Qualifications

• Credentials: CPA designation or Master of Taxation required. Completion of the CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Course preferred.
• Experience: 5–7+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, ideally blending Big 4 public accounting with in-house financial services exposure.
• Technical Focus: Deep expertise in Canadian corporate tax legislation, tax accounting principles, complex multi-entity structures, and advanced Excel modeling.
• Core Strengths: Excellent project management skills, strong cross-functional communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of colour, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if one is needed to participate in the job application or interview process.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

Having said that Vaco by Highspring believes that the salary range referenced reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).