Tax Manager

Welltower Inc. (NYSE : WELL); Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wellness and healthcare infrastructure company is seeking a Tax Manager in Toronto. This role involves overseeing tax compliance matters, preparing tax documentation, and fostering relationships across teams. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 5+ years of relevant tax experience are required. The company offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary + Annual Bonus

Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Assistance Program

Comprehensive Medical / Dental / Vision options

Qualifications

• 5+ years of tax experience in a CPA firm or corporate tax department.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting and general ledger systems.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage tax compliance matters including reviewing returns.
• Prepare journal entries related to tax refunds and payments.
• Liaison with the Legal team for legal entity matters.

Skills

Tax compliance matters

Analytical skills

MS Excel proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

OneSource tax preparation software

Job description

Overview

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WELLTOWER – REIMAGINE REAL ESTATE WITH US. At Welltower, we’re transforming how the world thinks about senior living and wellness-focused real estate. As a global leader in residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure, we create vibrant, purpose-driven communities where housing, healthcare, and hospitality converge. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and endlessly ambitious—guided by our mantra : The only easy day was yesterday. We’re looking for bold, independent thinkers who thrive on challenge, embrace complexity, and are driven to deliver long-term value. Every team member is empowered to think like an owner, innovate fearlessly, and lead from where they stand. If you\'re passionate about outcomes and inspired by the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare infrastructure, we want you on our best-in-class team.

About The Role

The Tax Manager will be responsible for fostering relationships across various areas of the Company. This position will work directly with the organization to generate necessary documentation for the preparation of tax returns including estimated taxes, state apportionment and other schedules as needed. The position will work collaboratively with cross functional teams to develop tools and processes to efficiently manage compliance costs, cash taxes and general and administrative spend. The primary compliance functions will include interaction with third party operators to review and discuss tax matters related to required tax filings and payments as well as managing third party service providers in the areas of partnership taxation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage tax compliance matters including providing workpaper support and review of third party and internally prepared returns
• Review quarterly tax installment requirements and co-ordinate payments with the Treasury department
• Preparation or review of journal entries related to tax refunds and payments
• Review Canadian monthly tax provisions and co-ordinate inclusion in overall consolidated tax provisions
• Analysis of capital expenditures incurred to determine appropriate tax classification
• Quarterly review of thin capitalization ratios and EIFEL limitations and providing strategies to maintain compliance with thin cap and minimize limitations under EIFEL
• Maintain PUC and ACB balances for corporations and partnerships. Research technical tax matters and file documentation to support tax positions
• Key role in trial balance automation and import for every legal entity
• Liaison to Legal team and Accounting for legal entity matters related to registrations, withdrawals, dissolutions, legal entity reporting structures, election follow up and other matters as needed
• Primary contact with operating partners to discuss tax matters including income allocations and supporting schedules for tax filings, payments and other items
• Respond in a timely manner to all tax notices and support tax positions as needed with taxing jurisdictions

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field required; CPA preferred but not required
• 5+ years of tax experience in a CPA firm or corporate tax department, with extensive knowledge of OneSource tax preparation software and strong proficiency in MS Excel
• Strong working knowledge of accounting and general ledger systems
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage detailed timetables
• Excellent analytical, verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment
• Strong team orientation with a customer service focus
• Self-motivated with a positive and professional attitude
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, and verification of employment, education, and other credentials relevant to the position.

What We Offer

• Competitive Base Salary + Annual Bonus
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Program – purchase shares at a 15% discount
• Employer-matching RRSP Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive and progressive Medical / Dental / Vision options
• Professional Growth
• And much more

About Welltower

Welltower Inc. (NYSE : WELL) is a leading residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure company. Our portfolio includes 1,500+ seniors and wellness housing communities, positioned at the intersection of housing, healthcare, and hospitality, supporting mature renters and older adults in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. We also support physicians in our outpatient medical buildings with the infrastructure needed to deliver quality care.

Welltower is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE / AA. Minor ity / Female / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Disability / Vet

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting / Auditing and Finance

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