Tax Manager

CI Financial; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Education-related programs

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

CI Financial Corp. is seeking a Tax Manager to lead Canadian corporate income tax compliance, tax accounting, and indirect tax matters for a complex financial services organization. The role reports to the VP Tax and partners with finance, accounting, legal and treasury.

The position follows an in-office work model with four days onsite. A base salary range is provided with bonus eligibility and a broad benefits program. The company emphasizes growth, collaboration, and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of Canadian corporate tax experience in an accounting firm or relevant industry.
• Accounting designation or related certification relevant to specialization.
• Completion of CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Course Level 2 and/or GST/HST courses (or equivalent).
• Commitment to learning in a tax technology environment.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with tight deadlines.
• Process orientation with excellent documentation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare or review Canadian federal and provincial income tax returns.
• Prepare, review and manage tax installments.
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual tax provisions and related disclosures.
• Assemble documentation for transfer pricing studies.
• Support tax audits and assessments with technical analysis.
• Assist in GST/HST, QST, PST, and sales tax compliance.
• Coordinate indirect tax processes with finance and operations.
• Participate in special projects and research as assigned.

Skills

Tax compliance

Tax planning

Transfer pricing

IFRS IAS 12 knowledge

Audit support

Communication skills

Education

Accounting designation

CPA In-Depth Tax Course Level 2

Job description

At CI, we see a great place to work as one that is a safe place for everyone to have a voice, where people are empowered to take ownership over meaningful work, where there is an opportunity to grow through stretching themselves, where they can work on innovative products and projects, and where employees are supported and engaged in doing so.

Reporting to the VP Tax, The Tax Manager will be responsible for Canadian corporate income tax compliance, tax accounting, and commodity tax matters for a complex corporate and/or financial services organization. The successful candidate will support tax reporting, tax audits, planning initiatives, and indirect tax compliance while partnering with finance, accounting, legal and treasury.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Prepare or review of Canadian federal and provincial income tax returns ensuring timely filing of tax forms and elections
• Prepare, review and/or manage tax installments
• Prepare, review and/or manage quarterly and annual global tax provision calculations, tax balance sheet maintenance and financial statement disclosures
• Assemble and prepare the necessary documentation to support annual transfer pricing studies and documentation
• Support the management of tax audits and assessments by performing technical analysis and gathering documentation throughout the audit process
• Assist in preparing and reviewing GST/HST, QST, PST, sales and use tax compliance process
• Coordinate indirect tax processes with finance and operational teams
• Participate in special projects/perform technical research as assigned by management

Skills and attributes for success

• Execution of a variety of corporate and partnership tax processes including planning, compliance, provision and controversy matters
• Experience with Selected Listed Financial Institution (SLFI) calculations and filings
• Solid understanding of accounting under IFRS, including current and deferred taxes under IAS 12.
• Enhance technical skills by remaining up-to-date on trends, new legislative developments and tax authority decisions, and apply them to relevant complex situations
• Positive and cooperative attitude and maintaining the confidential and proprietary nature of the company's information and related work products

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Minimum of 4 years of Canadian corporate tax experience in an accounting firm or relevant industry
• An accounting designation or other related experience or certification relevant to an area of specialization.
• At a minimum, completion of level 2 of CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Course and/or relevant GST/HST courses
• A commitment to learning in a tax technology environment
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to work with tight deadlines
• Process oriented with excellent documentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

This role follows our in office work model and requires employees to be onsite four days per week to support collaboration and business needs.

This opportunity is for an existing vacancy with the company. Theanticipatedbase salary range for this position is$69,500to $119,500. Exactsalary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a bonus program. In addition, The Company offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, wellness programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

CI Financial is an independent company offering global wealth management and asset management advisory services through diverse financial services firms. Since 1965, we have consistently anticipated and responded to the changing needs of investors. We are driven by a commitment to provide individuals and institutions with the highest-quality investments and advice. Our commitment to the highest levels of performance means that whatever their position, CI employees must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment that will stretch them to tap into their highest potential. Employees with a healthy dose of ambition, a desire to commit to a curious mindset for continuous learning, and a willingness to go the extra mile thrive at CI.

A Supportive Environment for Success

We offer an in-office environment, competitive benefits, and a supportive workplace to help our employees thrive both personally and professionally.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Modern HQ location within walking distance from Union Station
• Training Reimbursement
• Paid Professional Designations
• Employee Savings Plan (ESP)
• Corporate Discount Program
• Enhanced group benefits
• Parental Leave Top–up program
• Paid time off for Volunteering

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.

CI Financial Corp. and all of our affiliates (“CI”) are committed to fair and accessible employment practices and provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodations in order to apply for any job opportunities, require this posting in an additional format, or require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us [e-mail], or call 416-364-1145 ext. 4747.