Tax Manager - Contract Role - TMR, hybrid

Exceleris; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial services firm in Canada is seeking a Tax Manager to support its finance and administration team. This hybrid contract role focuses on tax compliance, planning, and maintaining accurate financial records. Key responsibilities include preparing tax returns, monitoring tax law updates, and leading initiatives for process improvement. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of tax and accounting experience, a degree in Taxation, and CPA designation. Ability in U.S. tax rules and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in tax and accounting.
• Knowledge of U.S. tax rules and foreign reporting (T1134, T1135, T106).
• Experience in investment management or real estate (asset).

Responsibilities

• Review year-end files and prepare for tax filings.
• Prepare and review tax returns and related working papers.
• Monitor tax law updates to ensure compliance.
• Identify tax-saving opportunities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Prioritization skills

Communication skills

Integrity

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Taxprep

Education

Degree in Taxation (CICA program or Master’s) and CPA designation

Tools

Excel

Taxprep

Job description

Tax Manager - Contract Role - TMR, hybrid

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Qualifications

The Temporary Tax Manager will support the finance and administration team, focusing on tax compliance, tax planning, and maintaining accurate records. The role includes reviewing financial statements for proper tax treatment and identifying tax‑saving opportunities, while contributing to process improvements and internal knowledge building.

Key Responsibilities

• Review year‑end files and prepare for tax filings
• Prepare and review tax returns (corporate, trust, partnership, personal, foundations) and related working papers
• Review K-1 and T5013 slips
• Maintain files for U.S. federal and state corporate and personal tax filings
• Prepare tax forecasts and manage monthly/quarterly instalments
• Oversee T1134 filings and follow up on tax assessments
• Monitor tax law updates to ensure compliance
• Assist in tax planning and identify savings opportunities
• Act as the primary contact for tax audits
• Lead initiatives to digitize and automate tax processes

Qualifications

• Degree in Taxation (CICA program or Master’s) and CPA designation
• 5+ years of experience in tax and accounting
• Experience in investment management or real estate (asset)
• Knowledge of U.S. tax rules and foreign reporting (T1134, T1135, T106)
• Strong organizational, analytical, and prioritization skills
• High proficiency in Excel and Taxprep
• Strong communication skills and high integrity

Leadership Attributes

• Collaborative team player, able to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Action‑oriented, detail‑focused, and committed to quality
• Discreet, diplomatic, and trustworthy

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Investment Management

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