US Tax Manager

OMERS; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate management firm in Toronto is seeking a US Tax Manager to manage tax-related aspects of mergers and acquisitions. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of progressive US tax experience and a CPA designation. This role involves collaboration with various teams and the management of tax due diligence on real estate transactions. The firm offers a dynamic environment with a strong commitment to diversity and employee growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in US tax matters.
• Experience with Real Estate Investment Trusts is an asset.
• Ability to develop and implement tax strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage tax due diligence and structuring for US real estate transactions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess tax implications.
• Monitor tax legislation changes and their impacts on strategies.

Skills

US tax knowledge

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Ownership mindset

Education

Bachelor of Commerce, Business Administration, Finance or Equivalent

CPA designation

Job description

Overview

Choose a workplace that empowers your impact.

Join a global workplace where employees thrive. One that embraces diversity of thought, expertise and passion. A place where you can personalize your employee journey to be — and deliver — your best.

We are a leading global real estate investor, developer and manager. We combine our capital with our capabilities to create real estate that strengthenseconomies and communities. By prioritizing people, partnerships and places, we generate meaningful returnsfor OMERS members, enhance value for our capital partners and create a brighter world for our customers.

Join us to accelerate your growth & development, prioritize wellness, build connections, and support the communities where we live and work.

Don’t just work anywhere — come build tomorrow together with us.

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Role

We are seeking a highly motivated US Tax Manager to join our team with a primary focus on transaction-related tax matters. This role will be responsible for managing the tax aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, and financings as well as assist with other strategic initiatives.

We believe that time together in the office is important for OMERS and Oxford, the strength of our employees, and the work we do for our pension members. Our hybrid work guideline requires teams to come to the office a minimum of 4 days per week.

As a member of this team, you will work closely with the US Tax Director and be responsible for:

Transactions

• Manage tax due diligence, structuring, and integration for US real estate transactions.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including legal, finance, accounting, asset management and investments to assess the tax implications of proposed deals.

• Review and analyze transactional and recurring documents/agreements to identify and mitigate tax risks.

• Support post-transaction integration and compliance efforts.

• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess potential impacts on transaction strategy.

• Manage relationships with external advisors and ensure quality and timeliness of deliverables.

• Assist in developing and implementing tax planning strategies.

• Manage special projects such as transfer pricing, cost segregation studies and so forth.

• Assist with tax compliance matters (including review of tax returns and provisions) and tax audits as needed.

• Liaise with teams to facilitate tax-efficient US cash management and repatriation strategies.

• Assist with other matters as needed.

To succeed in this role, you have:

• 5+ years of experience and credentials that reflect a background with progressive US tax exposure (federal and state).

• Experience with Real Estate Investment Trusts will be an asset.

• CPA designation (US designation preferred, but a Canadian designation is an asset).

• Bachelor of Commerce, Business Administration, Finance or Equivalent.

• Enjoys solving problems on your own and with others; in preparing and self-reviewing detailed analyses; and in breaking down big projects to achievable components

• Demonstrates an ownership mindset and takes accountability for their responsibilities

• Demonstrates sound judgement and critical thinking.

• Ability to identify and implement tax strategies in line with the organization’s overall goals, objectives and risk profile.

Oxford's purpose is to strengthen economies and communities through real estate.

Our people-first culture is at its best when our workforce reflects the communities where we live and work — and the customers we proudly serve.

From hire to retire, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process that extends all the way through your employee experience. This sense of belonging and connection is cultivated up, down and across our global organization thanks to our vast network of Employee Resource Groups with executive leader sponsorship, our Purpose@Work committee and employee recognition programs.