VP, Global Tax Advisory

Manulife; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 175,000 - 326,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international financial services provider is seeking a VP, Head of Global Tax Advisory in Toronto. This role requires a strong leader with extensive experience in international tax planning and corporate governance. The candidate should excel in communication, negotiation, and relationship management. Offering a salary range between $175,700 and $326,000 CAD with a hybrid working arrangement and an array of customizable benefits, this position presents a unique opportunity to influence global tax strategies and lead a diverse team.

Benefits

Customizable health and wellness benefits

Pension and global share ownership plan

Generous paid time off program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the tax profession, focusing on international tax planning.
• Significant experience leading a Tax function and strategic business function.
• Knowledge of and experience in the insurance industry would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop tax strategies that align with business objectives.
• Oversee compliance and maintain transfer pricing policies.
• Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals across the globe.

Skills

Project management

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Business acumen

Education

Undergraduate degree in business or related field

MBA or other advanced/post-graduate designation

Job description

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. We provide financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Asia, Canada, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States.

Reporting to the Global Head of Tax, the VP, Head of Global Tax Advisory is a member of the Group Tax leadership team and has oversight for all corporate tax planning matters for the organization. Along with their team, this leader will work with other Group Tax functional and jurisdictional teams and other stakeholders to

• Devise and maintain tax‑efficient corporate holdings and capital structures.

• Provide transaction tax support to Corporate Development teams on mergers, acquisitions and other reorganizations, including tax due diligence.

Tax Strategy and Planning

• Develop and implement tax strategies that align with the company's overall business objectives.

• Optimize tax positions and identify opportunities for tax savings and efficiencies.

Compliance and Reporting

• Oversee and maintain the Company’s transfer pricing policies and related compliance matters.

• Manage the Company’s Canadian foreign affiliate tax compliance obligations and maintain records of applicable surplus balances.

Responsibilities

Risk Management

• Identify and mitigate tax risks through proactive planning and management. The Head of Global Tax Advisory is the Tax function’s top risk officer.

• Represent the Tax function on the Company’s Subsidiary Capital Transaction Committee.

• Sit on the board of directors of select subsidiaries of the Company.

Leadership and Team Management

• Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals located around the world.

• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the tax team.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including finance, actuarial, legal, and business units, to provide tax advice and support.

• Represent the company in discussions with tax authorities and external advisors.

Policy Development

• Develop and maintain tax policies and procedures that ensure consistency and compliance across the Company.

• Stay updated on changes in tax legislation and advise the company on potential impacts.

Financial Analysis and Reporting

• Provide tax-related financial analysis and reporting to senior management.

• Support the preparation of financial statements and disclosures related to tax.

Required Qualifications

• Strong academic background includes undergraduate degree in business or related field; MBA or other advanced/post graduate designation a plus.

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in tax profession, with a focus on international tax planning.

• Significant experience leading a Tax function and/or other strategic business function required.

• Previous tax experience with a top-tier strategy consulting firm and/or past relevant experience in multi-national top tier financial services and/or life insurance organizations a plus.

• Strong business acumen and highly developed communication and relationship skills.

• Project management and negotiation skills.

• Broad network and Asia experience preferred.

• Knowledge of and experience in the insurance industry would an advantage.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [e-mail].

Referenced Salary Location

Toronto, Ontario

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$175,700.00 CAD - $326,000.00 CAD. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [e-mail] for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact [e-mail] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.