Position Title: Lead Tax Manager

Client Details:

A Large TSX Publicly Traded Canadian Firm and one of the country’s leading providers of Health Care Services. The company has more than 24,000 staff members and provides care to thousands of Canadians throughout the Country. Our client has a solid Glassdoor Rating of +3.5 and a fantastic Hybrid Flexible Working Culture

Role Summary:
The Tax Manager is an essential role as a key tax authority at the Firm reporting into Director of Tax . Working closely with the other members of the Finance team across multi-lines of business, the Tax Manager will be part of the transformative changes, provide process improvement recommendations aim to automate tax function

Key Job Responsibilities:

Prepare accurate monthly and quarterly tax provisions for financial statement under IFRS and various tax reconciliations.

Ensure timely completion and compliance of Company’s tax related filings including the completion of all federal and provincial income tax returns, information returns, tax elections and all related analysis and support (e.g. T2, T106, T1134, T5013, NR4, T4A-NR etc.)
Manage commodity tax (GST/PST/QST) filings and reconciliations of monthly, quarterly, and annual sale tax returns, including NRRP rebate for Firm
Preparation of annual budget and forecasting of cash taxes.
Responsible for the calculation and timely payment of tax instalments and final taxes.
Assist with tax audits, including preparation of support and responding to tax audit queries.
Preform research, analysis, and documentation in tax memos to support filing positions, as well as resolution of audit issues.
Assist with acquisitions and other transactions, including identifying risks and tax implications, conducting due diligence and implementation of tax structure.
Establish and maintain strong controls and procedures to identify and manage all tax issues
Proactively identify planning opportunities, tax minimization strategies, and minimization of tax risks, including working with senior management to implement and monitor the strategies
Support the Finance team and business unit operations with respect to tax queries, research, analysis, and recommendation.
Identify and implement process efficiencies to streamline tax function.
Support Director of Tax on implementing a new ERP system, including system testing, data conversion, creating new system reports and implementation.
Perform other projects as assigned.

Location:
Greater Toronto Area (East End), Ontario – Hybrid Working Model (2 days in office)

Salary Range and Vacation:
Based on Experience plus Bonus 10%, 4 weeks vacation

Requirements:

Professional Accounting Designation ((CPA or equivalent designation) and 5 - 8 years practical taxation experience required.
Completion of or working towards the CICA in-depth taxation course.
Experience in dealing with CRA tax audits.
Experience in sales tax returns filings.
Familiar with GST/HST rules relating to healthcare exempt and zero-rated supplies and public services bodies rebate.
Strong knowledge of IFRS required.
Experience with TaxPrep software and advance accounting system (e.g., Workday, SAP).
Excellent analytical skills, strong motivation, and ability to work independently.
Strong problem-solving skills and organization skills and pays close attention to details.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced deadline oriented environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Knowledge of the real estate and/or healthcare industry is an asset.
Ability to work independently.
Enthusiasm for change
High standard of integrity.
Positive attitude with a "can do" approach to customer service

ID7766 - Lead Tax Manager (Large Well Known TSX Publicly Traded Canadian Firm)