Job Description

Why join us?

Are you looking to join an innovative, global real estate company who builds communities and connects people to exceptional places? If so, we would love to tell you our story.

At Oxford, our culture is truly one of a kind. Across business lines and around the world, we embrace the complex and tackle opportunities with speed and agility. We are ambitious and humble, forward looking and service-focused. We get stuff done, and have fun doing it! We take great pride in contributing to the communities where we live. We believe that what is good for the environment is good for business. Together we deliver exceptional experiences to our over 2 million daily customers.

Scope

We are looking for a candidate with strong tax, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills to join our highly engaged, aspiring, and experienced team in the financial core downtown Toronto. Reporting to the Director, Taxation, you will have responsibility for managing the Canadian HST/GST/QST compliance function including audit responses, as well as acting in an internal advisory capacity regarding indirect tax matters.

In this role, your responsibilities will include the following:

Oversee and advise on indirect tax compliance and reporting and ensure that all Canadian HST/GST/QST returns are timely and accurately completed

Manage indirect tax audit queries and responses

Work with Finance teams to provide indirect tax advice on ongoing operating initiatives

Provide ongoing support to the Investment Tax team on any indirect tax issues or risks arising on transactions

Assist with Enterprise-wide non-transaction tax projects

Manage ad-hoc indirect tax projects including those relating to tax technology, process efficiencies and ongoing training of staff

Qualifications:

At least 5 years of experience and credentials that reflect a background with progressive indirect tax exposure, preferably with a focus in commercial and residential real estate

A Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree, preferably with a concentration in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

CPA designation preferred

Ability to deliver sound results, while handling multiple priorities with competing deadlines

Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to prepare and self-review detailed analyses; and in breaking down big projects to achievable components

Ability to build relationships and work constructively with internal stakeholders and external advisors

Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills

Demonstrates an ownership mindset and takes accountability for his/her deliverables responsibilities

Knowledge of finance principles

Demonstrates sound judgment

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Our story:

Oxford Properties Group (\xe2\x80\x9cOxford\xe2\x80\x9d) is a leading global real estate investor, asset manager and business builder. It builds, buys, and grows defined real estate operating business with world-class management teams. Established in 1960, Oxford and its portfolio companies manage approximately C$87 billion of assets across four continents on behalf of their investment partners. Oxford\xe2\x80\x99s owned portfolio encompasses office, logistics, retail, multifamily residential, life sciences, hotels, alternatives and credit in global gateway cities and high-growth hubs. A thematic investor with a committed source of capital, Oxford invests in properties, portfolios, development sites, debt, securities, and real estate businesses across the risk-reward spectrum. Together with its portfolio companies, Oxford is one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most active developers with over 80 projects currently underway globally across all major asset classes. Oxford is owned by OMERS, the Canadian defined benefit pension plan for Ontario\'s municipal employees.

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OMERS is committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At OMERS inclusion and diversity means belonging. How we create a sense of belonging is through our employees and our vast network of Employee Resource Groups. Whether you are passionate about gender, pride, or visible minorities, we have groups that are focused on making a difference in all of our lives.

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