Job Description

Our client, an insurance firm, that for nearly 150 years, has been helping to secure the long-term financial future of families. They are currently seeking a Manager OR Senior Manager, Taxation for their Corporate Finance group. This is a hybrid work environment. There are no direct reports for either role. You will report into the VP Global Tax Compliance & Planning.

The Manager OR Senior Manager, Taxation is responsible for tax returns, compliance and control processes, audits, as well as research and analysis. This individual will also participate in various tax and tax-related projects as required.

This position requires the incumbent to deliver strong accounting and tax research skills, technical and analytical corporate, partnership, individual, premium, sales and indirect commodity tax knowledge and expertise; to demonstrate the ability to read and understand complex instructions and guidance, to possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, to possess organization skills to be able to prioritize responsibilities and to meet tight deadlines with little to no supervision and experience in a variety of tax operations and the ability to drive process improvements.

Requirements

Requirements

About You:

You are a collaborative team player with strong communication skills. You have acute attention to detail and are deadline driven. You have exceptional stakeholder management experience. You are comfortable in presenting to various levels of staff and management. You have a strong level of initiative with the ability to evaluate existing processes and procedures and identify more effective ways of operating. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and work well with all levels of the organization. You can manage several complex processes/tasks with a high level of accuracy. You have a positive professional attitude.

Your Key Qualifications:

University Degree in Finance, Business, Economics etc.

CPA, CA.

In-Depth tax course.

FLMI an asset.

Canadian corporate income tax and Canadian Indirect tax experience mandatory.

Minimum of 5-7 years progressive post graduate experience in life insurance taxation for the Manager role, and 7-10 years of experience for the Senior Manager role.

A minimum of 2 years' experience as a Tax Manager.

Strong knowledge of the insurance industry and the unique rules associated with accounting and tax reporting.

Advanced knowledge and experience using Canadian Tax Return software such as Tax prep and Insur Tax (or similar).

Excellent computer skills, particularly complex Excel spreadsheets and database models.

Why Apply:

Multinational firm with operations in Canada, the UK, and the US.

Company has been at the forefront of several milestones in the North American life insurance landscape.

More than three million clients and members in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom benefit from the foundation of experience, expertise, and reliability our client has built over two centuries.

Dedicated to the well-being of individuals, families, and communities.

Focused on giving back, enriching lives, and building stronger communities.

If interested in learning more about this role and partnering with Robert Half in the search for your next full-time role, please apply online referencing "Manager/Senior Manager Tax." Kindly note, due to volume - only those applicants who most closely match the hiring requirements of our clients will be contacted for a further conversation. We thank all applicants for their interest.

NOTE: *Compensation levels will be determined based on which role you are being considered for.