Job Description

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You\'ll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you\'ll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

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About the role:

Sun Life is a leading international financial services organization providing insurance, wealth, and asset management solutions to individual and corporate clients. As a Canadian based multinational organization, Sun Life is subject to tax laws in multiple jurisdictions.

The Global Tax Advisory group is responsible for the management of Sun Life\xe2\x80\x99s corporate income tax expense and provides tax advisory services to the organization. The Manager, Global Tax Advisory supports this objective by way of contribution to Canadian income tax advice, Canadian income tax planning strategies, and Canadian income tax research and analysis.

The role will also interact with other areas of the Corporate Tax Group and Sun Life businesses.

What will you do?

• Assist with managing Canadian income tax queries from a variety of internal Sun Life stakeholders by gathering relevant information, identifying issues, and providing concise advice.
• Research Canadian income tax issues, perform analysis, and draft technical tax memos.
• Responsible for project management of initiatives led by the Tax Group.
• Assist with managing communication with external tax advisors.
• Collaborate and initiate conversations with team members regarding global tax issues and developments.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing through presentations and research.
• Participate in process improvement and technology projects.
• Develop tax knowledge by attending educational events and webinars.

What do you need to succeed?

• Must hold a CPA or law degree or have completed a Masters of Taxation
• 4+ years experience working in the tax department of a large accounting firm, law firm or large Canadian organization

Preferred Skills:

• Tax research and analysis experience
• Ability to communicate tax technical information to relevant stakeholders within and outside of Tax Group
• Strong written, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Strong time management skills: ability to balance and prioritize simultaneous tasks that are deadline-oriented
• Knowledge of Canadian foreign affiliate rules are an asset
• Strong financial modelling skills is an asset
• People skills to mobilize key internal and external tax resources necessary to ensure the successful completion of key tasks, initiatives, and projects

What\'s in it for you?

• Hybrid work environment
• Being a member of the Sun Life family, a group of people united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives
• Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
• Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health \xe2\x80\x93 mental, physical and financial
• A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture
• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
• An environment of continuous learning and improvement
• Access to our Global Learning Centre, available 24/7 for your learning needs

Recent Awards:

• We are honoured to be recognized as a 2022 Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work\xc2\xae Canada
• Great Place to Work\xc2\xae list for Best Workplaces for #HybridWork 2022
• Great Place to Work\xc2\xae list for Best Workplaces for Professional Development in Canada 2022
• Named \xe2\x80\x9cBest Places to Work\xe2\x80\x9d by Glassdoor, 2021 and 2023
• Canada Award for Excellence for Mental Health at Work 2021

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to .

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range: 82,000/82 000 - 135,000/135 000

Job Category: Finance

Posting End Date: 07/01/2024

Sun Life Financial