Vice President - Global Fund Services Tax Oversight Canada

The JP Morgan Financial Investment Services Tax Group is an oversight team that manages the delivery of a range of tax services, performed by a 3rd Party Vendor, to mutual fund clients based in Canada.
The oversight team is the main tax point of contact for Clients, for 3rd party vendor, and for Client Auditors.The tax services include, but are not limited to: monthly distributions, special distributions, semi -annual distributions, annual distributions, true up calculations, mock distributions, tax compliance, investor slip reporting and various periodic deliverables.
Job Responsibilities
Proactively identify, track, and resolve tax issues
Coordinate with 3rd Party Vendor and External reviewers for timely delivery of projects
Oversee 3rd Party Vendor’s production of deliverables
Monitor and review for adherence to fund policies
Research and respond to inquiries from Clients, 3rd Party Vendor, and Client Auditors
Evaluate processes for improvements and to provide metrics to Management
Develop a strong knowledge of internal systems and the function of each of the various internal service teams
Function as a Canadian tax subject matter expert (SME) for taxation and provide guidance within the organization pertaining to client initiatives (i.E. fund creation, termination, mergers)
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong client service and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and multitask in a fast paced environment
Ability to manage conflicting demands and priorities
Experience working across multiple business areas and/or functions to deliver results
Relationship building skills - develop internal and external partnerships to drive results
Strong technical skills specific to Canadian tax including accounting principles and theories
Analytical skills, problem solving, good critical thinking and decision-making skills
Expert use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and ability to present to senior management.
Advanced knowledge of tax issues affecting investment funds
Eight plus years of Canadian tax experience, specific to trust taxation
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Five plus years of experience in Operations
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