Manager / Senior Manager, Tax

Manager / Senior Manager, Tax

Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

ICM Asset Management is seeking a Manager, or Senior Manager, Tax to join our team. Candidates will be considered at the appropriate level based on depth of experience in tax planning, complexity of work managed, and demonstrated leadership experience.

The Manager / Senior Manager of Tax will be responsible for overseeing all tax planning and tax compliance aspects of our corporate entities and proprietary real estate, music royalty and self-storage funds. This will include managing the annual Canadian and US tax filing requirements and corporate structure tax planning throughout the year.

This opportunity is based in Calgary, Alberta and will be reporting to the CFO.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the corporation’s tax planning, tax compliance and tax strategy.
• Develop and implement tax strategies in both Canada and the US to optimize tax positions and minimize liabilities.
• Provide strategic tax advice on acquisitions, dispositions, and other business transactions.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess impact on the corporation.
• Manage the preparation, submission, and review of all required tax filings.
• Prepare and/or review various annual tax returns for limited partnerships, mutual fund trusts and corporate entities.
• Liaise with external tax accounting firms on the preparation of various annual tax returns for limited partnerships, mutual fund trusts and corporate entities.
• Ensure timely and accurate tax filings are completed, including corporate income tax returns, VAT/GST and other relevant filings.
• Liaise with external tax specialists on international tax planning and filings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support overall business objectives and financial planning.
• Support of the management of investor relationships including tax reporting and tax queries.
• Provide support and guidance in risk management and work with the team to reduce exposure to risk.
• Mentor and train other ICM staff in tax requirements and preparing tax filings.

Your Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years' experience in Canadian tax planning and compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of Canadian tax laws and regulations.
• Experience with cross border US tax planning and compliance is preferred.
• A CPA Designation and completion of the CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Course is required.
• Strong tax planning skills and experience in preparing tax filings.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to think creatively about complex operations and tax planning challenges.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex tax concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience in managing relationships with service providers including external tax specialists.
• Experience in the real estate industry as well as investment fund entities and Exempt Market Dealers are assets.

ICM offers

• The opportunity to join a high growth and dynamic firm.
• A culture focused on hard work, professionalism, performance, and client service.
• Education and growth opportunities.
• Competitive compensation.
• Company paid benefits

If you believe you have the experience and qualifications necessary to fill this role, please apply with your cover letter and resume in a single PDF document to ***email_hidden*** with Manager /Senior Manager, Tax in the subject line.

About ICM

Our success hinges on our unwavering commitment to three principles that underpin our investment philosophy: Value, Discipline, and Results. Our adherence to these principles has allowed ICM to generate exceptional investment returns for our clients and a strong track record of achieving our goals.

Today, we manage more than $2 billion of assets across numerous investment vehicles and advisory relationships and have considerable experience in originating, structuring, and financing investment transactions and managing risk in alternative assets.

ICM is a proud member of the community and is active with a number of local charities, through the volunteer work of ICM’s staff and financial support by the firm and its principals.