Corporate Tax Manager

About Our Client Our client is seeking a Corporate Tax Manager for a 6-month contract opportunity. The Corporate Tax Manager is a member of the Corporate Tax team in the Financial and Corporate Services Division and reports to the Vice President, Corporate Tax. About the Opportunity Audits and Disputes: Manage complex tax audits across multiple tax types (income, sales, and withholding tax, transfer pricing, etc.), including direct engagement with tax authorities (e.g., Canada Revenue Agency) Manage dispute resolution processes including objections, appeals, and Competent Authority negotiations Coordinate with external advisors (e.g., Big 4 accounting firms, legal counsel) and internal stakeholders Compliance, Advisory & Planning: Prepare/Review tax provisions, returns, and transfer pricing documentation; tax returns include income, sales, withholding tax returns Coordinate and oversee work performed by offshore tax teams in India Perform tax research & analysis, provide technical tax guidance and recommendations on complex issues Support tax planning initiatives and business transactions Partner with business and finance teams to assess tax implications of new products or services Leadership & Projects: Lead and mentor offshore tax teams in India Drive process improvements and strengthen tax governance and controls Lead or support strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects including ad hoc special projects About You CPA or equivalent, or Master of Taxation. Completion of CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Courses Level 1 & 2. University degree, preferably with focus on finance or accounting. At least two years of corporate tax experience. 4 years of working experience in accounting/tax, corporate tax experience required. Financial industry and transfer pricing tax experience an asset. Public accounting firm experience (Big 4) strongly preferred. Strong experience managing audits and tax authority interactions Ability to translate complex tax concepts into clear business insights for senior stakeholders Strong understanding of tax risk management and internal controls Strong leadership, critical thinking, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills with a pragmatic approach Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a high-volume environment Experience working with global or offshore teams is an asset Effective communication skills, good interpersonal skills, and good presentation skills including presentation to non-tax persons or senior management on complicated tax matters. Detailed, results-oriented, proactive and take ownership of your work. Quick learner, self-motivated, able to work independently without guidance, curious in asking good questions and “eager to learn” attitude. Experience working with large datasets and financial models to assess tax outcomes Advanced proficiency in Excel (financial modelling including use of pivot tables, v-lookups, net present value calculations, and large dataset analysis), PowerPoint, and tax software (e.g., Tax prep, CCH), PowerPoint, tax research database (such as CCH Intelliconnect), Corporate Tax prep software and experience with AI tools Solid understanding of IFRS tax accounting standards. In-depth knowledge of income tax legislation and practices with respect to a variety of different types of corporate and other taxes Positive attitude and team player How to Apply Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote # 467697. This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.

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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring’s use of AI can be found here (). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client’s use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.