
Tax Manager
- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Assess and advise the CFO/CITL on managing the taxation matters, risks and opportunities of EY and its affiliated partnerships and corporations (the "Firm").
- Assess and advise the CFO/CITL on taxation and accounting matters related to the determination of taxable income of the Firm.
- Advise the CFO/CITL on various strategic taxation matters related to potential transactions, tax planning matters for the Firm, investments of the Firm and other special projects.
- Assess and manage tax risks related to foreign jurisdictions (primarily the US) including foreign source income, establishment of permanent establishments, foreign tax credits, withholding taxes, and taxation of non-residents and tax treaty relief.
- Manage the preparation and compliance of all federal, provincial and foreign tax filings for the Firm and related entities.
- Identify, recommend and implement standard operating procedures to centralize and support the efficient, timely and accurate preparation of all tax filings.
- Effectively manage and advise the CFO/CITL on matters related to all tax audits and respond to all tax notices and related correspondence.
- Provide technical taxation advice and knowledge to others within the Finance group.
- Assess and manage firm taxation matters related to inbound and outbound services provided through the EY global network.
- Liaise with People Advisory Services on employment related taxation matters (ie. transfer of staff and partners to other countries in the EY global network).
- Have a bachelor's degree, preferably with an emphasis in accounting, finance, or economics (an advanced degree in tax is highly desirable)
- Have a minimum of 5 years of experience working in the tax department of a public accounting firm providing services to CCPC's, or the equivalent experience in business or industry
- Having a Professional accounting (CPA) designation or specialty certification in tax is considered an asset
- Have broad exposure to Canadian federal income taxation
- Must be detail oriented, a self-starter with the ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities and complete work timely and accurately
- Be able to communicate abstract concepts in simple terms
- Strong computer literacy skills with Microsoft Office and advanced level Excel skills (pivots, v-lookups, and advanced formulas)
- Have ability to gain the cooperation, collaborate and build consensus with direct and non-direct reports
- Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems
- Have ability to review processes and identify improvements with the goal to develop best practices
- Have advanced analytical, organizational and time management skills
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skill