Tax Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Take charge of the direct tax domain, which encompasses income tax provision, corporate compliance, deferred tax attribute tracking, corporate tax forecasting, and technical positions.

• Prepare or review monthly, quarterly, and annual income tax provisions that include current and deferred tax, effective tax rate reconciliations, provision-to-return true-ups, and tax account reconciliations.

• Establish the technical review standards for direct tax and design workpapers, registers, and review workflows, incorporating AI and automation where applicable.

• Analyze and document intricate tax positions involving deferred tax assets, tax attributes, loss pools, entity changes, EIFEL restrictions, and uncertain treatments in accordance with IFRIC 23.

• Review T2 and provincial corporate income tax returns, instalments, elections, and information returns for the entire entity group.

• Manage the compliance calendar and ensure timely follow-through on return and notice-of-assessment true-ups.

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to assessments and refunds with tax authorities and internal tax function areas.

• Guarantee that tax return working papers are audit-ready, supported by clear substantiation and source documents.

• Create and maintain entity-level tax memos that link business operations, tax adjustments, and treatments to relevant sections of the Income Tax Act or Regulations.

• Lead support for direct tax audits, which includes maintaining standing files, preparing authority-requested schedules, and providing technical responses to the CRA and Revenu Québec.

• Ensure timely filing of special tax elections and waivers, with appropriate evidence retained.

• Provide guidance to the business on direct tax implications of transactions, entity changes, and reorganizations.

• Monitor internal business changes along with external tax legislation and CRA administrative positions.

⛳️ Requirements

• CPA designation with extensive knowledge of Canadian corporate income tax.

• Practical experience in income tax provision under IFRS and IAS 12, covering current and deferred tax, effective tax rate reconciliation, tax forecasting, and provision-to-return true-ups.

• Sound judgment in recognizing and assessing the recoverability of deferred tax assets.

• Familiarity with tax attributes and loss pools.

• Experience in T2 and provincial corporate income tax compliance within a multi-entity group.

• Proven track record of reviewing work produced by others, drafting and resolving review notes, and assessing readiness for release.

• Capability to articulate tax issues, arrive at defensible positions, document the rationale, and communicate conclusions to non-tax professionals.

• An In-Depth Tax Program or equivalent Canadian tax specialization is advantageous.

• Experience with CRA or provincial audits and related correspondence is a plus.

• Experience in directing external tax advisors is beneficial.

• Background in financial services, fintech, or another regulated multi-entity environment is desirable.

• Familiarity with Taxprep, NetSuite, Taxnet Pro, or similar tools is a plus.

• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits and life insurance coverage.

• Long-term group savings plan with employer matching, facilitated through Wealthsimple for Business.

• 20 vacation days annually.

• 4 wellness days per year.

• Unlimited sick and mental health days each year.

• Option to work outside Canada for up to 90 days each year.

• Access to employee resource groups, including Rainbow (2SLGBTQ), Women of WS, and Black at WS.

• Equity compensation available for permanent employees.