Director Canadian Tax Reporting

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Job Description:

About the role

The role is responsible for the Canadian tax financial reporting and analysis for certain Canadian companies including tax provisioning

What youll be doing

Responsible for Canadian tax financial reporting and analysis for certain Canadian companies partnerships and other passthrough entities including foreign affiliate reporting and ACB/surplus tracking
Responsible for the accurate and timely determination of quarterly Canadian income tax provisions under IFRS
Assisting with oversight of outsourcing and secondment arrangements
Assist with government income tax audits and preparation of formal responses to audit queries
Tax research and interpretation of the impact of specific issues and/or transactions
Provide consultation and tax advice to business unit management/corporate functions
Assisting with Global Tax Advisory projects implementation
Assisting with adjusted cost base/surplus calculations and foreign affiliate reporting if required

What youll need to succeed

67 years experience in Canadian tax financial reporting for corporate and noncorporate legal entities (such as partnership and trusts)

Asset management industry experience is a strong asset
Excellent tax accounting skills: tax provision experience including accounting for deferred taxes

CPA accounting designation or completion of the CICA/CPA Canada Indepth Tax Course or Master of Taxation program.
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills are critical
Understanding investment management business is an asset
Familiarity with foreign affiliate reporting is an asset
Excellent oral and written communication skills able to communicate technical information

Whats in it for you

• Being a member of the Sun Life family a group of people united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.

• In 2024 Sun Life ranked among the top 100 most sustainable global corporations by Corporate Knights for the 15th consecutive year leading Canadian insurers.

• We are proud to be on the 2024 Best Workplaces in Canada list by Great Place to Work.

• Were also listed as one of the Best Workplaces for Women and Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams.

• Our unique Sabbatical Program gives you the opportunity to take up to 6 weeks off every five years.

• Care Days available for selfcare or care of others (i.e. family or others you may support) and Sick Days to support your wellbeing.

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

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At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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