Director, Client Tax Reporting Operational Advisory Lead

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The Director isa senior technical leader responsible forBMO Capital Markets (CM) client tax reporting and withholding obligations. The role works in a highly matrixed organization providing technical tax decisions oversight and execution of more complex client tax matters. The role manages a small team performing tax due diligence on clients and syndicated loan buyers (where BMO is the paying agent). The role also plays a key role in leading and facilitating new products and new regulations related to client tax. This role involves extensive stakeholder process management and stakeholder engagement. Frequent interaction is required with internal LOBs trade desks Corporate Tax and Tax Governance and externally with auditors clients and tax authorities.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Minimum of 10 years of U.S. information reporting and withholding tax advisory or operational experience within the financial services industry.
• A Bachelors degree with a CPA license Enrolled Agent (EA) certification or active membership of the Bar preferred.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. tax laws and regulations related to U.S. tax withholding and reporting (e.g. Chapter 3 and 4 Chapter 61 Section 3406).
• Experience with Common Reporting Standard Canadian non-resident withholding and international financial transaction taxes would be an asset
• Relevant experience in the financial services industry preferred
• Working knowledge of trading products across Capital Markets
• Working knowledge of the competitive marketplace institutional clients market trends and regulations in the industry
• Proven ability to work across global departments to build credibility and strong relationships.
• Exceptional ability to independently manage multiple priorities and to proactively service multiple internal clients in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work a demanding schedule under limited supervision
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to learn and adapt quickly
• Ability to review assess and provide detailed information daily
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong conflict management/ resolution skills
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential to synthesize and explain complex regulations to non-tax professionals and senior management

Key Accountabilities:

• Oversee the preparation and timely filing of various U.S. and Canadian tax reporting forms (e.g. Forms-S NR-4 T5 and T5008) for CM and ensure strong internal controls are maintained within a high-volume processing environment.
• Reconciliation of Forms 1042-S received from DTC to Forms 1042-S issued by CM
• Oversee the preparation and timely filing of international financial transaction tax monthly declarations and annual returns filed by CM with tax authorities and remittance of foreign stamp duty payments.
• Review analyze and interpret changes to U.S. IRS Canadian and certain international operational tax withholding and information reporting requirements (e.g. laws regulations rulings QI agreement) to determine the impact on the companys processes procedures and documentation.
• Maintain oversight of the interest and dividend withholding rates and review systemic controls to ensure accuracy.
• Serve as a subject matter expert providing guidance to CM business units and operations teams on complex operational tax reporting and withholding matters client tax documentation source and character of payments and operational changes for new product offerings and updates to tax rules working with BMO Corporate Tax Group where required.
• Define and execute the strategic direction for CM operational tax information reporting and withholding operations provide oversight and mentorship to multiple teams of professionals and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Act as the primary liaison for CM tax operations with business partners technology and other operational teams.
• Maintain documentation of CM end-to-end operational tax withholding and reporting processes and controls.
• Oversee testing of controls with respect to CM operational tax withholding and reporting and track and resolve any deficiencies.
• Assist with certifications to IRS and periodic review with respect to CM transactions in Qualified Intermediaries in BMOFG.
• Maintain documentation of settings in Broadridge that drive CM tax withholding and reporting and approve any changes
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives using data analysis to enhance efficiency accuracy and scalability of CM tax withholding and reporting operations.
• Develop and enhance relationships at multiple levels by providing exceptional levels of client service
• Keep abreast of current and upcoming product and functional specific industry initiative related topics.
• Navigate the BMO organization across divisions to deliver timely and accurate issue resolution to complex business critical issues which may include communication with senior stakeholders

Authorities:

• Approval Ensure receipt of appropriate approvals/ authorizations in accordance with CM P&Ps and regulatory requirements.
• Monitoring Ensure application and adherence to SLA parameters. Monitor compliance requirements. Ensure adherence to directives policies & procedures and regulatory/ government requirements.
• Auditing Ensure P&P and regulatory adherence. Act as primary CM Client Tax representative for any local internal or external audits coordinating with Compliance and/or Trade Supervision as required.
• Issue Resolution Provide guidance and problem-solve issues and challenges referred by other areas and clients. Escalate to management as appropriate for guidance and resolution.
• Coordinating Manage and monitor a complex portfolio of work representing a significant amount of revenue generation.

Cross Functional Relationships:

• Sales and Trading Organizations in Capital Markets
• Corporate Tax
• Global Markets Structuring
• Capital Markets Business Services: Client Onboarding KYC & AML groups Client Data Management & Governance Regulatory Transformation
• Operations: Middle Office Tax Operations Global Regulatory Ops FXMM DBM
• Corporate Support: Technology

Working Conditions:

This role operates within a hybrid working environment with a minimum of four days per week in the office for collaboration and connection with teams.

The salary range for this role is $200000 up to $250000 USD (subject to the candidate meeting the specific skills experience education and qualification requirements)

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The above represents BMO Financial Groups pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location skills experience education and qualifications for the role and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Groups expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Groups total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives discretionary bonuses as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance tuition reimbursement accident and life insurance and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits please visit: Us

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