Tax Manager Job Halifax area,Nova Scotia Canada,Finance & Banking

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Tax Manager who will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of tax compliance, preparing quarterly tax provisions, planning and strategic tax planning, and ensuring adherence to federal and state/provincial tax regulations, across Canada and the U.S. This role requires strong knowledge of either the Canadian or U.S. tax regulations, with a high-level understanding of the other country’s regulations, including indirect taxes (GST/HST, PST, sales & use tax), and transfer pricing.

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and able to navigate complex tax structures while ensuring compliance with evolving tax laws.

"This role is based out of our Halifax office and follows a hybrid work model, requiring in-office presence 3 times per week. Relocation assistance is available."

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Tax Strategy & Planning

Work with our external tax advisors to support the design and execution of the organization’s tax strategy to optimize tax efficiency and best position funds for optimal after-tax returns to investors.

Support our external tax advisors in analyzing tax implications of business initiatives, acquisitions, and restructurings.

Monitor changes in tax legislation, informing management as applicable and working with our external tax advisors to assess their impact on the business.

Tax Compliance & Reporting

Oversee all tax requirements, including the implementation of corporate tax planning and tax requirements across business units.

Set organizational tax compliance standards and manage compliance efforts to ensure timely and accurate preparation and filing of all income and transaction tax returns, extensions, and payments. For example, ensure processes established are adhering to Reg 105 Non-Resident Tax compliance

Oversee the preparation of the corporate tax returns for all jurisdictions, including federal, provincial, and state returns, and working with the external tax advisors on finalizing and submission. The candidate should have strong knowledge of Canadian or US tax, and a working knowledge of the other country’s tax regime.

Oversee the preparation of other tax compliance, including country by country reporting and Global Minimum Tax, and working with the external tax advisors on finalizing and submissions.

Oversee indirect tax compliance (GST/HST, PST, sales & use tax) and ensure proper tax treatment for transactions across jurisdictions.

Lead tax audits and inquiries from government authorities, coordinating responses from internal and external stakeholders and ensuring compliance.

Transfer Pricing & Intercompany Transactions

Maintain and oversee the company’s Transfer Pricing Policy, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Develop an understanding and detailed knowledge of the tax structure and reporting packages to ensure conformity with accounting standards and tax provisions for each region.

Understand and support with intercompany transactions, including supporting the associated journal entries required, loans, and agreements, for adherence to the Company’s transfer pricing policy, ensuring accurate documentation and tax treatment.

Work with external advisors and internal stakeholders to ensure transfer pricing policies align with global tax regulations.

Tax Accounting & Reporting

Perform the initial tax provision calculations for financial reporting under IFRS and local country GAAP, as applicable.

Ensure accurate and timely reconciliation of tax accounts, deferred tax assets/liabilities, and tax reserves.

Work with the finance team on tax forecasting and budgeting.

Act as main point of contact with external financial reporting auditors, ensuring that supporting documentation is provided for quarterly and annual financial reporting filings.

Process Improvement & Risk Management

Work with the Finance COE team to help identify opportunities for process improvements and automation in tax compliance and reporting.

Support setting new processes to standardize tax reporting, returns, compliance, and payments to drive automation and create efficiencies.

Develop internal controls and policies to mitigate tax risks and…