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Manager, Canadian Tax – Insurance
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Manager, Canadian Tax – Insurance
Position Title:
Manager, Canadian Tax – Insurance
Location:
Toronto, ON (Hybrid)
Employment Type:
Full-Time About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager, Canadian Tax – Insurance to lead and support tax compliance and reporting for a Canadian insurance business. This role provides an excellent opportunity to work closely with Finance, Actuarial, Legal, Investments, and business leaders on strategic tax matters while ensuring compliance with Canadian tax legislation and regulatory requirements.
The successful candidate will possess strong technical Canadian tax knowledge, experience within the insurance industry or financial services sector, and the ability to translate complex tax matters into practical business solutions.
Key Responsibilities Tax Compliance & Reporting Manage the preparation and review of federal and provincial corporate income tax returns, tax elections, and information filings.
Oversee quarterly and annual tax provisions under IFRS and support financial statement disclosures.
Ensure timely compliance with all Canadian direct tax obligations.
Monitor tax balances, instalments, audits, assessments, and tax account reconciliations.
Assess the tax implications of changes in legislation and emerging tax developments affecting the insurance industry.
Support tax-efficient business planning and capital management initiatives.
Collaborate with legal, finance, actuarial, and investment teams on strategic transactions.
Drive process improvements, automation, and best practices in tax reporting and compliance.
Other assigned duties with the Canadian Tax Compliance and Reporting team.
Audit & Regulatory Support Manage interactions with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and provincial tax authorities.
Lead responses to tax audits, inquiries, and information requests.
Identify and mitigate tax risks through the implementation of appropriate controls and governance processes.
Mentor and develop tax team members.
Qualifications Required Professional accounting designation (CPA, CA preferred).Completion of the CPA In-Depth Tax Course or equivalent advanced tax training.
5–8+ years of progressive Canadian corporate tax experience.
Strong knowledge of Canadian income tax legislation and tax accounting principles.
Experience preparing or reviewing tax provisions under IFRS.Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Experience in the insurance industry.
Knowledge of insurance company taxation under the Income Tax Act.
Experience managing CRA audits and tax controversy matters.
Familiarity with tax technology and process automation tools.
Key Competencies Strategic thinking and business acumen
Technical tax expertise
Leadership and team development
Project management
Problem-solving and critical thinking
Strong attention to detail
Ability to influence and collaborate across functions
What We Offer Competitive compensation and annual incentive program.
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
Pension and retirement savings programs.
Flexible hybrid work environment.
Professional development and continuing education support.
Opportunities for career growth within a leading insurance organization.
Supports the tax accounting, provisioning, tax compliance, audits and governance for BMOFG and its businesses. Applies knowledge and research of the relevant tax legislation and guidelines that can impact the business reporting and compliance. Develops tax related technical and accounting solutions and tax reporting advice.
Acts as a trusted advisor to assigned business/group.
Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.
Recommends and implements solutions based on analysis of issues and implications for the business.
Assists in the development of strategic plans.
Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Helps determine business priorities and best sequence for execution of…
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