Corporate Tax Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Please note:

Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings. This is a regular, full-time role. You will be working on a hybrid schedule as part of Fidelity’s dynamic working arrangement. The work location for this role is 483 Bay Street in Toronto until approx. 2026, when the work location will change to the new Mississauga office at 3 Robert Speck Parkway.

Who We Are At Fidelity, we’ve been helping Canadian investors build better financial futures for over 35 years. We offer individuals and institutions a range of trusted investment portfolios and services - and we’re constantly seeking to find new and better ways to help our clients. As a privately owned company, we boldly embrace innovation in all areas as we continue to grow our business into the future.

Working with us means you’ll be part of a diverse and dedicated group of people who make a real difference for our clients and communities every day. You’ll have a wide range of opportunities to grow and develop your career in an inclusive environment where you’ll feel valued and supported to be your best - both personally and professionally.

The Corporate Tax team operates in a dynamic, high-performance environment focused on managing complex tax audits, disputes, and strategic tax initiatives across multiple legal entities. The team plays a critical role in managing significant tax risk and partnering with senior leadership, business divisions, and external advisors to support the organization’s objectives.

The Corporate Tax Manager is a member of the Corporate Tax team in the Financial and Corporate Services Division and reports to the Vice President, Corporate Tax.

This role is primarily focused on managing significant tax risks and plays a key role in audit outcomes, risk mitigation, and supporting senior leadership decision-making; this would include regular interaction with senior management, finance leaders, external advisors, and tax authorities.

This role is also responsible for transfer pricing compliance.

This role has exposure to complex tax matters across multiple entities and jurisdictions.

• Primary Focus:
  Tax Audit & Dispute Management
• Lead and manage complex tax audits across multiple tax disciplines, including corporate income tax, indirect tax (GST/HST and sales tax), withholding tax, and transfer pricing audits.
• Develop and implement audit strategies, technical positions, and negotiation approaches to optimize outcomes and mitigate tax risk.
• Serve as the primary liaison with tax authorities (e.g., Canada Revenue Agency), managing audit inquiries, information requests, and negotiations.
• Lead tax dispute resolution activities, including objections, appeals, settlements, and Competent Authority proceedings.
• Coordinate and lead all aspects of the work of external advisors, including accounting firms and legal counsel, while partnering with internal collaborators across the organization.
• Prepare and deliver updates to senior management on audit and disputes progress, key developments, risks, and recommended actions.
• Support special projects and other ad hoc tax matters as required.
• Transfer Pricing Tax Compliance
• Preparing transfer pricing documentation for tax compliance purposes.
• Provide tax consulting for business divisions with respect to transfer pricing on cross-border transactions.
• Work with international tax teams on the tax support of cross-border transactions.
• Leadership & Projects
• Lead and mentor offshore tax teams in India
• Drive improvements in execution and strengthen tax governance and controls
• Lead or support central initiatives and cross-functional projects including ad hoc special projects

University degree, preferably in accounting, finance, business, or a related discipline. Equivalent work experience will also be considered.

Minimum 5-7 years of working experience in accounting/tax, corporate tax experience required, including tax audits, disputes, and transfer pricing.

Professional designation or advanced tax qualification, such as a CPA or Master of Taxation required. Completion of the CPA Canada In-Depth Tax…