Manager, Tax in Canada Creek, Nova Scotia at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Manager, Tax based in Canada.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of the direct tax function within a fast-growing, technology-driven financial services environment.
You will oversee corporate income tax provision, compliance, forecasting, deferred tax attributes, and complex technical positions across a multi-entity group.
The role offers significant scope to establish rigorous tax review, documentation, and governance standards rather than simply maintaining existing processes.
You will work closely with Finance leadership and advise on the direct tax implications of transactions, entity changes, and reorganizations.
The position combines technical depth with opportunities to improve processes through automation and responsible use of AI.
You will also lead audit support and collaborate with internal teams, tax authorities, and external advisors.
This is a strong fit for a technically rigorous tax professional who values ownership, sound judgment, and continuous improvement.

• Own the direct tax function, including corporate income tax provision, compliance, deferred tax attribute tracking, forecasting, and supporting technical positions across the entity group.
• Prepare or review monthly, quarterly, and annual income tax provisions covering current and deferred tax, effective tax rate reconciliations, provision-to-return true-ups, and tax account reconciliations.
• Establish and maintain direct tax review standards, determining when independent recalculation, additional evidence, or deeper technical review is required.
• Analyze, document, and periodically refresh significant or complex tax positions, including deferred tax assets, tax attributes, loss pools, entity changes, EIFEL restrictions, and uncertain tax treatments under IFRIC 23.
• Review T2 and provincial corporate income tax returns, instalments, elections, and information returns while maintaining an accurate compliance calendar and following through on assessments, refunds, and true-ups.
• Ensure tax return working papers, supporting documentation, entity-level tax memos, and technical analyses are complete, accurate, and audit-ready.
• Lead direct tax audit support, including maintaining standing files, preparing requested schedules, and developing technical responses for the CRA and Revenu Québec.
• Ensure tax elections, waivers, exemptions, and deferrals are filed correctly and on time, with appropriate evidence retained for audit defense.
• Partner with the Tax Director to advise the business on direct tax implications associated with transactions, entity changes, and reorganizations.
• Monitor developments in tax legislation, administrative positions, products, and business activities to identify emerging tax considerations and opportunities.
• Improve tax processes and workflows through automation and responsible application of AI, ensuring technology supports efficiency without replacing professional judgment.
• Coordinate effectively with internal stakeholders and external tax advisors while maintaining clear ownership of tax positions and deliverables.

• CPA designation with deep knowledge of Canadian corporate income tax and hands-on experience with income tax provisions under IFRS and IAS 12.
• Strong experience with current and deferred tax, effective tax rate reconciliations, tax forecasting, provision-to-return true-ups, deferred tax assets, tax attributes, and loss pools.
• Proven experience managing T2 and provincial corporate income tax compliance across a multi-entity organization.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing tax work prepared by others, providing review notes, resolving issues, and determining when work is ready for release.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills, with the ability to frame tax issues, establish defensible positions, document supporting rationale, and communicate conclusions clearly to non-tax stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of Canadian corporate tax legislation, regulations, and CRA administrative practices.
• Sound professional judgment, with the ability to assess tax matters based on risk rather than relying solely on standardized review processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple tax priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, including the ability to provide constructive feedback and maintain effective relationships with internal and external partners.
• Comfortable working with evolving data, processes, and technology, with an interest in using AI and automation where they can meaningfully improve tax operations.
• Nice to have: Completion of the In-Depth Tax Program or an equivalent Canadian tax specialization.
• Nice to have: Experience supporting CRA or provincial tax audits and correspondence.
• Nice to have: Experience managing or directing external tax advisors and reviewing their deliverables.
• Nice to have: Experience in financial services, fintech, or another regulated multi-entity environment.
• Nice to have: Familiarity with Taxprep, NetSuite, Taxnet Pro, or comparable tax and financial systems.

• Competitive base salary of CA$116,000–CA$145,000, with exceptional candidates potentially considered above the stated range based on experience, skills, and impact.
• Equity compensation for permanent employees as part of the total compensation package.
• Market-based salary bands and clear job levels designed to support fair and consistent compensation.
• Comprehensive health benefits and life insurance.
• Long-term group savings program with employer matching.
• 20 vacation days, plus 4 wellness days.
• Unlimited sick and mental health days.
• Opportunity to work outside Canada for up to 90 days per year.
• Employee resource groups supporting inclusion, belonging, and community.
• Collaboration with a large, diverse team of talented professionals across North America.
• An environment that encourages innovation, continuous learning, new technologies, AI adoption, and thoughtful experimentation.
• Commitment to an inclusive, accessible, and supportive workplace.