Tax Manager - Toronto, Canada - Assurant

Assurant

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Overview of Position

Assurant has an exciting opportunity for a Tax Manager This job is responsible for management of tax compliance and planning in the area of sales tax, premium tax and corporate income in the Toronto tax department.

This is a hybrid virtual role and we offer flexible working arrangements.

What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job?

30% Management and preparation of monthly and quarterly tax provision

Prepare monthly, quarterly and yearend income tax provisions on Canadian GAAP purposes and related schedules
Prepare tax provisions on US GAAP purposes and complete the schedules/reporting package required by the US Tax Department
Prepare premium tax provisions for insurance entities
Review and document uncertain tax positions for the purposes of financial reporting under IFRS

10% Supervision of monthly and quarterly tax installment payments and premium tax returns filing

Oversee and manage monthly and quarterly tax installments and ensure the payments are accurate and on time
Manage monthly sales tax payable account reconciliation and resolve discrepancies with premium processing team
Review the premium tax returns prepared by the tax analyst
Coach and train staff

40% Management of annual Corporate Income Tax returns and GST returns

Prepare annual corporate income tax returns for the Canadian branches and Canadian companies and coordinate with tax consultants
Manage the process of preparing and filing of Special Attribution Method GST/HST annual returns for the insurance entities
Prepare the Annual GST Information returns for the insurance entities

20% Tax Audits and Projects

Research and analyze tax issues, prepare, and review responses to tax audit queries for sales tax and corporate income tax returns.
Liaise with Federal and provincial tax authorities to resolve tax issues
Support with M&A activity and other tax projects as required
Conduct Tax research and provide adhoc reports and analysis to various sales tax issues

Responsibility for the work of others

Responsibility for managing project resources.

What are the requirements needed for this position?

This position requires a Bachelor degree in accounting/business and/or taxation.
Completion of CPA designation with a minimum of 3 years of experience in Canadian insurance taxation.
US Insurance tax experience is an asset.
Ability to work independently and in a team.
Proficiency in Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
Knowledge of TaxPrep.
Strong supervisory and analytical skill are required.

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What's the culture like at Assurant?
Our unique culture is a big reason why talented people choose Assurant.

Named a Best/Great Place to Work in 13 countries and awarded the Fortune America's Most Innovative Companies recognition in 2023, we bring together top talent around the world.

Although we have a wide variety of skills and experiences, we share common characteristics that are uniquely Assurant. A passion for service. An ability to innovate in practical ways. And a willingness to take chances. We call our culture The Assurant Way.

Company Overview
Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases.

A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world's leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Assurant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not use or consider race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in employment decisions.