Tax Manager – 14 Month Contract About the Opportunity

Canadian Corporate Tax Lead Canadian corporate income tax compliance for parent and subsidiaries (T2 returns, schedules, loss pools, SR&ED where applicable). Manage quarterly and annual tax provisions for Canadian entities; track installment payments, CRA correspondence, audits, objections, and APAs. Maintain and optimize tax attributes (losses, credits, SR&ED/ITCs, safe income, CDA, PUC) and support transactions, reorganizations, and financing. Oversee indirect tax considerations in coordination with Indirect Tax (GST/HST/PST/QST touchpoints). Tax Provision and Financial Reporting (IFRS and US GAAP) Own quarterly and annual income tax accounting (ASC 740/IAS 12): current/deferred tax, effective tax rate analysis, valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions (FIN 48), and tax footnotes. Prepare and review tax provision workpapers, memos, and internal controls (SOX/CSOX), including return to provision and rate reconciliation. Coordinate with external auditors; ensure timely, accurate disclosures and support for audit requests. US Tax Exposure Support US federal and state compliance for US subsidiaries/branches (Forms 1120, state returns) in partnership with external advisors. Analyze cross-border issues: withholding taxes, treaty claims, transfer pricing, GILTI/FDII/BEAT assessments where relevant, and state nexus/apportionment. Monitor changes in US tax law and assess financial statement impacts. Partner with FP&A and Legal on intercompany policies, documentation (Master/Local files), cost sharing/CSA, and yearend tune-ups. Coordinate Country by Country, T106/T1134/T1135 and other international information filings. Advise on M&A, integrations, funding, and cash repatriation; model after-tax outcomes and ETR impacts. Train finance partners on tax concepts; communicate clearly with non-tax stakeholders and leadership.

About You Education: CPA (Canada) required; US CPA or MTax an asset. Experience: 6–9+ years in corporate income tax with a focus on Canadian tax; strong ASC 740/IAS 12 experience; exposure to US federal/state taxation. Technical skills: Deep knowledge of the ITA, Canadian compliance, loss/credit management, and tax accounting (deferred, VAs, UTPs). Working knowledge of US concepts (Subpart F/GILTI, FDII, BEAT, state nexus).

Pay Rate $70.00/Hour

How to Apply Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please note that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #481964. This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.