Director, Tax Strategy, Compliance & Partner Reporting

Pwc Canada•Toronto, ON

11d•CA$162,000 - CA$212,000•Onsite

About The Position

PwC is seeking a Director of Tax Compliance and Advisory to lead the internal tax compliance and advisory function of the firm. This role combines technical tax advisory and compliance expertise with project management, with a focus on building and leading a high-quality tax function within the internal Finance function of PwC. As a Director, Tax Strategy, Compliance & Partner Reporting, unlock your potential and embrace the chance to drive meaningful outcomes that’ll elevate your career.

Requirements

CPA, CA designation is an asset
Extensive experience in public accounting, professional services or a similarly complex environment, with a strong foundation in personal and corporate tax compliance
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement tax strategy within a complex organization, including advising senior executives and influencing business decisions
Proven success leading transformational initiatives, process modernization and technology-enabled improvements that strengthen efficiency, governance and service delivery
Experience overseeing partnership taxation, partner reporting and tax information reporting requirements, supported by deep knowledge of Canadian tax legislation and compliance frameworks
Strong project management, leadership, stakeholder management and analytical skills, with the ability to manage priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes in a dynamic environment

Responsibilities

Direct and review PwC’s corporate, partnership and trust filings, while overseeing the partner compliance program responsible for preparing and reviewing partners’ corporate and personal tax filings to ensure full compliance with Canadian and foreign tax laws
Oversee global tax information reporting for PwC and its partners, manage responses to tax authority audits, inquiries and notices, and monitor legislative changes to ensure timely implementation by the firm
Lead PwC’s internal tax compliance function, including planning, execution, delivery timelines and resource allocation for engagements across all PwC entities and partners
Support communications to partners regarding their compliance obligations and responsibilities, monitor adherence to those obligations, and identify opportunities to improve compliance workflows and efficiency through technology-enabled tools
Serve as the firm’s senior internal tax advisor, providing strategic and practical tax guidance to Finance leadership, Business Enablement leaders and other key stakeholders, aligned with the firm’s objectives and regulatory requirements
Build strong relationships within PwC’s Business Enablement function, contribute to strategic discussions, and influence decision-making through proactive tax insights and business-focused advice
Develop and lead the firm’s tax strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and partner needs while advising Finance and Business Enablement leadership on the tax implications of strategic initiatives, investments, restructurings and business changes
Identify opportunities to enhance tax efficiency while maintaining compliance and managing risk; assess emerging tax legislation and regulatory developments, develop implementation strategies, and establish a robust tax governance framework including controls, policies and risk management practices
Establish and lead the firm’s internal tax function, defining the vision, priorities, organizational design, operating model and service delivery approach while supporting talent development, succession planning and a scalable, sustainable advisory and compliance function
Provide overall oversight and accountability for the quality, consistency and timely delivery of all tax compliance and advisory activities, acting as the key point of contact for the partner compliance program and developing the capabilities and processes needed to strengthen delivery