Senior Financial Analyst, Policy Tax

THE EMPIRE LIFE INS. CO•Montreal, QC

7d•CA$92,960 - CA$142,960•Hybrid

About The Position

Empire Life is looking to hire a Senior Financial Analyst to join our Tax team! We are actively seeking candidates to fill a current, open position. Our mission is to provide expertise and intelligent solutions to help Canadians navigate life with confidence. Join a transforming business - we are a medium-sized Canadian company in a stable industry that emphasizes the importance of innovation to use industry-leading technology. Play an integral role - this is an opportunity that allows for you to grow your skills, while directly contributing to the business unit you are a part of.

Requirements

3+ years of experience with Canadian tax.
Completion of a university degree with courses in accounting, finance, taxation, audit, management and business administration
Enhanced technological skill requirements, such as Power BI, Advanced Excel skills with an understanding of how to create and deploy macros.
Automation and process improvement mindset.
Knowledge of Canadian corporate tax legislation and experience conducting tax research.
Knowledge of insurance/risk and wealth products, including universal life, whole life, term life and segregated funds
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
Ability to work and drive desired outcomes with minimal supervision and oversight
Effective oral and written communication.
Key competencies include initiative, judgment, analytical thinking and problem solving and decision making.
The incumbent must have well-developed organizational skills and great attention to detail/accuracy.
If you are applying for a position which is open to applicants across Canada, unless otherwise indicated in the position, language proficiency in English is required for communicating with customers, advisors, or employees across Canada.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to the insurance and/or investment fund taxation industry is an asset.
Understanding of entry-level coding and Python would be an asset.
Working knowledge of AI-driven applications and their potential use cases in corporate finance and taxation
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, an asset.
FLMI designation is an asset

Responsibilities

Drives transformation and acts as SME for the Tax Slip reporting processes
Is a key contributor to the tax slip reporting production process, ensuring compliance with tax legislation (CRA/MRQ), regulatory requirements and industry practices
Contribute to the installment remittance process for all corporate, commodity and premium taxes for the Company and its subsidiaries
Review and identify areas of improvement in policies and procedures to ensure they are consistent and compliant with tax legislation, regulatory requirements and industry practices.
Act as a subject matter expert for the annual year-end tax process and support tax-related system changes
Act as a technical escalation point for situations relating to taxation issues to ensure compliance through accurate and timely reporting to regulatory bodies
Provide technical and research support to ensure Empire Life is compliant with federal, provincial, local and applicable foreign and domestic tax laws and regulations
Collaborate with other business units and departments on special project work and participate in departmental projects as required.
Lead, and/or oversee in departmental projects
Propose, review and develop efficiencies and improvements to current practices in the tax department
Ensure compliance with internal control policies

Benefits

Hybrid work model
Competitive salaries with annual pay increases
Annual bonus program, which recognizes both strong company performance and individual contributions, for non sales positions
Access to learning & development programs, and education/tuition reimbursement (role dependent), to support your professional growth and career advancement.
Competitive uncapped commission, for sales positions
A comprehensive employer-funded benefits package starting from day one of employment, that includes life insurance, health and dental and a generous health account
Flexible work arrangements and an annual allotment of personal health days.
Four weeks annual vacation from hire date
A defined contribution pension plan with generous employer matching
Top up programs for parental leave and compassionate leave
Employer-sponsored wellness and recognition programs
A cash employee referral program