Senior Tax Manager (Contractor)

TMX Group•Toronto, ON

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Tax Manager (Contractor for 9 months) is a highly technical and execution-focused role. Brought on to provide critical surge support, this position will primarily lead the end-to-end execution of M&A integrations and handle ad hoc tax processes to support the company's strategic initiatives.

Requirements

CPA, CA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
7+ years of progressive experience in corporate tax, with a proven track record of managing end-to-end tax compliance and reporting in a multinational environment.
3+ years of experience supervising or managing staff and/or external advisors, with a hands-on approach to mentoring and workload management.
Deep technical expertise in Canadian tax and strong working knowledge of transfer pricing, cross-border structuring, as well as employment and pension tax.
Understanding of standards within IFRS.
Exceptional technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills; proven ability to manage multiple deliverables under tight deadlines.
Must be authorized to work in the country where this position is located.

Responsibilities

Execute detailed components of complex tax matters, including tax due diligence, structuring documentation, and post-acquisition integration, under the guidance of the Tax Director.
Serve as a primary internal technical resource, providing accurate and timely tax analysis and support to Finance, Legal, and Business Units on project integrations and day-to-day operational transitions.
Apply strong working knowledge of cross-border structuring to ensure seamless integration of newly acquired entities.
Direct and manage the preparation and review of Canadian direct and indirect tax obligations (corporate income tax, VAT/GST, employment tax, pension tax, transfer pricing, withholding tax) to ensure timely and accurate filing.
Lead the detailed preparation and execution of the quarterly/annual tax provision cycle, including all supporting documentation, tax reporting disclosures, and the maintenance of uncertain tax positions.
Provide tax subject matter expertise and research on tax accounting issues.
Maintain current knowledge of accounting, legal, procedural and technology developments as they relate to the applicable legal entity.
Manage the day-to-day process for tax audits and disputes, ensuring documentation is audit-ready and coordinating information flow between tax authorities, external advisors, and the Tax team.
Execute process improvements and standardization across compliance and reporting tasks to enhance the efficiency and auditability of the tax function's core processes.
Drive the day-to-day use and adoption of new technologies (e.g., tax engines, workflow automation) implemented to streamline routine compliance tasks.
Ensure the quality and integrity of underlying tax data, including assisting in the creation and use of system-generated reports for tax analysis and compliance.