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Fund Tax Manager

Our client is seeking a Fund Tax Manager for a long-term contract opportunity

About the Opportunity

Ensure Funds Remain in Compliance with Tax Regulations and that Tax Policies Achieve a Fair Outcome for Investors

• Manage the review of funds’ distribution calculations and T3 tax returns to ensure completion in a timely and accurate manner and fair outcomes for investors
• Manage the review of distribution calculations and Corporate T2 tax return for the Capital Structure
• Manage the review of funds’ foreign tax returns in applicable foreign markets
• Review notice of assessments/reassessments and liaise with CRA to resolve any ad hoc issues and requests

Work Proactively with Product Team to Manage Product Related Tax Matters & Provide Consulting on Other Tax Matters

• Research and provide tax opinions on issues requested by various internal stakeholders including product, investment compliance, sales, and marketing, etc.
• Provide tax analysis on various types of fund events including large redemptions, portfolio rebalancing, fund mergers, terminations, etc., and assess tax implications for investors resulting from these events
• Collaborate with management to research and resolve complex distribution issues and security transactions with an in-depth understanding of implications to our investors
• Carefully review tax disclosure in funds’ simplified prospectus, annual information form, offering memorandum and other regulatory documents to ensure best in class disclosure
• Assist in preparing materials for presentation to senior leadership, Audit Committee and Board
• Stay abreast of new tax legislative developments impacting the asset management industry, and assist with implementation of process and procedures to address changes

Fund Tax Operations

• Document and implement internal control policies and procedures, and ensure all fund tax process documentation is updated regularly to reflect business changes
• Recommend continuous improvement opportunities for existing fund tax processes
• Maintain and update changes required in the distribution review tool

 Ad hoc Special Projects

•  Assist with non-routine projects and provide tax supports as they arise

About You

• CPA (CA preferred)
• Completion of a University degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experience
• At least 5years of tax experience in financial industry
• Related tax experience in Asset Management industry an asset
• Public accounting tax experience and/or fund industry experience an asset
• Completion of CICA In-Depth Tax Courses an asset

Pay Rate

$120,000 Salary

How to Apply

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