Senior Tax Manager

The Opportunity

Are you looking for a caring, collaborative, values-driven workplace with inspiring teammates and leaders? Do you have the ambition and desire to be the best and thrive at the most impactful global insurance provider in the world? Look no further than Zurich Canada.

If you have experience in tax consulting and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Zurich Canada is currently looking for a Senior Tax Manager, to join our team and provide expert tax advice and support to our organization.

Reporting to the Head of Tax, you will be responsible for overseeing tax compliance and planning for Zurich Canada. You will work closely with various departments to ensure tax strategies align with business objectives and comply with all relevant regulations. This is a unique opportunity to build your knowledge and experience for the future in a supportive environment where your voice matters.

This is a Hybrid role.
 

What you will do -

• Oversee and manage the preparation and filing of federal, provincial, and local tax returns.
• Develop and implement tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities and optimize tax benefits.
• Provide guidance on tax implications of business transactions and strategies.
• Ensure compliance with all tax laws and regulations.
• Conduct tax research and stay updated on changes in tax legislation.
• Represent the company in tax audits and disputes.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to provide tax-related advice and support.

Job Qualifications

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, with 10 or more years of post-graduation tax experience, including 5+ years specifically in the financial services industry.

OR

• High School Diploma or equivalent, with 12 or more years of experience in corporate tax within a corporation or public accounting firm, and completion or near completion of the CPA In-Depth Tax Course.

AND

•  Professional Accounting Designation or a graduate of the Master of Taxation program.
•  Completed, or nearly completed, the CPA In-Depth Tax Course.
•  Knowledge of insurance taxation is required.
•  Excellent time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.
•  Proven leadership abilities, capable of leading and motivating a team.
•  Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to new challenges.

Preferred:

• Advanced income tax experience in a public accounting or multi-national corporate tax department
• Experience with Corptax and/or SAP

Our Culture

At Zurich, we are proud of our culture. We are passionate about Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Belonging (DEIB). We want you to bring your whole self to work, and we want our employees to be reflective of the communities in which we live and work. Our DEIB initiatives are creating an environment where everyone feels welcome.

We have a collaborative culture where diversity of thought is valued. We value your input and strive to give our employees the tools they need to make an impact.

We care about our employees’ well-being and offer a comprehensive health/benefits plan with varying levels of coverage to suit your specific needs and a competitive total compensation package.

We understand how important it is to rest, recharge, and do the things you love. At Zurich, all employees receive a minimum of four weeks of vacation per year to do just that.

We also understand that employees require time off for personal reasons. Maybe you have an appointment during a workday, a cultural or religious holiday you would like to observe, or you need time off to focus on your mental health. Zurich employees receive four personal days per year to be used at their discretion.

We are committed to continuous improvement and offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.

We care about our communities. Our communities are where our customers, people, and shareholders live and work. While we can be proud of the contribution to society Zurich makes through our core business of insurance, we must also give back to our communities through our talent, time, and resources.

We have won numerous awards for our workplace culture. We are proud to be one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers and to have received Insurance Business Canada’s 5-Star Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award.

Make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us.

About Us

Zurich Canada is part of the Zurich Insurance Group, a multi-line insurer with approximately 55,000 employees worldwide serving customers in global and local markets. Zurich Canada has been a leading insurance provider serving mid-sized and large companies, including multinational corporations, in the Canadian commercial market for 100 years. With over 500 employees in offices across the country, Zurich offers the global strength of a top insurance provider combined with in-depth knowledge of industries and local markets. Zurich Canada aspires to be risk management professionals’ first choice as their premier partner to help meet the risk challenges of today and tomorrow. Read more at
www.zurichcanada.com.