Overview
Director, Taxation Jobs in Toronto – Ontario at Cadillac Fairview
Title: Director, Taxation
Company: Cadillac Fairview
Location: Toronto – Ontario
Category: Finance & Banking, Accounting
Role Impact:
To provide
leadership
to members of the tax group; to oversee and direct the group in the overall preparation and review of tax returns, tax projections and tax provisions to ensure accuracy, timely completion and compliance with tax laws, accounting standards and internal controls; to understand, maintain and advise on Canadian corporate tax structures and arrangements; to provide advice and oversee technical issues with
respect
to Canadian sales taxes;
to research tax issues relating to specific transactions and ongoing operations to ensure compliance with tax laws, tax minimization and tax exemptions; to provide service to internal and external parties (including Legal, Investment, Operations, D&I, HR, Finance and Development groups up to the level of EVP) to allow efficient performance and
communication
in regard to tax matters. What you will deliver:
Directs the timely and accurate review and completion of all tax returns, tax projections and tax provisions to ensure compliance with legislative requirements, internal control procedures, appropriate and consistent tax treatment of inclusions and deductions and completeness of transactions reported. Tax filing alternatives and tax risks should also be identified and appropriately documented. The review should also be undertaken with a view to identifying
tax planning
opportunities and process enhancements
Provide advice and oversee Canadian technical issues with
respect
to Canadian sales taxes;
Directs the timely payment and management of all corporate tax instalments
Understand, manage, maintain, and advise on Canadian corporate tax structures and operational arrangements, which includes providing direction and approval of cash movements between entities
Oversee and direct the ongoing learning/training initiatives of the tax group such as monthly technical sessions for the tax group, lunch and learn sessions for the tax group and/or other groups within Cadillac Fairview Directs the management of income and sales tax audits by governmental authorities
By applying management and
leadership
skills through the use of coaching, feedback and status meetings, objective setting sessions, performance appraisals and the assignment of development projects, this position will be responsible for:
All activities of the direct and indirect reports to ensure the timely achievement of department goals, within prescribed policies, procedures, and standard business practices
The oversight of overall delegation of work within the department and the optimal utilization of resources and to provide opportunities for group members to grow professionally, promoting ownership and accountability for delegated assignments/projects; and Ensuring that regular motivation, coaching and mentoring to all staff is provided to encourage on-going
professional development
for
succession planning
and
career progression
purposes. What your strengths are:
Demonstrated strong team building/
leadership
abilities
Strategic thinking
Learning agility
Ability to
apply and understand tax theory and principles, tax law
Ability to
communicate complex issue to a broad range of stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal
communication skills
Excellent technical, analytical and research skills
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