Junior Tax and Compliance Officer

6 days ago

Toronto ON, Toronto Census Division, ON; Ontario, Canada IKO North America Full-time

Junior Tax & Compliance Officer

Toronto, ON | Full-time | Permanent | On-site

Family Office associated with IKO Industries Ltd., a Canadian‑owned manufacturing and distribution company of roofing and building materials.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance (Virtual Health, HCSA)
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Long‑term Disability
  • Short‑term Disability
  • RRSP Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Floating Days
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Engagement Events
  • Awards and Recognition
  • Service Awards

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and examine accounting records and financial reports for a portfolio of High‑Net‑Worth individuals, corporations, and partnerships.
  • Prepare files for submission to professional service providers to meet tax compliance requirements in Canada, the US and other jurisdictions.
  • Assist professional service providers in the preparation of US income tax returns and other requisite forms for holding and investment corporations.
  • Manage correspondences with tax authorities, reconcile tax accounts, and report to management and owners.
  • Provide assistance with audits by tax authorities through tax analysis, information gathering and status documentation.
  • Plan and implement an income tax compliance process to ensure reporting deadlines are met.
  • Manage external service providers in numerous jurisdictions to meet tax and business objectives efficiently.
  • Collaborate in the planning and execution of repatriation transactions to identify tax withholding and liability issues, and propose alternate scenarios.
  • Work with the CFO‑Family Office on Canadian and multi‑foreign jurisdictional tax planning (inbound and outbound) to achieve tax and operational efficiencies.
  • Work with the CFO‑Family Office on special transactions including mergers, acquisitions, business reorganizations and estate planning.
  • Identify and communicate trends and developments in tax relevant to High‑Net‑Worth individuals and corporations.

Work Allocation

  • 40% Canadian Corporate compliance
  • 20% Individual Tax Compliance
  • 25% Planning & M&A

Qualifications

  • 3‑5 years of progressive experience with a public accounting firm or a mid‑level tax position in industry.
  • Completion or enrollment in the CPA In‑Depth Tax Course or a Masters of Tax program.
  • Strong Excel and Visio skills.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Contribute to team objectives.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • High‑level client service skills, meeting deadlines.
  • Familiarity with Canadian tax research tools and tax software.
  • Prior exposure to US tax rules beneficial.
  • Proven experience advising individuals and corporations on income tax issues and general business matters.
  • Strong analytical capability, sound business sense and creative mind.
  • Integrity, honesty, and sound judgment regarding confidential matters.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Job Function

  • Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

  • Wholesale Building Materials
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