Manager Taxation

**Who is Allstate**: Allstate Insurance Company of Canada is a leading home and auto insurer focused on providing its customers prevention and protection products and services for every stage of life. The company is proud to have been named a Best Employer in Canada for nine consecutive years and prioritizes supporting employees and fostering an inclusive, welcoming corporate culture. Allstate is committed to making a positive difference in the communities in which it operates through partnerships with charitable organizations, employee giving and volunteerism. Serving Canadians since 1953, Allstate strives to provide reassurance with its "You’re in Good Hands®" promise. - Through our Employee Value Proposition, Opportunity, Flexibility, Community, Diversity and Family, we have worked hard to develop and nurture a culture where employees feel valued, experience personal growth, have career options and truly enjoy the work they do._ **Role Designation**:Hybrid as required, typically one to two days per month in office. **Benefits to joining Allstate** - Flexible Work Arrangements - Employee discounts (15% on auto and property insurance, plus many other products and services) - Good Office program (receive up to 400$ back after purchasing office equipment) - Student Loan Payment Matching Program for Government Student loans - Comprehensive Retirement Savings Program with employer matched contributions - Annual Wellness allowance to support employees with improving health and wellbeing - Personal reflection day - Tuition Reimbursement - Working within the community and giving back The Manager, Taxation is responsible for managing the overall tax function of Allstate Canada Group in an efficient manner. This position is accountable for overseeing a team of tax professionals to ensure timely and accurate tax provision and compliance process and to provide tax research and tax consulting. **Accountabilities**: - Manage the timeliness, integrity and accuracy of tax reporting including the review of journal entries, account reconciliations, analysis and monthly tax provisions. - Responsible for the review and co-ordination of timely and accurate filing of all tax returns including corporate income, commodity, premium and sales tax. - Manage audits and maintain relationships with external tax advisors, tax auditors and Federal/Provincial tax authorities. - Evaluate legislative and compliance requirements by monitoring tax laws and regulations, court rulings and published circulars for corporate income tax and indirect taxes. - Research, analyze and recommend relevant tax requirements as issues arise. - Provide tax expertise and support to internal business areas and cross-functional projects and recommend possible solutions. - Assist with tax planning and related risks management. - Help identify, support and implement opportunities for improving tax accounting and operational efficiencies. - Manage, lead and develop the tax team. Provide support, direction and training. **Qualifications**: - Professional accounting designation (CPA, CA) is required. - University degree majoring in accounting/business. - In-depth tax course is an asset. - 7 plus years of relevant tax experience (preferably within the financial services or insurance industry). - 1 to 2 years of management experience is an asset. - Advanced strong knowledge of Canadian corporate income tax, indirect taxes and tax accounting. - Strong people management skills directing a team and ability to balance workload and priorities. - Excellent communication skills - must be able to communicate technical information clearly. - The ability to influence, convince, direct and persuade others. - Excellent research skills and attention to detail. - Proficient in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on strong Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills. - Experience with System Application (SAP), or similar accounting software. Allstate Canada Group has policies and practices that provide workplace accommodations. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. **Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent **Benefits**: - Dental care - Disability insurance - Extended health care - Life insurance - Paid time off - RRSP match - Vision care - Work from home Schedule: - Monday to Friday Work Location: Hybrid remote in Markham, ON