Manager, Indirect Tax

Starlight Investments, in conjunction with WP Osborne Executive Search, is seeking a Manager, Indirect Tax to join their Corporate Finance & Tax team.

Manager, Indirect Tax

The Manager, Indirect Tax will oversee Starlight's global indirect tax function, ensuring full compliance and strategic management of value added taxes, land transfer taxes, and other indirect taxes across all jurisdictions in which Starlight operates. This role blends technical depth with proactive oversight, driving compliance efficiency, managing audits, and supporting strategic initiatives involving cross-border transactions and new market entries.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage all indirect tax compliance processes across Canada, the U.S., the U.K., and Europe, including GST/HST, QST, LTT, SDLT, VAT and other related reporting obligations.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and timely submission of indirect tax returns and remittances.
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate indirect tax risks arising from domestic and cross-border activities, restructurings, and acquisitions.
• Lead indirect tax audits and inquiries from CRA, HMRC, etc., ensuring consistent documentation, efficient resolution, and minimal business disruption.
• Maintain audit-ready records and manage audit defense strategies, including response preparation, issue tracking, and communication with auditors.
• Work with external advisors and internal stakeholders to support audit positions, rulings, and appeal processes when necessary.
• Develop and implement global indirect tax policies, procedures, and internal controls aligned with best practices and regulatory expectations.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and operational teams to ensure proper indirect tax treatment of intercompany and third-party transactions.
• Train and mentor staff on indirect tax compliance, controls, and audit preparedness, as appropriate.
• Provide tax and structuring guidance to various senior leaders for indirect tax implications.
• Advise on indirect tax implications of real estate development, leasing, acquisitions, and fund-level transactions.
• Collaborate with members of the Senior Leadership, finance departments, and tax advisory firms to develop creative tax planning solutions for investment vehicles.
• Monitor global legislative developments and assess their implications for Starlight's existing and planned operations.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess a University Degree in Business, Accounting or related field and a minimum of 5 years work experience in indirect tax with in-depth knowledge of Canadian GST/HST/QST and working knowledge of U.K. & EU VAT and indirect frameworks; thorough understanding of accounting principles; proven experience managing indirect tax audits including coordinating with tax authorities and external advisors; experience with various tax laws, remitting and filing requirements; strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines; excellent technical and analytical skills with a focus on attention to detail; ability to manage complex cross-border tax matters and translate technical issues into practical business recommendations.

Advanced taxation courses such as the In-Depth GST/HST and QST, or Master's in Taxation and experience in Real estate, asset management or in a multinational corporate environment are considered assets.

Application

Qualified candidates can submit their resume via Linkedin. We thank you for your interest in this role, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Starlight Investments

Starlight Investments is a leading global real estate investment and asset management firm. Established in 2011 and privately owned, Starlight has grown to a dynamic team of 360+ professionals who manage over $25 billion of direct real estate and real estate investment securities. Offering a range of investment vehicles across various real estate strategies, we are a developer and asset manager of over 77,000 multi-residential suites and over 9 million square feet of commercial property space. Holding Canada's largest portfolio of multi-family assets, we have a strong focus and commitment to creating a positive impact for our communities. To learn more about Starlight, please visit or follow the company on LinkedIn.

Starlight's People Value Proposition

• Diverse multi-generational workforce
• Competitive and equitable compensation
• Employer matching Group Retirement Savings Plan
• Comprehensive benefits packages including Health and lifestyle spending accounts
• Maternity leave top-up
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Investment opportunities in Starlight funds
• Seasonal office hours
• Annual company-wide volunteer day (Impact Day)
• Award-winning Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Strategy
• Personal and Cultural days
• Designated CPA Training Facility

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Starlight is dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse communities that the company operates in. We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), Black, Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation.

Environmental Social Governance (ESG)

As one of the largest rental housing providers in Canada, Starlight's focus on ESG is aligned with the company's broader purpose to invest with impact and drive social and economic growth through real estate. This focus shapes business operations and influences interactions with employees, investors, partners and communities.

WP Osborne Executive Search

WP Osborne is a privately-owned search firm delivering full-service recruitment expertise for over 20 years to a broad range of clients in the real estate industry. Our expertise extends across every major asset class including multi-residential, office, industrial, retail, mixed-use, condo, hotels, and senior living across the functions of asset management, investments, development, construction, leasing, property management, portfolio management, finance, marketing, IT, HR and strategy.

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