US Tax Manager

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We are seeking a highly motivated US Tax Manager to join our team with a primary focus on transaction-related tax matters. This role will be responsible for managing the tax aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, and financings as well as assist with other strategic initiatives.

We believe that time together in the office is important for OMERS and Oxford, the strength of our employees, and the work we do for our pension members. Our hybrid work guideline requires teams to come to the office a minimum of 4 days per week.

As a member of this team, you will work closely with the US Tax Director and be responsible for:

Transactions

• Manage tax due diligence, structuring, and integration for US real estate transactions.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including legal, finance, accounting, asset management and investments to assess the tax implications of proposed deals.

• Review and analyze transactional and recurring documents/agreements to identify and mitigate tax risks.

• Support post-transaction integration and compliance efforts.

• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess potential impacts on transaction strategy.

• Manage relationships with external advisors and ensure quality and timeliness of deliverables.

• Assist in developing and implementing tax planning strategies.

• Manage special projects such as transfer pricing, cost segregation studies and so forth.

• Assist with tax compliance matters (including review of tax returns and provisions) and tax audits as needed.

• Liaise with teams to facilitate tax-efficient US cash management and repatriation strategies.

• Assist with other matters as needed.

To succeed in this role, you have:

• 5+ years of experience and credentials that reflect a background with progressive US tax exposure (federal and state).

• Experience with Real Estate Investment Trusts will be an asset.

• CPA designation (US designation preferred, but a Canadian designation is an asset).

• Bachelor of Commerce, Business Administration, Finance or Equivalent.

• Enjoys solving problems on your own and with others; in preparing and self-reviewing detailed analyses; and in breaking down big projects to achievable components

• Demonstrates an ownership mindset and takes accountability for their responsibilities

• Demonstrates sound judgement and critical thinking.

• Ability to identify and implement tax strategies in line with the organization's overall goals, objectives and risk profile.

You may also be eligible to receive an annual Incentive Award pursuant to our Short-term Incentive plan and our Long-Term Incentive plan (if applicable), and to participate in our group benefits and retirement plans – details on these elements of compensation are included within OMERS & Oxford offer letters.

Oxford's purpose is to strengthen economies and communities through real estate.

Our people-first culture is at its best when our workforce reflects the communities where we live and work — and the customers we proudly serve.

From hire to retire, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process that extends all the way through your employee experience. This sense of belonging and connection is cultivated up, down and across our global organization thanks to our vast network of Employee Resource Groups with executive leader sponsorship, our committee and employee recognition programs.

Note: OMERS uses artificial intelligence tools to assist in the recruitment process.