Vaco Recruiter Services

About the Company

Our client is in the healthcare industry. They are looking for a Senior Tax Manager who will be responsible for leading the company's tax function, including quarterly tax reporting, income and indirect tax compliance, tax planning initiatives, tax authority audits and inquiries, and oversight of the tax team. The role serves as the tax subject matter expert for the organization and provides strategic guidance on business initiatives, corporate transactions, restructurings, and operational decisions. Role is 80% compliance/provisions and 20% planning, sales tax and ad hoc projects

Why Work Here

• Great CPA, CA leader
• Stable, established company with a strong national footprint and strong growth, 1B+ acquisitions in 2026
• Lead the tax function for one of Canada's largest senior living organizations.
• Highly visible role, partner with senior leaders and influence the business
• Beautiful, state-of-the-art office with onsite cafeteria

About the Opportunity Core Tax Reporting, Compliance and Planning Responsibilities:

• Review and prepare income tax provision for quarterly reporting.
• Oversee the tax team responsible for preparation of all Canadian tax filings, including income and indirect tax return filings.
• Lead tax compliance and assist with tax planning for potential transactions and internal restructurings.
• Analyze and manage budget to actual variances for indirect taxes and income taxes.
• Research and analysis on resident tax issues, resident indirect tax matters and payroll tax questions.
• Liaise with CRA, Revenue Quebec and other tax authorities to resolve income tax, commodity tax and payroll tax issues.
• Review details relating to CCA schedules, and other current deductions ensuring appropriate audit support.
• Provide tax support for major projects as required.
• Ensure compliance with SIFT rules for income tax filings and quarterly tax reporting.
• Stay up to date on new legislative changes and ensure appropriately applied to tax filings and reporting.
• Proactively engage with business partners across the organization to identify tax planning opportunities, support business initiatives and provide practical tax guidance.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Treasury, Operations, Real Estate and other internal teams to ensure tax considerations are appropriately identified, communicated and incorporated into business decisions and projects.
• Oversee tax administration matters, including coordinating staff workloads, managing tax related billings and ensuring related processes are completed accurately and on a timely basis.
• Timely, accurate, clear and to-the-point communication of tax information to leaders and other team members of the organization.

Team Management:

• Provide daily oversight and manage four direct and indirect reports as leader including recruitment, training, mentorship and performance management. Perform adhoc projects as required as well as process improvement initiatives.
• Promote a spirit of cooperation and teamwork by taking the initiative to improve the team’s effectiveness.
• Appropriately delegate and provide development experiences for direct reports.
• Serve as a source of technical/financial expertise and set meaningful objectives for direct reports.

About You

• CPA
• In Depth / MTax (completed or close to)
• Canadian pubco experience (strong tax provision/tax compliance)
• Open on industry including FI
• Experienced Tax Manager or Senior Tax Manager+ at the firm or in industry

Salary Range

$150,000 - $165,000/year

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This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client.

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.

• Eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.