US Tax leader
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 3-5 years of experience in US tax compliance and strategy.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
An established organization within the real estate space is seeking a US Tax Leader to oversee its US tax compliance and strategy. This role offers the opportunity to provide tax leadership across the organization while supporting effective tax planning, compliance, and tax optimization initiatives.
About the Role
Reporting to a senior finance leader, this position is responsible for overseeing US federal and state tax compliance, developing strategies to optimize tax outcomes, and leading the tax team. The role also involves close collaboration with stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely filings.
What You’ll Do
Lead the preparation and review of US federal and state tax returns for the organization and its subsidiaries.
Develop and implement strategies to minimize tax liabilities while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
Manage and mentor tax team members, providing technical guidance and support to ensure high performance.
Conduct research on US tax matters and stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations.
Collaborate with stakeholders to support accurate and timely tax reporting and compliance activities.
Identify and implement tax savings opportunities and strategies.
Contribute to process improvements and help strengthen the organization’s overall tax function.
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; US or Canadian CPA or EA designation preferred.
3-5 years of experience in US tax compliance and strategy.
Strong technical knowledge of US federal and state tax regulations and compliance requirements.
Proven leadership and mentoring skills.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
Experience in the real estate sector is an asset.
Why Join
This is an opportunity to join an established organization where your tax expertise will have a direct impact on US tax compliance, planning, and strategy. The role offers leadership exposure, professional growth, and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the organization’s tax function.
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Responsibilities
Lead US federal and state tax compliance, including preparation and review of returns, and develop strategies to optimize tax outcomes and identify savings opportunities. Manage and mentor the tax team, collaborate with stakeholders on accurate and timely reporting, monitor tax law changes, and improve tax processes.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required; a US or Canadian CPA or EA designation is preferred. The role calls for 3–5 years of US tax compliance and strategy experience, strong knowledge of federal and state tax requirements, leadership and mentoring ability, and strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; real estate experience is an asset.
Skills
- US Federal Tax Compliance
- US State Tax Compliance
- Tax Strategy
- Tax Planning
- Tax Return Preparation
- Tax Return Review
- Tax Research
- Tax Law and Regulation Knowledge
- Tax Optimization
- Tax Savings Strategies
- Team Leadership
- Mentoring
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Communication
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- US Tax
- Federal Tax
- State Tax
- Tax Compliance
- Tax Strategy
- Tax Planning
- Tax Returns
- Tax Optimization
- Tax Savings
- Tax Research
- Tax Reporting
- Tax Law
- Regulatory Compliance
- CPA
- EA
- Accounting
- Finance
- Real Estate
- Team Leadership
- Mentoring
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Process Improvement