Senior Financial Analyst - Tax

Location: Ontario, Remote

Empire Life is looking to hire a Senior Financial Analyst to join our Tax team!

Why pursue this opportunity

Our mission - Provide expertise and intelligent solutions to help Canadians navigate life with confidence.

Join a transforming business - we are a medium-sized Canadian company in a stable industry which is rapidly transforming.

Play an integral role - this is an opportunity that allows for you to grow your skills, while directly contributing to the business unit you are a part of.

What you’ll be working on

Support Segregated fund taxation;
- prepare and review the annual segregated fund and other trust returns
- review and analyze the segregated fund allocations
- perform fund and account level reconciliations
- tax planning and project support for segregated fund initiatives
Review and identify areas of improvement in policies and procedures to ensure they are consistent and compliant with tax legislation, regulatory requirements and industry practices.
Act as a subject matter expert for the annual year-end tax process and support tax-related system changes
Act as a technical escalation point for situations relating to taxation issues to ensure compliance through accurate and timely reporting to regulatory bodies
Provide technical and research support to ensure Empire Life is compliant with federal, provincial, local and applicable foreign and domestic tax laws and regulations
Collaborate with other business units and departments on special project work and participate in departmental projects as required.
Lead, and/or oversee in departmental projects
Propose, review and develop efficiencies and improvements to current practices in the tax department
Ensure compliance with internal control policies

What we’re looking for you to have

3+ years of experience with Canadian tax. (Exposure to the insurance and/or investment fund taxation industry is an asset.)
Completion of a university degree with courses in accounting, finance, taxation, audit, management and business administration
Strong proficiency with Excel
Knowledge of Canadian corporate tax legislation and experience conducting tax research.
Knowledge of insurance and wealth products is an asset.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
Ability to work and drive desired outcomes with minimal supervision and oversight
Effective oral and written communication.
Key competencies include initiative, judgment, analytical thinking and problem solving and decision making.
The incumbent must have well-developed organizational skills and great attention to detail/accuracy.
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, an asset.
FLMI designation is an asset
If you are applying for a position which is open to applicants across Canada, unless otherwise indicated in the position, language proficiency in English is required for communicating with customers, advisors, or employees across Canada.

Beyond the salary

For permanent full-time positions, Empire Life offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:

Competitive salaries with annual pay increases
Annual bonus program, which recognizes both strong company performance and individual contributions, for non sales positions
Access to learning & development programs, and education/tuition reimbursement, to support your professional growth and career advancement
Competitive uncapped commission, for sales positions
A comprehensive employer-funded benefits package starting from day one of employment, that includes life insurance, disability, health and dental and a generous health account
Flexible work arrangements and an annual allotment of personal health days.
Four weeks annual vacation from hire date
A defined contribution pension plan with generous employer matching
Top up programs for parental leave and compassionate leave
Employer-sponsored wellness and recognition programs
A cash employee referral program

To learn more about working at Empire Life, visit https://www.empire.ca/workatempire.

Get to know us

Empire life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and welcome everyone to participate in our application process. We encourage those of all backgrounds and experiences to apply, even if you don't believe you meet each unique qualification outlined. Applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

Empire Life welcomes applications from people with disabilities and disabled people. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the screening and selection process. If you need this job posting in an alternative format or have any accessibility questions, please contact recruitment@empire.ca .

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