Manager, Tax Controversy and Disputes

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

Pay at Intact is about much more than just salary.

• Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model

• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

• Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more

• Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)

Salary range (but not limited to):

118,700 - 145,100

Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance):

15%

As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.

Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.

Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented above is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Manager who will report to the Director, Tax Controversy and Disputes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in corporate income tax, dispute resolution, and will be adept at navigating CRA frameworks to achieve favorable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with various teams across the business to help drive forward and resolve tax controversy issues

• Oversee and strategize in tax dispute files through the lifespan of the dispute

• Provide representations to and negotiate with tax authorities

• Maintain strong internal and external client relationships, demystify complex issues and ensure timely reporting.

• Partner with other members of the tax team handling various tax matters including transfer pricing, international tax issues, mergers and acquisitions, and tax compliance

• Liaise with tax advisors in handling complex tax disputes and determining strategy

• Identify tax issues; research and analyze complicated situations quickly and develop practical solutions in an efficient and timely manner

• Remain informed on all new jurisprudence and decisions issued by courts in matters of taxation law, as well as new approaches and directives taken by the taxation authorities

• Network in the tax and insurance community to keep abreast of trending tax authority concerns

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 5 years of post CPA/In-depth tax course experience – is required.

• Minimum 2 years of tax audit experience in Financial Institutions and in a multinational organization.

• Corporate income tax knowledge in the context of financial reporting and provisions - is required.

• Knowledge of international tax matters in the context of a Canadian based global multinational is an asset.

• Superior written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in tax software and Microsoft Office Suite.

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Il s'agit d'un nouveau rôle au sein de notre équipe en plein croissance | This role is a new member of our growing team.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

Please note that Intact does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration-related matters including but not limited to employer-specific closed work permits. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment and are solely responsible for maintaining their work eligibility.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.