Manager, Tax Compliance & Reporting - Jobs in Toronto

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About Northwest Healthcare Properties REITNorthwest is a global real estate investor and asset manager focused on properties and partnerships at the intersection of healthcare, knowledge and research.Founded in 2004 and publicly traded since 2010, Northwest (TSX: NWH.UN) is a real estate investment trust with more than $10 billion assets under management, owing and operating a portfolio of more than 230 high-quality properties across Canada, the United States, Brazil, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. With more than 275 professionals globally, operating in eight countries, Northwest brings a global view, local execution capabilities, and a long-term ownership strategy which allows it to serve as a real estate partner of choice to leading healthcare operators around the world.Position SummaryThe Manager, Tax Complianceamp; Reporting is an instrumental member of the REIT’s tax function. The successful candidate will possess strong accounting and finance fundamentals and have maintained a focus on tax throughout their career. They will bring a passion for businesses with global operations and possess an interest in real estate.Key Responsibilities• Preparation of quarterly and annual consolidated income tax provisions.• Management and oversight of the preparation of Canadian trust, partnership, and corporate tax filings, including Foreign Accrual Property Income calculations.• Coordinating transfer pricing documentation between Canada and its foreign operations.• Monitoring the central depository of foreign affiliate’s international tax compliance and reporting.• Working with Regional Teams on tax efficient cash repatriations, including preparation of domestic and cross border fund flows.• Identification of compliance issues, and implementation of various planning opportunities and tax minimization strategies.• Staying current with changing tax laws, and evolving structures that may impact transactions and structures.• Support on other matters including but not limited to liaising with Canadian tax authorities and assisting with transaction requests. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required• The successful candidate will possess a minimum of five years of experience in real estate tax compliance with strong accounting and finance fundamentals, ideally from a Big 4 public accounting firm or equivalent industry experience. Real estate or asset management experience is preferred; international experience is highly desirable.• CPA designation or equivalent; enrollment/completion of CPA In-depth Tax Course is preferred. • Relevant tax compliance experience with companies that have global operations will be an asset.• Ability to multi-task, and work in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment.• Strong-analytical and exceptional problem-solving skills; and the ability to manage multiple priorities, and deadlines under pressure.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; including the ability to describe complex tax concepts to various non-tax audiences in a clear and concise manner.• Advanced computer skills in Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office Programs. • Experience with Canadian indirect tax is considered an asset.