Senior Manager, Indirect Tax (Real Estate)

Our client, a leading Canadian retail organization, is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Commodity Tax (Real Estate Focus) to join their team in Downtown Toronto, ON or Brampton, ON. Please note, this is a hybrid role requiring 4 days in-office and 1 day remote.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Commodity Taxes, this is a high-impact role responsible for providing expert-level indirect tax support across complex real estate transactions and associated corporate entities. It is a highly autonomous role with significant exposure to senior leadership and strong potential for future advancement into a Director-level position within approximately 2 years, depending on performance and business needs.

This role is best suited for a self-sufficient commodity tax professional with strong real estate experience who can operate independently in a large, complex corporate environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Permanent Role
• Base Salary: $110,000 – $140,000
• Bonus eligibility (to be confirmed)
• 3 weeks vacation (flexibility may be considered for strong candidates)
• RRSP matching (under review)
• Hybrid work model: 4 days in-office, 1 day remote
• Growth opportunity toward Director-level responsibility within the organization

Key Responsibilities

• Lead indirect tax compliance (GST/HST/QST/PST) for corporate entities within a complex real estate structure
• Oversee and/or review preparation and filing of commodity tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Canadian tax legislation
• Provide advisory support on real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and structuring considerations
• Analyze and apply tax elections (e.g., joint venture elections, Section 167 elections) as they relate to real estate activities
• Act as a key resource for CRA and provincial tax audits, including coordination of responses and supporting documentation
• Support broader corporate entities with indirect tax guidance on an as-needed basis
• Review financial systems, controls, and reporting processes to ensure proper tax treatment and compliance
• Partner with Finance, Legal, and Operations teams to identify tax risks and support business decisions
• Drive process improvements related to tax reporting accuracy and internal controls
• Operate as a subject matter expert with minimal oversight in a complex, large-scale corporate environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in commodity tax, with a strong focus on real estate-related tax matters (must-have)
• Strong understanding of GST/HST/QST/PST legislation and application
• Experience in a large, complex organization with multiple entities preferred
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• University degree in Business or Accounting

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