Senior Tax Manager 119065 **The Opportunity** Are you looking for a caring, collaborative, values-driven workplace with inspiring teammates and leaders? Do you have the ambition and desire to be the best and thrive at the most impactful global insurance provider in the world? Look no further than Zurich Canada. If you have experience in tax consulting and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. Zurich Canada is currently looking for a Senior Tax Manager, to join our team and provide expert tax advice and support to our organization. Reporting to the Head of Tax, you will be responsible for overseeing tax compliance and planning for Zurich Canada. You will work closely with various departments to ensure tax strategies align with business objectives and comply with all relevant regulations. This is a unique opportunity to build your knowledge and experience for the future in a supportive environment where your voice matters. This is a Hybrid role. **What you will do -** + Oversee and manage the preparation and filing of federal, provincial, and local tax returns. + Develop and implement tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities and optimize tax benefits. + Provide guidance on tax implications of business transactions and strategies. + Ensure compliance with all tax laws and regulations. + Conduct tax research and stay updated on changes in tax legislation. + Represent the company in tax audits and disputes. + Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to provide tax-related advice and support. **Job Qualifications** **What you bring to the table:** • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, with 10 or more years of post-graduation tax experience, including 5+ years specifically in the financial services industry. OR • High School Diploma or equivalent, with 12 or more years of experience in corporate tax within a corporation or public accounting firm, and completion or near completion of the CPA In-Depth Tax Course. AND • Professional Accounting Designation or a graduate of the Master of Taxation program. • Completed, or nearly completed, the CPA In-Depth Tax Course. • Knowledge of insurance taxation is required. • Excellent time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively. • Proven leadership abilities, capable of leading and motivating a team. • Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to new challenges. **Preferred:** • Advanced income tax experience in a public accounting or multi-national corporate tax department • Experience with Corptax and/or SAP **Our Culture** At Zurich, we are proud of our culture. We are passionate about Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Belonging (DEIB). We want you to bring your whole self to work, and we want our employees to be reflective of the communities in which we live and work. Our DEIB initiatives are creating an environment where everyone feels welcome. We have a collaborative culture where diversity of thought is valued. We value your input and strive to give our employees the tools they need to make an impact. We care about our employees’ well-being and offer a comprehensive health/benefits plan with varying levels of coverage to suit your specific needs and a competitive total compensation package. We understand how important it is to rest, recharge, and do the things you love. At Zurich, all employees receive a minimum of four weeks of vacation per year to do just that. We also understand that employees require time off for personal reasons. Maybe you have an appointment during a workday, a cultural or religious holiday you would like to observe, or you need time off to focus on your mental health. Zurich employees receive four personal days per year to be used at their discretion. We are committed to continuous improvement and offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities. We care about our communities. Our communities are where our customers, people, and shareholders live and work. While we can be proud of the contribution to society Zurich makes through our core business of insurance, we must also give back to our communities through our talent, time, and resources. We have won numerous awards for our workplace culture. We are proud to be one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers and to have received Insurance Business Canada’s 5-Star Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award. **Make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported.** **Love** **what you do. Work for us.** **About Us** Zurich Canada is part of the Zurich Insurance Group, a multi-line insurer with approximately 55,000 employees worldwide serving customers in global and local markets. Zurich Canada has been a leading insurance provider serving mid-sized and large companies, including multinational corporations, in the Canadian commercial market for 100 years. With over 500 employees in offices across the country, Zurich offers the global strength of a top insurance provider combined with in-depth knowledge of industries and local markets. Zurich Canada aspires to be risk management professionals’ first choice as their premier partner to help meet the risk challenges of today and tomorrow. Read more at www.zurichcanada.com. A future with Zurich Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 148 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. We are a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. Today, we serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology and insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, Zurich strives to provide ongoing career development opportunities and foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our people, our customers and the communities we serve. As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers’ expectations. Zurich is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free environment resulting in an accessible organization for employees, customers, and other parties who interact with, or on behalf of, Zurich. We strive to achieve a workplace free of discrimination of all forms, including discrimination on the basis of physical or mental disability, or medical condition. If you are interested in a job opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation, so we can work with you to provide a more accessible process. Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich Canadian Holdings Limited. 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