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Why Colliers?
As one of Canada’s leading commercial real estate services firms, we are driven by our mission to accelerate success for our people, clients, and communities.
A career at Colliers gives you the opportunity to make an impact, advance your career, and collaborate with top-tier talent. Don’t just take our word for it – we’ve been recognized as a top employer on a number of prestigious lists, including Best Workplaces in Canada, Best Workplaces for Women, Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams, among others.
**This position is a hybrid role based out of our Vancouver, BC office**
About the role
As a Tax Manager, Canada, you’ll lead Canadian and global tax compliance for entities with cross-border operations, tackle emerging reporting requirements like Pillar Two and Country-by-Country, and support strategic tax planning initiatives. You’ll be a key player in optimizing global tax structures, managing provisions, and advising on acquisitions and reorganizations—all while collaborating with internal teams and external advisors to ensure seamless compliance and impactful guidance.
In this role, you will:
Lead Canadian and international tax compliance: Prepare Canadian corporate tax returns for entities with international operations, including foreign affiliate reporting (T1134), Country-by-Country reporting, and Pillar Two (GloBE) reporting.
Ensure accurate foreign affiliate reporting: Maintain proper reporting of Foreign Accrual Property Income (FAPI) and surplus accounts of foreign affiliates.
Support transfer pricing compliance: Assist with documentation and compliance related to transfer pricing requirements across jurisdictions.
Contribute to tax provision and audit readiness: Assist with the preparation of quarterly and annual tax provisions for the consolidated group and support audit processes.
Develop and implement tax planning strategies: Contribute to initiatives aimed at optimizing global effective tax rates, including financing structures, cross-border cost allocations, and repatriation planning.
Advise on cross-border structuring: Support tax-efficient structuring of cross-border acquisitions and reorganizations.
Act as a subject-matter expert: Provide guidance on Canadian inbound and outbound transactions, collaborating closely with finance, legal, treasury, and other internal teams.
Coordinate with external advisors: Manage relationships with external tax advisors to ensure compliance and completeness of Canadian and international tax filings.
What you bring
Degree and/or designation in: Accounting; CPA designation required.
3-5 years of experience, preferably in: Canadian International tax experience within professional services or corporate settings.
Proven experience in preparing T1134 and CbC reporting with experience of surplus calculation.
Strong proficiency in: Microsoft Excel.
Exceptional communication skills: Ability to translate complex tax matters clearly and build strong partnerships across departments.
Pursuant to the laws regarding job postings, Colliers is disclosing the following information:
Area/Location Specific: Vancouver, BC (Hybrid)
Approximate Salary Range for this Role: $120,000 - $135,000
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all Canadian locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
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What we offer:
Innovative projects: Work on cutting-edge initiatives that shape our communities, drive our growth, and make a tangible impact.
Career growth: Advance your career and achieve your goals with industry-leading training and development programs.
Competitive benefits & compensation: Enjoy a comprehensive and flexible benefits package along with competitive compensation that rewards your contributions and supports your well-being.
Collaborative culture: Join our enterprising team where innovation thrives, collaboration is key, and our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and do their best work.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Our robust North American Diversity & Inclusion Program features eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where you can connect, learn, and contribute to a diverse and supportive community. Learn more: https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/careers/diversity-and-inclusion
Global network: Join a global team of 24,000 professionals across 70 countries, where you'll expand your network and learn from experts in a dynamic international community. Accelerate your career and enhance your expertise as you connect and collaborate with top talent around the world.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Direct applicants only please, no agencies.
Colliers is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at [email protected].
