Tax Manager - Real Estate Development

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Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Category: Finance

Salary: 80,000 - 110,000 CAD / yearly

Full-time

Job Description

Elite Developments is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Tax Manager to manage tax planning, compliance, reporting, and strategy for our growing portfolio of residential and commercial development projects. This role plays a crucial part in optimizing financial performance and ensuring full compliance with all tax-related regulations and legislation.

Responsibilities

Corporate Tax Structuring & Compliance:

Lead the corporate tax structuring for various entities within the portfolio, ensuring optimal tax planning and compliance.
Manage tax filings for corporate income tax, HST/GST, and other applicable taxes in compliance with federal, provincial, and local tax laws.
Oversee and manage the preparation and filing of tax returns, ensuring that all deadlines are met.
Review and analyze financial statements to ensure compliance with tax regulations and identify opportunities for tax efficiency.
Manage external relationships with tax advisors, tax authorities, legal teams, and other relevant stakeholders.

Tax Planning & Mitigation:

Develop and implement effective tax strategies to optimize the financial outcomes of residential and commercial development activities.
Stay current on tax legislation, regulatory changes, and relevant policies affecting real estate development to ensure accurate application and compliance.
Identify potential tax risks associated with projects and proactively implement measures to mitigate these risks.
Assist with corporate tax structuring for various entities within the portfolio, ensuring optimal tax planning and compliance.
Advise on tax-efficient structures for real estate transactions, investments, acquisitions, and dispositions, joint ventures, and other strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA designation required.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in public accounting, ideally within a real estate development or property management environment.
Experience in corporate tax planning, HST/GST compliance, and tax reporting is essential.
Strong knowledge of Canadian tax regulations, including corporate income tax, HST/GST, and real estate tax issues.
Demonstrated experience in tax planning strategies, financial analysis, and risk assessment.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of clearly conveying complex tax issues to various stakeholders.
Proficiency in accounting and tax software systems. Preferably QuickBooks.

Perks & Benefits

What We Offer:

Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career growth.
A dynamic, supportive, and collaborative workplace culture focused on innovation and excellence.