Manager, Global Tax

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Job Description:

The Manager, Global Tax is responsible for managing Sun Life’s Global Minimum Tax (GMT) compliance and GMT-related planning and initiatives.

What will you do?

• Execute and ensure GMT compliance procedures are aligned with OECD Pillar Two regulations and Canada’s Global Minimum Tax Act
• Assist in analyzing Sunlife’s exposure to GMT top-up taxes and filing obligations across all jurisdictions, including managing filing of GMT returns globally with internal stakeholders and external service providers
• Coordinate with business units and finance teams to gather necessary data and documentation
• Assist Director and AVP with ad-hoc tax research and technical analysis in collaboration with the Global Tax Advisory team or external tax advisors where necessary
• Manage documentation and evidence gathering for audit purposes
• Prepare GMT quarterly provisions including internal controls requirements
• Prepare GMT forecasts to provide accurate and impactful financial analyses and insights

What do you need to suceed?

• Minimum of 4 years of progressive tax experience in a large multinational corporation and/or major accounting firm
• CPA designation required; completion of a MTax program or CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Course is an asset
• Strong proficiency in tax accounting/ financial reporting under IFRS
• Aptitude for process improvements which may include leveraging tech to implement automated solutions
• Project management skills that include managing internal and external stakeholders to ensure GMT filing deadlines are met
• Excellent oral and written communication skills - must be able to communicate technical information clearly and catered to various audiences/ stakeholders
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment

Preferred skills:

• Some technical knowledge or understanding of OECD Global Minimum Tax rules and Canada’s Global Minimum Tax Act, as applicable to a Canadian multinational group
• Understanding of the asset management and insurance business is an asset
• Experience with systems such as OneSource, SAP, and Orbitax considered an asset

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
• Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
• We’re committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment. Our goal is to make sure all our employees have the chance to live up to their full potential
• We’re honoured to be recognized as a 2026 Best Workplaces in Ontario by Great Place to Work® Canada
• We are thrilled to be recognized by Excellence Canada with their top-level certification, the Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work®, for prioritizing employee well-being, fostering a positive work culture, and achieving excellence in mental health

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The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

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We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you.

We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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