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Manulife

Director, Product Tax

Manulife

. Provide strategic and technical tax advice on Canadian product and customer taxation matters .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaLead💰 CA$125,100 - CA$175,100 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Canadian taxation, including compliance, risk management, and technical analysis. Proven ability to lead teams, develop tax strategies, and leverage technology for process improvement.

Highest-signal resume keywords
CPA DesignationCanadian Tax ExperienceTax Research and Technical AnalysisLeadership and Coaching SkillsFinancial Services Industry Experience

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Hard Skills
Canadian TaxationTax ComplianceTax Risk ManagementTax AnalysisTax WithholdingFATCA/CRS KnowledgeTax Slip ReportingIndependent Tax ResearchTechnical Tax AdviceProblem-Solving
Soft Skills
Sound JudgmentOrganizational SkillsPrioritization SkillsAbility to Manage Complex PrioritiesCoaching and Developing Others
Tools & Technologies
ExcelCCH TaxprepSharePointPower BIAlteryx
Certifications & Qualifications
CPA DesignationCompletion of CPA In-Depth Tax Program
Industry Keywords
Financial ServicesInsuranceWealth ManagementGroup BenefitsGroup Retirement Solutions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide strategic and technical tax advice on Canadian product and customer taxation matters
  • Advise Insurance, Bank, Group Benefits, Group Retirement Solutions and Wealth/Asset Management business units on customer tax compliance
  • Research and respond to complex tax questions from business units, customers and government tax authorities
  • Participate in business initiatives and advise on product features, structures, contract language and tax risks
  • Conduct independent tax research and prepare technical tax analyses using legislation, case law and government administrative positions
  • Monitor legislative and administrative developments and provide practical guidance
  • Build cross-functional relationships and identify and manage tax and reputational risks
  • Oversee customer and product tax compliance activities, filings, reporting and tax-season deliverables
  • Oversee customer tax withholding and remittance activities, reconciliations and supporting working papers
  • Liaise with government tax authorities, auditors and external advisors
  • Maintain tax governance, controls, documentation and supporting records
  • Lead opportunities to improve, simplify and automate tax compliance processes using technology and data
  • Coach and develop the Canadian Product Tax team and build technical tax capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • CPA designation
  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant Canadian tax experience
  • Completion of the CPA In-Depth Tax Program
  • Significant financial services industry experience is preferred
  • Deep technical knowledge of Canadian taxation
  • Experience with financial products, registered accounts, trusts, tax slip reporting, tax withholding and FATCA/CRS is an asset
  • Excellent tax research, technical analysis and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to independently analyze complex tax issues and develop practical recommendations
  • Sound judgment and ability to identify, assess and manage tax and reputational risk
  • Demonstrated leadership skills, including coaching and developing others
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills
  • Ability to manage multiple complex priorities and tight deadlines
  • Aptitude for technology and interest in data, automation and emerging technologies
  • Proficiency with Excel, CCH Taxprep, SharePoint, Power BI and Alteryx is an asset

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible work environment
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Mental health benefits
  • Vision insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Life and AD&D insurance coverage
  • Adoption/surrogacy benefits
  • Wellness benefits
  • Employee/family assistance plans
  • Retirement savings plans, including pension
  • Global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions
  • Financial education and counseling resources
  • Paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days
  • Statutory leaves of absence
  • Learning and career growth support
  • Well-being and inclusion support