Senior Manager, Tax

Northleaf Capital Partners

. Support tax-related transaction structuring, asset management, and investment reporting functions for global private equity, infrastructure, and private credit funds and custom managed accounts .

Posted 10/26/2026contractToronto • CanadaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Canadian tax compliance and advisory, with a strong focus on optimizing tax-related transactions and asset management for private equity and infrastructure funds. Proficient in collaborating with operations teams and external advisors to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.

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Chartered Professional AccountantCanadian Tax ComplianceTax AdvisoryMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyPrivate Equity Experience

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Hard Skills

Tax ComplianceTax AdvisoryTax Return ReviewTransaction StructuringFinancial Statement AnalysisData ManagementAdvanced Excel FunctionsPivot TablesTax ReportingRestructuring Transactions

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeamworkEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelWordPowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Chartered Professional AccountantMasters of Taxation

Industry Keywords

Private EquityInfrastructureAsset ManagementTax Audit SupportWithholding TaxesInvestment ReportingComplianceAdvisory ServicesRevenue AuthoritiesThird-Party Administrators

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support tax-related transaction structuring, asset management, and investment reporting functions for global private equity, infrastructure, and private credit funds and custom managed accounts
Serve as a dedicated tax subject matter expert and gatekeeper for tax-related questions and requests
Work with Operations teams and third-party administrators on tax matters
Work with external tax advisors to prepare Canadian, U.S., and international tax and information reporting for revenue authorities and investors
Review tax returns
Organize and manage tax-related information from underlying investments and Operations teams for compliance and advisory purposes
Provide real-time advice on desired or required tax results and transaction impacts
Advise on tax-related entries in financial statements
Collaborate with Operations and asset management teams to optimize returns and distributions for tax purposes, including minimizing withholding taxes
Execute restructuring and other value-added transactions across private equity, infrastructure, and private credit strategies
Provide corporate tax support, tax audit support, and other ad hoc assistance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Chartered Professional Accountant and/or graduate of Masters of Taxation program
6+ years experience in Canadian tax, including tax compliance and tax advisory
Prior experience in private equity or asset management preferred but not required
Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Strong Excel skills, including experience with pivot tables and advanced functions such as VLOOKUP preferred
Extremely organized and process-oriented, with an ability to handle a variety of tasks, work under pressure, and meet multiple deadlines
Strong teamwork, interpersonal, and relationship skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare information in a comprehensive and informative manner

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employer-funded benefits plan
Group retirement plan
Ability to invest in Northleaf funds on a no fee/no carry basis
Fitness and wellness reimbursement
Charitable donation matching
Tuition assistance
Flexible working arrangements
Hybrid work model offering up to two remote days per week
Option to work fully remotely for up to two weeks per year