Director, Canadian Tax

Sun Life

. Lead Canadian tax financial reporting and analysis for Sun Life’s Canadian insurance companies .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaLead💰 CA$135,000 - CA$195,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Canadian tax financial reporting and analysis, ensuring compliance with IFRS while providing strategic tax consultation and advice. Proficient in process improvement and leveraging technology for efficient tax deliverables.

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CPA DesignationCanadian Tax Financial ReportingProcess Improvement ImplementationTax Research and AnalysisProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Tax ProjectionsIncome Tax ProvisionsConsolidated Effective Tax Rate AnalysisTax ConsultationTax ComplianceFinancial Reporting AuditsTax Technology ToolsIFRS ComplianceTax Deliverables EfficiencyTax Issues Interpretation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOral Communication SkillsWritten Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365ExcelSAPLongview

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA DesignationMTax Program CompletionCPA Canada In Depth Tax Course

Industry Keywords

Canadian Investment Fund Tax RegimeInvestment ManagementInsurance BusinessCorporate EntitiesNon-Corporate Entities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Canadian tax financial reporting and analysis for Sun Life’s Canadian insurance companies
Ensure accurate and timely quarterly income tax provisions under IFRS
Develop and implement processes to improve efficiency and timeliness of tax deliverables
Support government income tax audits and financial reporting audits
Prepare formal responses to audit queries and participate in walkthroughs
Prepare tax projections for planning and forecasting
Prepare and analyze the consolidated effective tax rate for Canadian and Corporate segments
Conduct tax research and interpret the impact of tax issues and transactions
Provide tax consultation and advice to business unit management and corporate functions
Support projects and initiatives and liaise with organizational leaders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 8 years of progressive tax experience in a large corporation and/or major accounting firm
CPA designation required
Completion of an MTax program or CPA Canada In Depth Tax Course strongly preferred
8+ years of experience with Canadian tax financial reporting for corporate and non-corporate entities, such as partnerships and trusts
Experience implementing process improvements and leveraging technology for automated solutions
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with ability to communicate technical information
Strong project management skills, including coordinating workflow for outsourcing arrangements and secondments
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications
Proficiency with Excel, including pivot tables and V/X-look ups
Experience with financial applications, preferably SAP
Familiarity with Canadian Investment Fund tax regime is an asset
Understanding of investment management and/or insurance business is an asset
Experience with tax technology tools such as Longview is an asset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 6 weeks off through the Sabbatical Program every five years
Care Days for self-care or care of others
Sick Days
Hybrid work arrangement with flexibility to work from the office and virtually
Incentive plans for eligible employees, subject to individual and company performance
Accommodation support in the application process
Professional growth supported by empowering leaders and colleagues