Senior Analyst, International Tax

Who we are
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Due to the continued growth of our International Tax practice, we have an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Analyst, International Tax Compliance in Toronto. This position will be involved in expanding the International Tax Compliance practice.

As a Senior Analyst, International Tax – Risk Management & Reporting your responsibilities will include:
•    Oversight and expansion of the International Tax compliance practice
•    Preparing and reviewing foreign affiliate surplus computations, FAPI calculations and T1134 information returns for multinationals with significant foreign subsidiary investments
•    Assisting with training staff nationally to educate colleagues with changes in tax law that affect international tax compliance
•    Assisting with managing large FAPI and surplus computation projects
•    Actively identifying opportunities for process efficiencies, workflow management, tax compliance policies and automation in the growing international tax compliance practice
•    Coordinate and assist domestic tax colleagues nationally for tax compliance issues involving international tax.
•    Technical research with respect to the above as well as outbound and inbound advisory projects.
 

Be Grant Thornton
If you’re a bit like us, you’re driven to connect with how others are feeling and thinking. Here we walk in others shoes before taking action. Just imagine being part of a team that puts “we before me”, where flexAbility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back. At Grant Thornton, you’ll work with inspiring leaders who support your development, both personally and professionally. This is a place where your insatiable curiosity enables you to think, see and hear from a variety of perspectives, a place where every day is different and having the courage to grow is part of who you are. And when all this comes together, well that’s when the magic happens!

Want to learn more about who we are and how we live our purple every day? Read our colleagues’ stories at www.discoveryourpurple.ca
 
Think you’ve got what it takes to be a Senior Analyst, International Tax – Risk Management & Reporting? Like the colour purple? Great. Here’s a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick:

• 2+  years of experience working in Canadian Corporate Tax, with a minimum 1 year of International Tax Planning & Compliance experience with a professional services firm or multinational corporation with significant foreign affiliates
• Possess an accounting designation (CPA) or Member of the Bar
• Completion or enrollment in the CICA in-depth tax course program or a Master’s Degree in Taxation
• Keen desire to develop subject matter expertise on international matters, specifically the foreign affiliate and surplus regimes
• Demonstrate well-developed analytical and research skills, together with attention to detail
• Committed to providing exceptional client service
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Superior communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Comfortable with reading and explaining technical tax matters
• Well-organized and able to balance competing demands
• Excellent client service skills and disciplined follow-up
• Proven problem solver with solid analytical skills
• Professional self-confidence
• Advanced knowledge of excel and automation processes is an asset

At Grant Thornton we’re focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues and our communities. That’s our purpose. Or, as we like to say, living our purple.
 
Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?