Income Tax Manager

INCOME TAX MANAGER

Ottawa, Ontario

Build your future at Minto!

At Minto, our mission to build thriving communities starts with our first community - our employees. We are proud to have been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies in 2024, a testament to our nearly 70-year legacy and dedication to providing an exceptional employee experience.

We believe that great employees like you are essential to our continued success, and we invite you to join us on our mission. At Minto we welcome change, celebrate new ideas and provide you with the resources, professional training, and diverse opportunities to grow your career.

Your offer will include:

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus + benefits effective 1^st day + RRSP matching plan + 3 weeks’ vacation
• Benefits include; parental leave, unlimited physiotherapy, telemedicine and so much more
• Tuition reimbursement plans and professional development courses
• Employee recognition platform – Be rewarded by your colleagues for your contributions!
• Flexible summer hours
• Many exciting career opportunities

Your Role on our Team: In this role, you will report to the Director, Tax and contribute to the strategic direction of the function and ensure income tax filings are completed accurately and on time. The Income Tax Manager will be responsible for a range of Income tax functions and initiatives including Income tax compliance and tax provision, cash tax management, assisting in tax audit management, assisting in the implementation of tax planning initiatives, and monitoring Minto Apartment REIT’s mutual fund trust and REIT status.

In this role, you will:

Tax Compliance

• Prepare and review our Canadian tax returns (corporations, trusts, partnerships, and UHT)
• Prepare tax packages for joint venture partners
• Manage and monitor Minto Apartment REIT’s mutual fund trust and REIT status
• Prepare annual returns for foreign reporting in Canada (T1134, T106, Country by Country Reporting, and Pillar II reporting)
• Assist in calculation of EIFEL and Global Minimum Tax
• Assist with the outsourcing of the US tax return preparation
• Continually improving and streamlining the tax compliance process

Tax Financial Reporting and Audit Management

• Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial tax reporting requirements which include income tax provisions and mutual fund trust test calculations and disclosure requirements under IFRS.
• Liaise with external and CRA auditors

Tax Projections

• Accurately prepare the REIT test projections
• Assist with cash tax forecasting within the Minto’s annual budget and strategic corporate plans
• Management of income tax instalments and income taxes payable

Tax Planning

• Collaborate with finance teams and business units to ensure our tax strategies and policies are implemented accurately
• Assist in the creation of tax planning solutions to minimize tax risk and maximize tax benefit
• Assist in the implementation and execution of tax planning strategies and initiatives
• Monitor legislative changes in Canada that may impact Minto and work to address any consequences of such changes.

Other Duties

• Assist in implementing and maintaining controls and procedures
• Ongoing research on income tax issues that arise
• Other duties/projects as assigned
• Maintain the legal entity corporate organizational chart

We would like you to have:

Education:

• Degree in accounting, finance or business administration
• CPA designation
• CICA In-depth Tax Course Parts I to III or Master in Taxation

Experience:

• Minimum 4 years of experience in a complex business environment or CA firm
• Minimum 2 years specializing in corporate income tax

Specialized Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Real Estate tax knowledge and solid understanding of Canadian tax
• Experience in preparing consolidated corporate tax provisions under IFRS
• Proactive and a self-starter
• Desire to work hard but have fun doing it
• Able to self-manage competing priorities and work load peak cycles while maintaining a healthy work life balance
• Previous experience with the SIFT and Mutual Fund Trust rules is an asset
• Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook
• Knowledge of Yardi, Newstar, and Onestream is an asset
• GST/HST experience is an asset

Our future is better together. Apply now and join us!

Minto is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. Should you require accommodation or support in any aspect of our recruitment and selection process, we will work with you to meet your needs.