Director, Tax

A financial services organization is seeking a Director of Tax to establish and lead the tax function within a multi-entity group focused on asset management, wealth management, and lending services. This role is critical in shaping tax strategy, governance, and compliance across various tax areas, including income tax, sales tax, and M&A structuring. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting and overseeing tax strategy, advising operational teams on tax forecasting and compliance, leading tax diligence for M&A activities, and integrating tax considerations into product development. This position requires a CPA designation with a specialization in Canadian corporate tax and a minimum of 7 years of experience in Canadian tax, preferably within financial services or asset management. Experience in M&A tax structuring is advantageous. This role offers a unique opportunity to build a tax function from the ground up, requiring a proactive approach and strong judgment. The organization promotes innovation, courage, accountability, client focus, and collective growth as core values. Compensation for this position ranges from $165,000 to $185,000, and the company offers a flexible hybrid work model to support work-life balance.