3+ years of experience in Canadian tax, preferably within insurance or investment fund sectors.
University degree with coursework in finance, taxation, or business administration.
Proficient in Power BI and advanced Excel, with macro creation skills.
Strong automation and process improvement mindset.
Basic understanding of coding (Python) is a bonus.
Familiarity with AI applications in finance and taxation is preferred.
Knowledge of Canadian corporate tax legislation and tax research experience.
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation and FLMI designation are advantages.
Responsibilities
Drive transformation as a Subject Matter Expert for tax slip reporting.
Ensure compliance with CRA/MRQ and industry standards in tax slip production.
Contribute to corporate tax remittance processes across various tax types.
Identify and propose improvements in tax policy procedures.
Support year-end tax processes and system changes as an expert.
Act as a technical escalation point for tax-related compliance issues.
Provide research support to uphold compliance with various tax laws.
Benefits
Hybrid work model promoting a flexible workplace.
Annual bonus program recognizing company and individual performance.
Access to learning & development programs for career advancement.
Comprehensive employer-funded benefits package starting day one.
Four weeks annual vacation from hire date.
Defined contribution pension plan with employer matching.
Top-up programs for parental and compassionate leave.
Cash employee referral program for employee incentivization.
Full Job Description
Senior Financial Analyst, Policy Tax
Location: Hybrid - Anywhere in Canada
The total target compensation (TTC) range, including salary and target bonus, is $87,200 - $136,250. This TTC range is applicable to permanent roles only. The actual base salary offered within this range will be determined by the successful candidate's skills and experience, as well as internal equity. Empire Life is looking to hire a Senior Financial Analyst to join our Tax team! We are actively seeking candidates to fill a current, open position.
What you'll be working on
Drives transformation and acts as SME for the Tax Slip reporting processes
Is a key contributor to the tax slip reporting production process, ensuring compliance with tax legislation (CRA/MRQ), regulatory requirements and industry practices
Contribute to the installment remittance process for all corporate, commodity and premium taxes for the Company and its subsidiaries
Review and identify areas of improvement in policies and procedures to ensure they are consistent and compliant with tax legislation, regulatory requirements and industry practices.
Act as a subject matter expert for the annual year-end tax process and support tax-related system changes
Act as a technical escalation point for situations relating to taxation issues to ensure compliance through accurate and timely reporting to regulatory bodies
Provide technical and research support to ensure Empire Life is compliant with federal, provincial, local and applicable foreign and domestic tax laws and regulations
Collaborate with other business units and departments on special project work and participate in departmental projects as required.
Lead, and/or oversee in departmental projects
Propose, review and develop efficiencies and improvements to current practices in the tax department
Ensure compliance with internal control policies
What we're looking for you to have
3+ years of experience with Canadian tax. (Exposure to the insurance and/or investment fund taxation industry is an asset.)
Completion of a university degree with courses in accounting, finance, taxation, audit, management and business administration
Enhanced technological skill requirements, such as Power BI, Advanced Excel skills with an understanding of how to create and deploy macros.
Automation and process improvement mindset.
Understanding of entry-level coding and Python would be an asset.
Working knowledge of AI-driven applications and their potential use cases in corporate finance and taxation
Knowledge of Canadian corporate tax legislation and experience conducting tax research.
Knowledge of insurance/risk and wealth products, including universal life, whole life, term life and segregated funds
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
Ability to work and drive desired outcomes with minimal supervision and oversight
Effective oral and written communication.
Key competencies include initiative, judgment, analytical thinking and problem solving and decision making.
The incumbent must have well-developed organizational skills and great attention to detail/accuracy.
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, an asset.
FLMI designation is an asset
If you are applying for a position which is open to applicants across Canada, unless otherwise indicated in the position, language proficiency in English is required for communicating with customers, advisors, or employees across Canada.
Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results.
Beyond the salary
For permanent full-time positions, Empire Life offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:
Hybrid work model
Competitive salaries with annual pay increases
Annual bonus program, which recognizes both strong company performance and individual contributions, for non sales positions
Access to learning & development programs, and education/tuition reimbursement (role dependent), to support your professional growth and career advancement.
Competitive uncapped commission, for sales positions
A comprehensive employer-funded benefits package starting from day one of employment, that includes life insurance, health and dental and a generous health account
Flexible work arrangements and an annual allotment of personal health days.
Four weeks annual vacation from hire date
A defined contribution pension plan with generous employer matching
Top up programs for parental leave and compassionate leave
Employer-sponsored wellness and recognition programs
A cash employee referral program
To learn more about working at Empire Life, visit https://www.empire.ca/workatempire.
