Junior Tax & Compliance Officer

Toronto, ON | Full-time | Permanent | On-site

Family Office associated with IKO Industries Ltd., a Canadian‑owned manufacturing and distribution company of roofing and building materials.

Benefits

- Health Insurance (Virtual Health, HCSA)
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long‑term Disability
- Short‑term Disability
- RRSP Match
- Paid Vacation
- Floating Days
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Engagement Events
- Awards and Recognition
- Service Awards

Responsibilities

- Prepare and examine accounting records and financial reports for a portfolio of High‑Net‑Worth individuals, corporations, and partnerships.
- Prepare files for submission to professional service providers to meet tax compliance requirements in Canada, the US and other jurisdictions.
- Assist professional service providers in the preparation of US income tax returns and other requisite forms for holding and investment corporations.
- Manage correspondences with tax authorities, reconcile tax accounts, and report to management and owners.
- Provide assistance with audits by tax authorities through tax analysis, information gathering and status documentation.
- Plan and implement an income tax compliance process to ensure reporting deadlines are met.
- Manage external service providers in numerous jurisdictions to meet tax and business objectives efficiently.
- Collaborate in the planning and execution of repatriation transactions to identify tax withholding and liability issues, and propose alternate scenarios.




- Work with the CFO‑Family Office on Canadian and multi‑foreign jurisdictional tax planning (inbound and outbound) to achieve tax and operational efficiencies.
- Work with the CFO‑Family Office on special transactions including mergers, acquisitions, business reorganizations and estate planning.
- Identify and communicate trends and developments in tax relevant to High‑Net‑Worth individuals and corporations.

Work Allocation

- 40% Canadian Corporate compliance
- 20% Individual Tax Compliance
- 25% Planning & M&A;

Qualifications

- 3‑5 years of progressive experience with a public accounting firm or a mid‑level tax position in industry.
- Completion or enrollment in the CPA In‑Depth Tax Course or a Masters of Tax program.
- Solid Excel and Visio skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Contribute to team objectives.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- High‑level client service skills, meeting deadlines.
- Familiarity with Canadian tax research tools and tax software.
- Prior exposure to US tax rules beneficial.
- Proven experience advising individuals and corporations on income tax issues and general business matters.
- Solid analytical capability, sound business sense and creative mind.
- Integrity, honesty, and sound judgment regarding confidential matters.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Job Function

- Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

- Wholesale Building Materials

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📌 Junior Tax and Compliance Officer (Toronto)
🏢 IKO North America
📍 Toronto