Fund Tax Manager (Toronto)

Fund Tax Manager (Toronto)

21 Oct
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Fidelity International
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Toronto

21 Oct

Fidelity International

Toronto

Job Description Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings. You will be working on a hybrid schedule as part of Fidelity’s dynamic working arrangement. The work location for this role is 483 Bay Street in Toronto until approximately late 2026, when the work location will change to the new Mississauga office at 3 Robert Speck Parkway Please note this is a contract role ending at the end of January 2028.

Who We Are:

At Fidelity, we’ve been helping Canadian investors build better financial futures for over 35 years. We offer individuals and institutions a range of trusted investment portfolios and services - and we’re constantly seeking to find new and better ways to help our clients. As a privately owned company, we boldly embrace innovation in all areas as we continue to grow our business into the future. Working with us means you’ll be part of a diverse and dedicated group of people who make a real difference for our clients and communities every day. You’ll have a wide range of opportunities to grow and develop your career in an inclusive setting where you’ll feel valued and supported to be your best - both personally and professionally.

Role Overview:

The Fund Treasurer’s Office represents the interests of investors, overseeing financial, operational, and tax matters that affect the funds and their investors. As a Tax Manager (Fund Tax), you will report to the Director, Fund Tax. You will work collaboratively with various internal and external core business partners to assist with tax-technical matters for all product line ups offered by the Company, including retail mutual funds, institutional pooled funds, exchanged traded funds and capital structure.



You will also provide oversight of the Fund Administrator in their preparation of distribution calculation and tax returns; conduct tax research and analysis on new product launches, fund mergers/terminations and complex securities transactions to ensure tax risks and opportunities are well understood for our investors as well as the funds. In addition, you will also lead continuous improvement initiatives within the Fund Tax Team.

What You Will Do:

- Ensure Funds Remain in Compliance with Tax Regulations and that Tax Policies Achieve a Fair Outcome for Investors
- Manage the review of funds’ distribution calculations and T3 tax returns to ensure completion in a timely and accurate manner and fair outcomes for investors
- Manage the review of distribution calculations and Corporate T2 tax return for the Capital Structure
- Manage the review of funds’ foreign tax returns in applicable foreign markets and provide effective oversight
- Review notice of assessments/reassessments and liaise with CRA to resolve any ad hoc issues and requests
- Work Proactively with Product Team to Manage Product Related Tax Matters & Provide Consulting on Other Tax Matters
- Research and provide tax opinions on issues requested by various internal stakeholders including product, investment compliance, sales and marketing, etc.
- Provide tax analysis on various types of fund events including large redemptions,



portfolio rebalancing, fund mergers, terminations, etc., and assess tax implications for investors resulting from these events
- Collaborate with management to research and resolve complex distribution issues and security transactions with an in-depth understanding of implications to our investors
- Carefully review tax disclosure in funds’ simplified prospectus, annual information form, offering memorandum and other regulatory documents to ensure best in class disclosure
- Assist in preparing materials for presentation to senior leadership, Audit Committee and Board
- Stay abreast of new tax legislative developments impacting the asset management industry, and assist with implementation of process and procedures to address changes
- Fund Tax Operations Document and implement internal control policies and procedures, and ensure all fund tax process documentation is updated regularly to reflect business changes
- Recommend continuous improvement opportunities for existing fund tax processes
- Maintain and update changes required in the distribution review tool
- Assist in preparation of foreign reclaims documentations
- Ad hoc Special Projects
- Assist with non-routine projects and provide tax supports as they arise
- Prepare documentations required from CRA Tax Audits

What We’re Looking For:

- Completion of a University degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experience
- At least 5 years of tax experience in the financial industry
- CPA or equivalent. Related tax experience in Asset Management industry an asset Public accounting tax experience and/or fund industry experience an asset Completion of CICA In-Depth Tax Cou

📌 Fund Tax Manager (Toronto)
🏢 Fidelity International
📍 Toronto

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