Senior Advisor, Taxation

ABOUT US

We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers, with CAD$264.9 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2024.

We invest funds for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montréal and offices in New York, London and Hong Kong. 

Capturing and leading complex global investments requires us to work as one to seize valuable opportunities, in close collaboration with some of the world’s top companies. At PSP, you’ll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals, dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before.

EXPERIENCE THE EDGE

At PSP, we encourage our employees to grow, forge powerful relationships, contribute and fuel inspired investment launchpads. We are committed to a culture that fosters collaboration and allows us to think beyond, in an interconnected way. We advocate for our employees to speak-up, learn, experiment, share, and be part of an inclusive work environment where diversity is embraced.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

Reporting to a Senior Director, Taxation, the incumbent will assume an active role in various aspects of domestic and foreign tax compliance, as well as income tax accounting, for PSP and its affiliates.

• Manage efficiently tax compliance mandates

• Communicate effectively with external tax advisors and act as the lead tax contact

• Take a lead role in the preparation of the annual/semi annual tax provisions of PSP and its subsidiaries for jurisdictions responsible for

• Manage responses to queries from internal and external stakeholders on a timely basis

• Manage tax audit matters related to PSP and its subsidiaries

• Work in close collaboration with Finance, Legal, and Investment teams on various projects

• Provide value-added tax advice during the holding period of private investments

• Stay abreast of worldwide tax trends and developments and assess impact on PSP and its subsidiaries tax compliance obligations

• Contribute to increase tax awareness within the organization

• Contribute actively to the maintenance and improvement of tax tools and tax compliance processes

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Graduate studies in taxation or completion of CICA In-Depth Tax Course

• Bachelor’s degree

• Professional designation (Chartered Accountant CPA) an asset

• Strong technical background with eight (8) to ten (10) years of relevant tax experience

• Experience in international tax an asset

• Highly motivated to lead multiple projects and create value

• Proven track record of developing and nurturing solid and positive working relationships, both internally and externally

• Demonstrated capabilities to execute

• Results-oriented, self-motivated, and proactive

• Problem solver

• Focused and thorough

• Team player

• Autonomous and accountable

• Excellent organizational and analytical skills

• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner

• Bilingualism: English and French (frequent interactions in English with PSP employees based in our offices in Hong Kong, London and New York, and interactions in French with employees in our local offices in Montreal and Ottawa)

We offer a tailored employee experience and competitive total rewards and benefits package* designed to attract and retain global diverse talent, reward performance, and reinforce business strategies and priorities. Beyond salary and incentive pay eligibility, you have access to:

• Investment in career development

• Comprehensive group insurance plans

• Competitive pension plans

• Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services and wellness programs

• Gender-inclusive paid family leave policy: up to 26 weeks for primary caregivers, 5 weeks for secondary caregivers

• A personalized family-building support, from pre-pregnancy to menopause, with available financial assistance

• Vacation days available on day one with additional days on milestone service anniversaries, and summer Friday afternoons off

• A hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and remote days

*Benefits package may vary based on your employee type.

At PSP, we aim to provide an inclusive workplace where we leverage diversity and where everyone feels valued, safe, respected and empowered to grow. As part of this leadership commitment, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified applicants and strive to offer an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require any accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

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