Director, Canadian Product Tax at Manulife — NeverHard

The Canadian Product Tax team provides strategic tax advisory and compliance support across Manulife’s Canadian lines of business. Reporting to the AVP, Canadian Product Tax, the Director is responsible for providing technical tax advice related to Manulife’s products and for overseeing tax compliance associated with customer taxation. This role provides a unique opportunity to develop broad expertise across a diverse range of financial products. The successful candidate will be an experienced tax professional with strong tax research, technical analysis and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with the ability to translate complex tax legislation, technical concepts and risks into clear, practical advice tailored to a range of stakeholders. You will be expected to exercise strong judgment, work collaboratively across the organization, build relationships with business partners, and effectively influence decisions on complex tax matters. Intellectual curiosity, initiative and a strong commitment to continuous learning are critical to success in this role. Position Responsibilities: Provide strategic and technical tax advice on a broad range of Canadian product and customer taxation matters, including: Advising business units (Insurance, Bank, Group Benefits, Group Retirement Solutions and Wealth/Asset Management) on tax compliance requirements relating to customer tax including product administration, withholding tax and tax slip reporting Researching and responding to complex tax questions from business units, customers and government tax authorities Participating in business initiatives to ensure tax requirements are appropriately identified and addressed, and advising on product features, structures, contract language and associated tax risks Conduct independent tax research and prepare well supported technical tax analyses on complex product and customer tax matters, applying relevant legislation, case law and government administrative positions Monitor and interpret legislative and administrative developments affecting product and customer taxation; assess implications for Manulife products, customers and business operations and provide clear and practical guidance Build strong cross-functional relationships across business units to maintain awareness of emerging tax issues, business initiatives and product developments, and proactively identify and manage tax and reputational risks Oversee and support the timely and accurate completion of customer and product tax compliance activities, including applicable tax filings, reporting and related tax season deliverables Oversee customer tax withholding and remittance activities, including reconciliations and supporting working papers for remittances, filings, returns and amendments Act as a key liaison with government tax authorities, auditors and external advisors, representing and supporting the business in resolving technical, compliance and administrative tax matters Maintain effective tax governance and controls, including appropriate documentation of tax positions, compliance processes, procedures and supporting records Identify and lead opportunities to improve, simplify and automate tax compliance processes and other team activities, including the effective use of technology and data Support the development of the Canadian Product Tax team through coaching, knowledge sharing, collaboration and development of technical tax capabilities Required Qualifications: CPA designation Minimum of 7 years of relevant Canadian tax experience Completion of the CPA In‐Depth Tax Program Significant experience in the financial services industry is preferred, whether gained directly within the industry or through an accounting firm advising financial services clients Deep technical knowledge of Canadian taxation. Experience with financial products and areas such as registered accounts, trusts, tax slip reporting, tax withholding and FATCA/CRS is considered an asset Excellent tax research, technical analysis and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently analyze complex tax issues and develop practical recommendations Sound judgment and the ability to identify, assess and manage tax and reputational risk while considering customer and operational implications Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to coach and develop others, promote collaboration and effectively influence stakeholders Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex priorities and deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines Aptitude for technology and an interest in using data, automation and emerging technologies to improve tax processes and team effectiveness. Proficiency with tools such as Excel, CCH Taxprep, SharePoint, Power BI and Alteryx are assets When you join our team: We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well‑being and inclusion are more than just words As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see #LI‐Hybrid The role being advertised is an existing vacancy. マニュライフとジョン・ハンコックについて マニュライフ・ファイナンシャル・コーポレーションは、「あなたの未来に、わかりやすさを」を提供する、国際的な大手金融サービスプロバイダーです。当社について詳しくは、 https://www.manulife.co.jp/lをご覧ください。 マニュライフは機会均等を是とする雇用主です マニュライフ/ジョン・ハンコックでは、多様性を受け入れます。私たちは、サービス提供先であるお客さまと同様に、多様な人材を引きつけ、育成し、定着させ、文化や個人の力を受け入れる包括的な職場環境を促進するよう努めています。当社は公正な採用、定着、昇進、報酬に努めています。当社のすべての慣行およびプログラムは、人種、祖先、出身地、肌の色、民族的出自、市民権、宗教または宗教的信念、信条、性別（妊娠および妊娠関連の状態を含む）、性的指向、遺伝的特徴、退役軍人としての地位、性自認、性に関する表明、年齢、婚姻状況、家族状況、障害、または適用法で保護されるその他の要因に対する一切の差別を行うことなく管理されます。 雇用への平等なアクセスを提供するために、障壁を取り除くことが当社の優先事項です。人事担当者は、応募者が応募プロセス中に合理的配慮を要求する場合に協力します。配慮要求のプロセス中に共有されるすべての情報は、適用される法律およびマニュライフ/ジョン・ハンコックのポリシーに準拠した方法で保存および使用されます。申請プロセスにおいて合理的配慮を要求するには、hr@manulife.comまでご連絡をお願いします。 Referenced Salary Location Toronto, Ontario Working Arrangement ハイブリッド勤務 Salary range is expected to be between $125,100.00 CAD - $175,100.00 CAD Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job‑related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact hr@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short‑and long‑term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact hr@manulife.com for more information about U.S.‑specific paid time off provisions. We use data and analytics technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and automated processing tools, to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process. For more information, please refer to our personal information collection statement. #J-18808-Ljbffr