Senior Tax Accountant

Robert Half Canada is recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing organization seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to support a complex, multi-entity environment. This role is ideal for a tax professional with strong experience in Canadian corporate tax compliance, partnership filings, indirect tax, tax planning, and general accounting. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing tax obligations, supporting advisory initiatives, coordinating with external advisors, and contributing to broader finance and reporting functions.Key ResponsibilitiesTax ComplianceReview T2 corporate income tax returns for multiple entities, including supporting schedules such as Schedule 1 reconciliations, Schedule 8 CCA/UCC, Schedule 50, and other related filings.Review T5013 partnership returns and partner slips for limited partnership structures.Manage foreign reporting requirements, including T1135 Foreign Income Verification Statements for entities with offshore fund investments.Prepare EIFEL calculations and Schedule 130 filings and coordinate member notifications for impacted partnerships.Review and file GST/HST returns, including prior-period adjustments and rebate claims, with a focus on rules related to residential construction and development activities.Monitor tax filing calendars, instalments, and deadlines across all entities to ensure timely remittances and assessment follow-up.Tax Planning & AdvisorySupport tax planning initiatives related to development structures, intercompany financing, and transactional matters.Assist with tax analysis involving inter-corporate dividends, Part IV tax, section 55(2), RDTOH, and shareholder loan considerations.Advise on the tax treatment of capital cost allowance, terminal losses, recapture, and asset dispositions.Research and document tax positions related to partnership loss allocations and at-risk rules for limited partners.Liaise with external tax advisors and legal counsel on complex tax matters and transaction structuring. Audit, CRA & ControlsAct as a primary contact for the Canada Revenue Agency in connection with the organization’s entities.Respond to CRA queries, reviews, and audits by preparing supporting documentation, reconciliations, and technical analysis.Maintain well-organized, audit-ready tax files and documentation supporting tax filings and positions taken.Identify and recommend improvements to tax processes, controls, and compliance tracking.General AccountingSupport month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations across multiple entities.Prepare working papers and assist with the annual external audit or review process.Contribute to financial statement preparation and internal management reporting.Help strengthen internal controls, accounting processes, and finance policies.Provide guidance to junior accounting staff and review work as needed.