Job Information
Brookfield Properties Sr. Tax Analyst in Calgary, Alberta
Location
Brookfield Place - 4906 Richard Road SW
Business
As part of Brookfield Asset Management — one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world — we harness our resources to bring a fresh approach, unparalleled creativity, relentless innovation, and sound ESG practices to the planning, development, and management of buildings everywhere. From offices, retail spaces, and logistics facilities to multifamily residences, hospitality establishments, and mixed-use structures — we are reimagining real estate from the ground up.
We see tomorrow, today. At Brookfield Properties, we’re a fully integrated developer so we know what it takes to go from concept to concrete, from blueprint to building. From vision, experience, resources, and ethics, every day we take these ingredients to partner with our communities, collaborating with the places where we work, customizing developments to meet the neighborhoods’ specific needs, and identifying the highest and best use for each property to create unique and lasting places that bring people together. Learn more (https://www.brookfieldproperties.com/en/our-businesses/development.html) .
If you're ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply
Job Description
Your Team
Reporting to the Team Lead, Taxation, the Senior Tax Analyst will assist in the tax compliance, tax planning and tax reporting requirements for the Company. This role will play an integral role in identifying and implementing best practices, and optimizing the corporation’s tax structure. As a member of the Company’s finance team, the Senior Tax Analyst will interact with senior leadership to assist in the implementation of tax opportunities and satisfactorily resolve prior years’ tax examination.
Your Key Deliverables
Tax Compliance - Assist with the annual Canadian and U.S. tax compliance process which includes but not limited to:
Prepare tax working papers, tax analyses and gather information for partnership and corporate income tax returns and facilitate the process with external advisors
Prepare and file corporate and partnership income tax returns, information returns, elections and remittances in a timely and accurate manner for all applicable jurisdictions across Canada and the US
Prepare monthly GST filings for corporate entities
Assist with tax installment and coordinate payments to tax authorities
Assist with the preparation of responses to federal, provincial, and state income tax audits
Tax Reporting - Assist with the preparation of U.S. and Canadian tax provisions and tax disclosures for external financial statement purposes:
Prepare quarterly and annual tax accounting provisions under U.S. GAAP and assist in the tax reporting to our parent company under IFRS
Create templates, as necessary, to facilitate gathering of tax information from divisions
Reconciliation of income tax accounts
Ensure compliance with the organization’s internal controls in relation to tax and relevant accounting and tax policies
Other Tax Initiatives:
Assist with the preparation of responses to federal, provincial, and state income tax audits
Play a key role in the implementation of process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency in tax processes
Monitor applicable tax legislation to proactively assess and determine the impact of any proposals to the Company
Provide tax support and guidance to our internal stakeholders
Keep abreast of the latest tax developments and issues that impact the organization such as changes in legislation, court decisions, rulings, etc.
Prepare comprehensive memos detailing tax findings, implications, and recommendations
Must Haves
CPA designation
Minimum of 3 years tax experience specializing in corporate income tax in a public accounting firm or publicly traded company
In the process of completing or completion of CICA In-Depth Tax Course preferred
In-depth background in corporate/partnership tax compliance and tax accounting process and knowledge of financial reporting requirements
General US tax experience is an asset but not required
Knowledge of accounting standards relating to accounting for income taxes under US GAAP and IFRS
Experience in dealing with tax authorities and financial statement auditors
Self-starter with high attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to meet reporting deadlines
Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and straight forward manner
Great team player with the ability to anticipate and proactively resolve issues
Strong working knowledge of computerized accounting systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Tax Prep
Your Opportunity - Canada
We are proud to offer our employees what they value most:
Competitive compensation
Excellent extended medical, dental and vision benefits beginning day 1
RRSP program, contributions begins day 1
Career development programs
Paid Volunteer Hours
Paid parental leave
Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy and adoptions options
Wellness and mental health resources
Pet insurance offering
A culture based on our values of Passion, Integrity and Community
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We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Accordingly, we will accommodate the needs of all qualified applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
At Brookfield Properties, our success starts with our people. People like you. We develop, operate, and manage more than 800 properties and 350 million square feet of real estate across the globe. It’s a feat that wouldn’t be possible without our team, a diverse group of creative visionaries and innovative experts who are relentless in pursuit of one goal: to ensure our buildings don’t simply meet the needs of our tenants, residents, and communities — but exceed them, every day.