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Senior Financial Analyst - Tax Location: Remote, Ontario Empire Life is looking to hire a Senior Financial Analyst to join our Tax team! Our mission - Provide expertise and intelligent solutions to help Canadians navigate life with confidence. Play an integral role - this is an opportunity that allows for you to grow your skills, while directly contributing to the business unit you are a part of. perform fund and account level reconciliations tax planning and project support for segregated fund initiatives -Review and identify areas of improvement in policies and procedures to ensure they are consistent and compliant with tax legislation, regulatory requirements and industry practices. -Act as a subject matter expert for the annual year-end tax process and support tax-related system changes -Act as a technical escalation point for situations relating to taxation issues to ensure compliance through accurate and timely reporting to regulatory bodies -Provide technical and research support to ensure Empire Life is compliant with federal, provincial, local and applicable foreign and domestic tax laws and regulations -Collaborate with other business units and departments on special project work and participate in departmental projects as required. -Lead, and/or oversee in departmental projects -Propose, review and develop efficiencies and improvements to current practices in the tax department -Ensure compliance with internal control policies 3+ years of experience with Canadian tax. (Exposure to the insurance and/or investment fund taxation industry is an asset.) ~ Completion of a university degree with courses in accounting, finance, taxation, audit, management and business administration ~ Strong proficiency with Excel ~ Knowledge of Canadian corporate tax legislation and experience conducting tax research. ~ Knowledge of insurance and wealth products is an asset. ~ Ability to work and drive desired outcomes with minimal supervision and oversight ~ Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, an asset. ~ FLMI designation is an asset ~ If you are applying for a position which is open to applicants across Canada, unless otherwise indicated in the position, language proficiency in English is required for communicating with customers, advisors, or employees across Canada. For permanent full-time positions, Empire Life offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes: Competitive salaries with annual pay increases Annual bonus program, which recognizes both strong company performance and individual contributions, for non sales positions A comprehensive employer-funded benefits package starting from day one of employment, that includes life insurance, disability, health and dental and a generous health account Flexible work arrangements and an annual allotment of personal health days. Four weeks annual vacation from hire date A defined contribution pension plan with generous employer matching Top up programs for parental leave and compassionate leave We celebrate diversity, are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and welcome everyone to participate in our application process. Applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age. Empire Life welcomes applications from people with disabilities and disabled people. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the screening and selection process.