Tax Quality & Risk Specialist
- Permanent
Job Type: Permanent
Work Model: Hybrid
Reference code: 131889
Primary Location: Toronto, ON
All Available Locations: Toronto, ON
Our Purpose
At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters. We exist to inspire and help our people, organizations, communities, and countries to thrive by building a better future. Our work underpins a prosperous society where people can find meaning and opportunity. It builds consumer and business confidence, empowers organizations to find imaginative ways of deploying capital, enables fair, trusted, and functioning social and economic institutions, and allows our friends, families, and communities to enjoy the quality of life that comes with a sustainable future. And as the largest 100% Canadian-owned and operated professional services firm in our country, we are proud to work alongside our clients to make a positive impact for all Canadians.
By living our Purpose, we will make an impact that matters.
- Have many careers in one Firm.
- Enjoy flexible, proactive, and practical benefits that foster a culture of well-being and connectedness.
- Learn from deep subject matter experts through mentoring and on the job coaching
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What will your typical day look like?
You will assist regional and national leaders in achieving their Tax & Legal Quality & Risk (TQR) objectives. You will contribute to the TQR team by helping with the various initiatives and programs designed to support the Tax Practice:
This includes:
- Tax Practice Compliance and Quality Reviews: collaborating with the TQR team members on the planning and execution of the compliance and quality review programs, including (i) selecting tax engagements for testing, (ii) enhancing the technologies used to perform the testing, (iii) reviewing the files for compliance with the different pillars of risk management, (iv) supporting tax technical subject matter specialists in reviewing the deliverables from a qualitative (accuracy) standpoint, (v) issuing reports to the Tax partners and Tax leadership with the findings and proposed recommendations for improvement, and (vi) developing dedicated annual risk training to enhance the Tax practice’s understanding of risk policies and procedures.
- Tax Contracting: supporting the TQR Partner & Director with the review of standard and non-standard Tax contracts and the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) with contracts that cover multiple lines of service. This also includes the review of non-disclosure agreements and inter-firm understandings as between different Deloitte Member Firms.
- Tax Practice Consultations: answering questions from the Tax practice received through the consultation inbox and developing quick reference guides for the Tax practice on the most commonly encountered risk queries. This includes supporting Tax teams in navigating potential conflicts of interest when Deloitte teams are on different sides of a transaction and developing risk mitigation strategies when third parties are involved on Tax engagements.
About the team
Jump in and propel your career as a member of the TQR team, an energetic and collaborative group that helps the Firm’s national Tax & Legal Practice. Our work includes providing specialized support to partners and staff in the areas of risk, contracting, management and compliance.
We are trusted advisors and business partners who play a critical role in helping Deloitte Canada achieve its purpose and make an impact that matters.
Enough about us, let’s talk about you
Do you see yourself in the following description? If so, you could be the specialist we are looking for!
- Prior history of delivering services to clients as a tax professional (legal and/or accounting designation(s) preferred)
- Strong analytical skills and understanding of the market practices for Tax professionals in Canada
- Ability to work calmly under pressure and to clearly communicate the risk rationale so that Tax professionals can make educated decisions in mitigating risk for Deloitte while still growing the business in new and interesting ways
- Technologically inclined (ability to easily navigate into our tax technology)
- Quick study
- Strong multitasker
- Project management skills
- Collaboration skills and capacity to work effectively with the various teams and practitioners
- Due to the nature of the role having interactions with National & Global clients, bilingualism in French and English is an asset.
Total Rewards
The salary range for this position is $58,000 - $96,000, and individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program. Deloitte is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels. Our approach is grounded on recognizing people's unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver.
Our Total Rewards Package extends well beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth. Along with a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people-first organization. On top of our regular paid vacation days, some examples include: $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits, a $1,300 flexible benefit spending account, firm-wide closures known as "Deloitte Days", dedicated days of for learning (known as Development and Innovation Days), flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.
Our promise to our people: Deloitte is where potential comes to life.
Be yourself, and more.
We are a group of talented people who want to learn, gain experience, and develop skills. Wherever you are in your career, we want you to advance.
You shape how we make impact.
Diverse perspectives and life experiences make us better. Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, we want you to feel like you belong here. We provide flexible working options to support you and how you can contribute.
Be the leader you want to be
Some guide teams, some change culture, some build essential expertise. We offer opportunities and experiences that support your continuing growth as a leader.
Have as many careers as you want.
We are uniquely able to offer you new challenges and roles – and prepare you for them. We bring together people with unique experiences and talents, and we are the place to develop a lasting network of friends, peers, and mentors.
The next step is yours
At Deloitte, we are all about doing business inclusively – that starts with having diverse colleagues of all abilities. Deloitte encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, candidates from Indigenous communities, and candidates from the Black community in support of living our values, creating a culture of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and our commitment to our AccessAbility Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and the BlackNorth Initiative.
We encourage you to connect with us at accessiblecareers@deloitte.ca if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations) or indigenouscareers@deloitte.ca for any questions relating to careers for Indigenous peoples at Deloitte (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).
When you apply, we will review your application using Deloitte's Global Talent Standards to ensure a consistent recruitment experience. Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.
Deloitte Canada has 20 offices with representation across most of the country. We acknowledge that Deloitte offices stand on traditional, treaty, and unceded territories in what is now known as Canada. We recognize that Indigenous Peoples have been the caretakers of this land since time immemorial, nurturing its resources and preserving its natural beauty. We acknowledge this land is still home to many First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, who continue to maintain their deep connection to the land and its sacred teachings. We humbly acknowledge that we are all Treaty people, and we commit to fostering a relationship of respect, collaboration, and stewardship with Indigenous communities in our shared goal of reconciliation and environmental sustainability.
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