Manager, International Tax

Location

Brookfield Place - 181 Bay Street

Business - Real Estate

Brookfield Real Estate Group is one of Brookfield’s primary operating groups. The Real Estate Group is one of the world's largest investors in real estate, with a global portfolio that includes office, retail, multifamily, logistics, hospitality and alternative real estate assets on five continents. The Group owns and operates approximately $268 billion of assets representing the most iconic properties in the world’s most dynamic markets. We seek to generate value by leveraging our operating expertise and focusing on our core real estate capabilities of leasing, financing, development, design and construction as well as property and facilities management. For more information, visit https://www.brookfield.com/our-businesses/real-estate.

Brookfield Culture

Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture.  We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader:  Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined.  Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.

Job Description

Reporting to the Director, the Manager will provide all aspects of Canadian international tax support to the Brookfield Property Group (BPG). 

Responsibilities

• Assist with government tax audits relating to international tax queries; this may include tax research, drafting complex and in-depth responses, and communicating directly with Canada Revenue Agency audit team members
   
• Assist with the international tax components of the quarterly tax provision and financial statement audits
   
• Collaborate with internal departments (legal, finance, and technology) and external service providers (accounting and law firms) in preparing T1134 information returns, T2 corporate income tax returns, and various tax elections. Responsibilities include providing information related to foreign affiliate transactions, and conducting a thorough review of a high volume of forms
   
• Collaborate with internal departments (legal, finance, and technology) and external service providers (accounting and law firms) to prepare surplus computations, ACB computations and excluded property analyses; this includes providing detailed information on past transactions and detailed review of the computations
   
• Analyze and document the Canadian tax implications of foreign affiliate transactions, including review of financial statements, legal documents, cash management considerations, and detailed steps plans
   
• Provide timely responses to regular ad hoc questions and requests from various internal and external teams related to international tax
   
• Participate in special projects relating to tax technology and automation
   
• Stay current with changing tax laws that may impact BPG transactions and structures
   

​Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of international tax specialization in a large corporation, major accounting firm or law firm
   
• Proficient knowledge of Canadian Foreign Affiliate rules (FAPI, recharacterization provisions, surplus regime, ACB and excluded property) and experience in reading and interpreting the Income Tax Act
   
• Completion of Chartered Professional Accountant, LLB or Master of Taxation is preferred
   
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to describe complex tax concepts to various non-tax audiences in a clear and concise manner
   
• Detail oriented with strong organization skills
   
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment
   
• Self-motivated and proactive with respect to managing workload and professional development
   
• Skilled in the use of excel

Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it.  Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment.

Brookfield is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Should you require a Human Rights Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.