Director, Enterprise Tax at Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Finance, Pension FundsIndustries

Requirements

Senior leadership experience in enterprise tax, capable of setting strategy and execution plans for global tax functions
Expertise in corporate tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions (over 10 countries), including corporate income tax, VAT/GST, employment tax, pension tax, withholding tax, and transfer pricing
Strong knowledge of global tax developments, evolving legislation, and international tax impacting pension plans
Proven ability to build, mentor, and retain high-performing global tax teams with technical, operational, and leadership skills
Experience leading tax planning initiatives (e.g., entity rationalization, international offices)
Proficiency in leveraging technology (e.g., ERP, tax engines, workflow automation) for tax compliance processes
Skills in managing tax disputes, audits, and interactions with tax authorities, auditors, and external counsel
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional leaders (Corporate Affairs, People and Culture, Finance) and external partners

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Managing Director, Taxation to shape and implement global tax compliance and dispute management strategy
Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing global tax team, overseeing budgeting, resourcing, and performance management
Lead enterprise-wide tax planning initiatives, such as entity rationalization and international offices
Champion ethical compliance, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing across the organization
Monitor and interpret global tax developments, assess regulatory impacts, and provide recommendations to leadership
Assume accountability for compliance with all direct and indirect tax obligations across jurisdictions, including preparation, review, and filing of returns
Oversee design, implementation, and improvement of tax compliance processes, including quality assurance and documentation
Proactively manage tax impacts from new business initiatives or regulatory changes, coordinating with finance, HR, legal, and operations
Represent the organization in interactions with tax authorities, auditors, and regulators during audits, reviews, and investigations
Develop protocols for audit readiness, dispute management, and resolution, including post-mortems for process improvements
Manage relationships with external advisors, tax authorities, and peer networks

Skills

Tax Strategy

Tax Compliance

Tax Dispute Management

Global Taxation

Corporate Tax

Pension Tax

Employment Tax

Regulatory Monitoring

Tax Legislation

Team Leadership

Budgeting

Performance Management

Entity Rationalization

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan

Global investment management for pension funds

About Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan manages a large investment portfolio with $241.6 billion in assets, aiming to grow to $300 billion by 2030. The organization invests in a diverse range of sectors, including agriculture and artificial intelligence, to ensure retirement security for 333,000 teachers in Ontario. Their investment strategy goes beyond just financial returns; they focus on enhancing sustainability in their portfolio companies and seek to create a positive impact on the businesses they invest in and the broader community. This commitment to responsible investing sets them apart from other pension funds, as they prioritize both profitability and a better future.

Toronto, CanadaHeadquarters

1989Year Founded

$15,381MTotal Funding

N/ACompany Stage

AI & Machine Learning, Financial ServicesIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Professional Development Budget

Employee Discounts

Risks

Healthcare investments may face regulatory and market challenges.

Space exploration investments are subject to technological and regulatory uncertainties.

Nordic expansion exposes the plan to geopolitical and economic risks.

Differentiation

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan manages $241.6 billion in assets globally.

The plan focuses on sustainable and profitable investments for long-term growth.

It has a diverse portfolio, including agriculture, AI, and healthcare.

Upsides

Recent investments in healthcare show strategic growth in a vital sector.

The Fleet Space investment aligns with global sustainability and innovation goals.

Acquisition of Max Matthiessen expands influence in European financial services.

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