TD Bank
Job title:
Head of Indirect Tax
Company
TD Bank
Job description
Company Overview
Our Values
At TD we’re guided by our purpose is to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues, and share a set of values that shape our culture and guide our behavior. In exchange for how our colleagues show up to help TD succeed, we are committed to delivering a colleague experience grounded in Impact, Growth and a Culture of Care. No matter where you work across TD, we empower you to make an impact at work and in your community, explore and grow your career and be part of our caring and inclusive culture.
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A supportive culture that promotes colleague well-being is core to who we are. At TD, we focus on total well-being with extensive programs to help colleagues assess, manage, and improve their well-being across four core pillars – physical, financial, social and mental/emotional. In addition, we champion a safe and inclusive work environment so colleagues feel a sense of belonging and feel supported in their personal and professional growth. Through our focus on well-being, we know that we can help our colleagues thrive, contribute to our culture of care, and support better business outcomes, because when colleagues feel their best, they’re more likely to do their best.
Our Total Rewards Package
Our Total Rewards package reflects the investment we make in our colleagues to help them, and their families achieve their well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits including medical, dental, vision & mental health coverage, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs.
How We Work
At TD, we believe in-person connections fuel collaboration and collective creativity. Our workplace experience empowers colleagues to do great work side-by-side at TD locations, while offering flexibility to work remotely where it makes sense for the work and team. Our teams work in one of three workplace models: Hybrid, Onsite and Primarily Remote. Wherever our colleagues are working, they’ll always have access to the TD community and experience our culture of care.
Who We Are
TD is one of the world’s leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches. Every day, we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues.
TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether you’ve got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we’re here to support you towards your goals. As an organization, we keep growing – and so will you.
Department Overview
Taxation is responsible for developing and delivering corporate direct and indirect tax services on an enterprise-wide basis for TD Bank Financial Group (TD).
Job Requirements
- An undergraduate degree, preferably in accounting, business or finance
- Completion of CPA In-Depth GST/HST course
- A minimum of 8 years of commodity tax experience. Experience working with banks, trust companies, investment dealers, asset management companies, insurance companies or leasing companies would be an asset
Hours
37.5
Job Details
The Head of Indirect Tax is responsible for leading the Canadian indirect tax function at TD. In particular, the individual will oversee all planning and tax technical functions with respect to federal goods & services tax (GST), harmonized sales tax (HST), and provincial sales tax (for the three non-harmonized provinces) for the Bank and its subsidiaries.
- Review and ensure the accurate and timely completion of the annual GST return and quarterly installment payments for the Bank and its subsidiaries
- Provide oversight of the input tax credit (ITC) allocation methodology and ITC rates
- Coordinate the preparation of and the review the GST returns for the Bank’s largest domestic subsidiaries
- Assist in the development of new/enhanced commodity tax reporting systems/policies, procedures and controls to continuously improve compliance requirements
- Act as a commodity tax subject matter expert by providing advice and counsel to the business units on commodity tax implications of new products and services to ensure that the Bank and its subsidiaries meet their compliance obligations
- Build relationships with the business units in order to better understand business issues and proactively identify opportunities for tax savings and recoveries
- Assist in reviewing proposed intercompany transactions and transactions with external suppliers to ensure the transactions comply with applicable tax laws
- Work with outside counsel to conduct research and prepare detailed technical analysis, supported by statute and precedents, to defend the Bank’s tax positions
- Manage all tax audits
- Assist senior Tax Department leadership in influencing federal and provincial government policies on sales tax matters by actively participating in industry sponsored initiatives such as those sponsored by the Canadian Bankers Association, Investment Funds Institute of Canada and Tax Executives Institute
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of GST, HST and PST legislation, jurisprudence and government assessing practices to understand the potential impact to the Bank’s operations and to proactively communicate these changes to the business units through email correspondence, one-on-one discussions or group meetings/presentations
- Provide tax technical training to finance staff to increase their knowledge base in order to enhance the commodity tax compliance process
- Manage and develop junior staff
Workplace Model
Hybrid
Inclusiveness
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At TD, we’re committed to fostering an environment where all colleagues are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work, experience equitable opportunities, and feel respected and supported. We’re dedicated to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of the customers and the communities in which we live and serve.
Accommodation
Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you’d like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.
How We’re Helping Make an Impact in Communities
TD has a long-standing commitment to help drive progress towards a more inclusive and sustainable future. That’s why we launched the TD Ready Commitment in 2018, now a multi-year North American initiative. Under the TD Ready Commitment, we are targeting a total of $1 billion by 2030 in community giving four key, interconnected drivers of change: Financial Security, Vibrant Planet, Connected Communities, and Better Health. It’s our goal to help support change, nurture progress, and contribute to making the world a better, more inclusive place for our customers, colleagues, and communities.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Additional Information
Please note internally this role is formally titled “Senior Group Manager, Specialized Finance”
Business Line
Corporate
Job Category – Primary
Finance / Accounting
Job Category(s)
Finance / Accounting
Job Family
Finance
Time Type
Full Time
Employment Type
Regular
Pay Details
We’re committed to providing fair and equitable compensation to all our colleagues. As a candidate, we encourage you to have an open dialogue with your recruiter and ask compensation related questions, including pay details for this role.
Careers Web Site Cities
Canada-Ontario-Toronto
Expected salary
Location
Toronto, ON
Job date
Sat, 27 Jan 2024 01:48:08 GMT
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