Director, Global Tax

Sun Life

Director of Global Tax overseeing GMT compliance and planning initiatives at Sun Life. Leading team to ensure adherence to international tax regulations and managing tax forecasts.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaLead💰 CA$125,000 - CA$195,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in OECD Global Minimum Tax rules and Canada’s Global Minimum Tax Act, with a strong focus on tax compliance, financial reporting under IFRS, and project management. Proven ability to synthesize tax legislation with business facts to provide actionable advice and manage tax professionals effectively.

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OECD Global Minimum Tax RulesCanada’s Global Minimum Tax ActTax Accounting/Financial Reporting Under IFRSCPA DesignationProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Tax ResearchTax AnalysisTax ComplianceProcess ImprovementForecasting ModelsData CoordinationDocumentation ManagementLegislative MonitoringActionable Tax AdviceTax Provision Process

Soft Skills

Excellent Oral CommunicationExcellent Written Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA DesignationMTax ProgramCPA Canada In Depth Tax Course

Industry Keywords

Multinational CorporationMajor Accounting FirmAsset ManagementInsurance BusinessGMT Compliance Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure GMT compliance policies align with OECD regulations and Canada’s Global Minimum Tax Act
Assess Sun Life's exposure to GMT tax obligations across jurisdictions
Coordinate with business units for necessary data
Perform tax research and analyses on GMT issues
Provide guidance and training on GMT requirements
Manage documentation for audit purposes
Monitor legislative updates and assess impacts
Manage GMT quarterly provision process and forecasting models
Manage and develop tax professionals on the GMT team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 8 years of progressive tax experience in a large multinational corporation and/or major accounting firm
CPA designation required; completion of a MTax program or CPA Canada In Depth Tax Course is strongly preferred
Technical knowledge of OECD Global Minimum Tax rules and Canada’s Global Minimum Tax Act
Understanding of the asset management and insurance business is an asset
Ability to synthesize tax legislation with business facts to provide actionable advice
Strong proficiency in tax accounting/financial reporting under IFRS
Proven experience implementing process improvements and leveraging technology
Strong project management skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development