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 $267 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 directly to the Vice President of Taxation in Toronto, the Director of Tax will provide Canadian international tax support.  This highly challenging role offers an excellent opportunity for career development and growth as a tax professional in a dynamic and challenging work environment.

Responsibilities:
The responsibilities for this position include the following:

• Analyze and model the Canadian tax implications of foreign affiliate transactions, including:

  • Draft and review steps plans;

  • Analyze foreign affiliate financial statements to assess the Canadian tax implications of proposed transactions;

  • Review legal agreements; and

  • Communicate Canadian tax considerations to stakeholders globally.

• Coordinate internal and external teams of professionals to ensure timely and accurate implementation of transactions.

• Work with accounting and compliance teams to ensure transactions are accurately documented and reported.

• Draft funds flow memos setting out the appropriate characterization of cash movements for day-to-day cash movements and larger transactions.

• Collaborate with professionals throughout the organization to ensure all internal mandated legal entity protocols are complied with.

• Stay current with changing tax laws that may impact the relevant transactions and structures.

• Assist with international tax compliance and reporting, including surplus & ACB computations, excluded property analysis, tax provisions and T1134 forms review.

• Communicate with government and financial statement auditors and respond to audit requests.

Requirements:

To qualify, the following minimum requirements should be met:

• 7-10 years of progressive Canadian tax experience with more than 5 years of outbound international tax specialization in a Big 4 public accounting firm, law firm and/or a large multinational Canadian company.

• Experience managing large and complex transactions.

• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to describe complex tax concepts to various non-tax audiences in a clear and concise manner.

• Self-motivated and proactive with respect to managing workload and professional development.

• Skilled in the use of excel for modelling.

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.