Director, Tax page is loaded## Director, Taxlocations: Toronto, ON, CANtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition id: R-7220You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential. Leads and manages the Canada branch income tax financial accounting, reporting and compliance functions, encompassing both local jurisdiction tax and corollary U.S. tax impacts. Additional tax oversight includes tax projections and management of tax managed services with external tax advisors. Collaborates with senior leadership and U.S. tax colleagues with regard to tax planning and the tax consequences of strategic decisions. Responsibilities extend to all direct and indirect taxes. This position reports directly to the CNA Canada CFO and indirectly to U.S. tax leadership.**JOB DESCRIPTION:**Key ResponsibilitiesPerforms a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:• Responsible for, and manages, corporate tax compliance. Directs and reviews the work of external advisors in this regard. Also manages external audits with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and local provincial taxing authorities.• Accountable for, and manages, tax accounting and reporting on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis for both local P&C 2 and U.S. GAAP. Directs the work and coordinates with the external advisors and integrates processes with local finance team and U.S. tax colleagues, with an eye on streamlining operations and enhancing controls in this regard.• Manages external financial statement audit processes related to tax reporting.• Directs all aspects of tax related projects including project scope, approach, methodology and timing to ensure the corporate and tax compliance objectives of the organization are met.• Works with the U.S. tax team to address the tax aspects of strategic initiatives and decisions and influences the strategic direction of the Company.• Act as the tax liaison point for internal operational business professionals and external tax advisors to ensure overall alignment between goals and strategies.• Oversee analysis and research of tax technical issues and the consideration of both Canadian and U.S. tax implications on financial statements, reporting and compliance. Presents interpretations of findings to leadership and U.S. tax colleagues and makes recommendations as needed.• Responsible for staying up to date on trends and developments within area of insurance tax as well as the insurance industry as it relates to tax. Provides insight and guidance throughout the organization as a tax technical expert.• Acts as a key leader within the Finance function and interacts closely with the other Finance leaders and teams.• Engages in and/or leads wider cross-functional and cross-discipline projects and initiatives.• May engage in other duties as assigned Skills, Knowledge & Abilities• Significant insurance tax experience.• Knowledge of taxing policies and principles in Canada and a working knowledge of U.S. corporate tax principles, including U.S. GAAP tax accounting standards (ASC 740) is preferred.• Knowledge of Canada direct and indirect taxation and of associated compliance needs.• Senior level knowledge of Canada corporate taxation and tax accounting principles, including deferred taxation.• Experience of financial ledger systems utilized for tax accounting.• Working experience of tax processes and controls, SOX implementation and review.• Exhibits a process improvement mentality, providing process and technology based solutions to increase executional efficiencies.• Excellent communication and storytelling skills and track record of building collaborative relationships with external tax advisors, operational business professionals, and senior leadership, including senior tax leadership teams.• Ability to lead and influence others within a leadership environment.• Ability to play a lead role in projects and initiatives undertaking all necessary tax analysis, coordinating with external tax advisors as appropriate.• Ability to achieve results by taking a proactive long-term view of business goals and objectives. Education & Experience• CPA with minimum of 10 years experience in corporate tax including accounting for income taxes.• Insurance industry tax experience required.• Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting. Advanced/post-graduate degree preferred.• Detailed knowledge of direct and indirect taxation.At CNA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process or upon hire, please inform Human Resources. If a selected applicant requests accommodation during the recruitment process, CNA will consult with the applicant in order to provide suitable accommodation that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading insurance firm in Toronto is seeking a Director of Tax to oversee their income tax functions, ensuring compliance with Canadian and U.S. tax regulations. The role requires significant tax experience, particularly in the insurance industry, and involves managing corporate tax compliance, directing external audits, and providing strategic insights to senior leadership. Candidates should have a CPA and at least 10 years of corporate tax experience. This position offers a full-time role within a collaborative environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Take charge of corporate tax operations as a Director of Tax overseeing compliance and reporting. Lead strategic initiatives while ensuring alignment between Canadian and U.S. tax regulations for a strong operational impact. In this senior role, you'll be responsible for corporate tax compliance and financial reporting, integrating processes with local and U.S. teams. You'll manage external interactions with tax advisors and address critical tax-related projects, ensuring compliance objectives are met while guiding corporate financial strategies. Your insights will provide vital direction in tax technical issues affecting the organization. Key Responsibilities: • Oversee corporate tax compliance and external audits • Direct tax accounting and financial reporting processes • Collaborate on strategic tax initiatives and impacts • Analyze tax issues and present interpretations to leadership • Engage in cross-functional tax-related projects Requirements: • CPA with at least 10 years in corporate tax roles • Significant experience in insurance industry taxation • Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting required • Deep understanding of direct and indirect tax compliance • Proven ability to lead and influence stakeholders Utilize your advanced taxation knowledge to enhance compliance and influence the overall strategy, supporting leadership teams across diverse initiatives. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading insurance firm in Toronto is seeking a Director of Tax to oversee their income tax functions, ensuring compliance with Canadian and U.S. tax regulations. The role requires significant tax experience, particularly in the insurance industry, and involves managing corporate tax compliance, directing external audits, and providing strategic insights to senior leadership. Candidates should have a CPA and at least 10 years of corporate tax experience. This position offers a full-time role within a collaborative environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading insurance company in Toronto is seeking an Underwriting Specialist. This role involves managing a complex book of business, analyzing underwriting risks, and maintaining broker relationships. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, at least 8 years of underwriting experience, and strong communication and analytical skills. Competitive compensation and support for professional development offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Underwriter, Marine page is loaded## Senior Underwriter, Marinelocations:
Vancouver, BC, CANtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted 4 Days Agojob requisition id:
R-7276You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential. Under technical direction, responsible for underwriting risks in a book of business within Marine. Works within specific limits of authority on assignments requiring significant technical complexity and coordination. Utilizes underwriting policies and guidelines, rating manual rules and insurance laws and regulations.**JOB DESCRIPTION:**Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines.
• Reviews applications and financial requirements for risks requiring complex underwriting skills.• Determines acceptability of risk in accordance with company guidelines and standards. Also, determines the need for additional evidence of insurability and appropriate strategy.
• Determines appropriate pricing based on financial and competitive analysis in line with compliance requirements.
• Prepares quotes and answers questions from Brokers, policyholders or other external contacts and escalates issues to management along with proposed solutions as necessary. Negotiates with brokers to reach positive and profitable outcomes.
• Notifies brokers of adverse underwriting decisions, rate changes, underwriting requirements, status and declinations.
• Analyzes quality, quantity, and profitability of risks underwritten and prepares reports for management review.
• Markets products and services through the brokerage community and makes field visits. Develops and maintains broker relationships.
• May provide guidance and assistance to other underwriters and to other functional areas, particularly when related to cross-sell opportunities.
• Keeps current on provincial and federal issues and regulations, industry activity and trends and freely shares information with others.
• Utilizes advanced functionality in relevant CNA systems to perform day-to-day activities.
• Works with more specialists or management on risks exceeding authority level or requiring special handling.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
• Advanced knowledge of underwriting and insurance industry theories and practices.
• Demonstrated high level of technical expertise and product specific knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and to make critical business decisions effectively.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite as well as other business-related software.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
Education and Experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Professional designations preferred.
• Typically a minimum five years of commercial marine underwriting experience.Our Total Rewards philosophy reflects our commitment to building a high-performing, inclusive culture where every team member is empowered to grow, contribute, and thrive. We value the unique strengths and perspectives each individual brings to our business, our clients, and our communities. The base salary range for this position is $90,000 to $120,000, complemented by a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees – and their family members – achieve their physical, financial, emotional, and social wellbeing goals. Base salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. Please note that this posting is for an existing vacancy.At CNA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process or upon hire, please inform Human Resources. If a selected applicant requests accommodation during the recruitment process, CNA will consult with the applicant in order to provide suitable accommodation that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs.
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Director, Tax page is loaded## Director, Taxlocations:
Toronto, ON, CANtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition id:
R-7220You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential. Leads and manages the Canada branch income tax financial accounting, reporting and compliance functions, encompassing both local jurisdiction tax and corollary U.S. tax impacts. Additional tax oversight includes tax projections and management of tax managed services with external tax advisors. Collaborates with senior leadership and U.S. tax colleagues with regard to tax planning and the tax consequences of strategic decisions. Responsibilities extend to all direct and indirect taxes. This position reports directly to the CNA Canada CFO and indirectly to U.S. tax leadership.**JOB DESCRIPTION:**Key ResponsibilitiesPerforms a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:• Responsible for, and manages, corporate tax compliance. Directs and reviews the work of external advisors in this regard. Also manages external audits with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and local provincial taxing authorities.• Accountable for, and manages, tax accounting and reporting on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis for both local P&C 2 and U.S. GAAP. Directs the work and coordinates with the external advisors and integrates processes with local finance team and U.S. tax colleagues, with an eye on streamlining operations and enhancing controls in this regard.• Manages external financial statement audit processes related to tax reporting.• Directs all aspects of tax related projects including project scope, approach, methodology and timing to ensure the corporate and tax compliance objectives of the organization are met.• Works with the U.S. tax team to address the tax aspects of strategic initiatives and decisions and influences the strategic direction of the Company.• Act as the tax liaison point for internal operational business professionals and external tax advisors to ensure overall alignment between goals and strategies.• Oversee analysis and research of tax technical issues and the consideration of both Canadian and U.S. tax implications on financial statements, reporting and compliance. Presents interpretations of findings to leadership and U.S. tax colleagues and makes recommendations as needed.• Responsible for staying up to date on trends and developments within area of insurance tax as well as the insurance industry as it relates to tax. Provides insight and guidance throughout the organization as a tax technical expert.• Acts as a key leader within the Finance function and interacts closely with the other Finance leaders and teams.• Engages in and/or leads wider cross-functional and cross-discipline projects and initiatives.• May engage in other duties as assigned Skills, Knowledge & Abilities• Significant insurance tax experience.• Knowledge of taxing policies and principles in Canada and a working knowledge of U.S. corporate tax principles, including U.S. GAAP tax accounting standards (ASC 740) is preferred.• Knowledge of Canada direct and indirect taxation and of associated compliance needs.• Senior level knowledge of Canada corporate taxation and tax accounting principles, including deferred taxation.• Experience of financial ledger systems utilized for tax accounting.• Working experience of tax processes and controls, SOX implementation and review.• Exhibits a process improvement mentality, providing process and technology based solutions to increase executional efficiencies.• Excellent communication and storytelling skills and track record of building collaborative relationships with external tax advisors, operational business professionals, and senior leadership, including senior tax leadership teams.• Ability to lead and influence others within a leadership environment.• Ability to play a lead role in projects and initiatives undertaking all necessary tax analysis, coordinating with external tax advisors as appropriate.• Ability to achieve results by taking a proactive long-term view of business goals and objectives. Education & Experience• CPA with minimum of 10 years experience in corporate tax including accounting for income taxes.• Insurance industry tax experience required.• Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting. Advanced/post-graduate degree preferred.• Detailed knowledge of direct and indirect taxation.At CNA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process or upon hire, please inform Human Resources. If a selected applicant requests accommodation during the recruitment process, CNA will consult with the applicant in order to provide suitable accommodation that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs.
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Underwriting Specialist, National Accounts Property page is loaded## Underwriting Specialist, National Accounts Propertylocations:
Toronto, ON, CANtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
R-6432You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential. Individual contributor responsible for the overall management, business development, analysis and monitoring of a highly complex book of business within National Accounts Property (Engineered Property). Recognized as a technical expert in an underwriting specialty. Under general management direction, works within broad limits of authority on assignments requiring a high degree of technical complexity and coordination. May have regional, industry segment or company-wide scope.**JOB DESCRIPTION:**Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines.
• Works on highly complex underwriting risks within National Accounts Property (Engineered Property) employing diagnostic and systematic analysis to assess acceptability. Develops specialized endorsement language for highly complex risk.
• Determines appropriate pricing of complex risks for assigned book of business based on financial and competitive analysis in line with compliance requirements and with little oversight needed from superiors.
• Makes recommendations on underwriting policy and pricing strategy.
• Analyzes quality, quantity, and profitability of highly complex risks underwritten; prepares and presents reports to management.
• Markets products and services through through the brokerage community and makes field visits.
• Develops and maintains broker relationships with large producers within the assigned territory to reach positive and profitable outcomes on complex, high-risk business.
• Keeps current on provincial/territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends. May participate in industry trade groups.
• Mentors and guides less experienced underwriters and assists in the development of underwriting training.
• Utilizes advanced functionality in relevant CNA systems to perform day-to-day activities.
• Responsible for special underwriting projects and presentations.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
• Advanced technical expertise, underwriting skill and high level of knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices and procedures.
• Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners.
• Advanced analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and issues.
• Creativity in resolving unique and challenging business problems.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
Education and Experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Professional designations preferred.
• Typically a minimum eight to ten years underwriting experience.At CNA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process or upon hire, please inform Human Resources. If a selected applicant requests accommodation during the recruitment process, CNA will consult with the applicant in order to provide suitable accommodation that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs.
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Take charge of corporate tax operations as a Director of Tax overseeing compliance and reporting. Lead strategic initiatives while ensuring alignment between Canadian and U.S. tax regulations for a strong operational impact.
In this senior role, you'll be responsible for corporate tax compliance and financial reporting, integrating processes with local and U.S. teams. You'll manage external interactions with tax advisors and address critical tax-related projects, ensuring compliance objectives are met while guiding corporate financial strategies. Your insights will provide vital direction in tax technical issues affecting the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee corporate tax compliance and external audits
• Direct tax accounting and financial reporting processes
• Collaborate on strategic tax initiatives and impacts
• Analyze tax issues and present interpretations to leadership
• Engage in cross-functional tax-related projects
Requirements:
• CPA with at least 10 years in corporate tax roles
• Significant experience in insurance industry taxation
• Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting required
• Deep understanding of direct and indirect tax compliance
• Proven ability to lead and influence stakeholders
Utilize your advanced taxation knowledge to enhance compliance and influence the overall strategy, supporting leadership teams across diverse initiatives.
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A leading insurance firm is seeking an Underwriting Specialist in Toronto, ON. This full-time position involves overseeing and analyzing complex underwriting risks, developing broker relationships, and mentoring junior underwriters. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and ideally eight to ten years of underwriting experience. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $115,000 to $140,000, coupled with a comprehensive benefits package. #J-18808-Ljbffr
