Manager - Tax Global Compliance Reporting Toronto jobs at Ey in Canada, Toronto

This role sits at the intersection of technology, people, and business. You’ll be helping clients modernize their HR operations with confidence, deep domain expertise, and a collaborative mindset.

Client Leadership & Strategy

• Act as a trusted advisor to HR leaders, helping shape transformation roadmaps aligned with business goals.
• Facilitate bilingual client workshops to translate strategic objectives into SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central solutions.
• Guide clients through decisions around process optimization, data governance, and HR architecture.

Implementation and Integration

• Lead the delivery of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central implementations across sectors and geographies.
• Oversee configuration, data migration, testing, and deployment activities.
• Ensure seamless integration with other HR systems and third-party applications.

Solution Ownership & Innovation

• Maintain ownership of solution integrity across configuration, integration, data strategy, and reporting.
• Introduce leading practices and innovations from the SAP ecosystem.
• Champion continuous improvement in system design, user experience, and analytics.

Program Delivery & Coordination

• Drive coordination across cross-functional teams to align delivery with organizational goals.
• Manage project timelines, risks, and stakeholder communications.

People Leadership

• Lead and mentor delivery teams across onshore/offshore models.
• Foster growth and accountability through coaching and knowledge-sharing.

Change Enablement & Adoption

• Collaborate with change management teams to ensure successful adoption.
• Lead co-creation sessions to design user-centric solutions.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong understanding of HR processes and best practices.
• Deep expertise in SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central.
• Experience in leading and mentoring teams.
• Proficiency in data migration, system configuration, and integration.
• Excellent project management and problem-solving skills.
• Bilingual fluency in French and English (spoken and written).

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, HR, or Business Administration.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in HR technology consulting, with a focus on SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central.
• Proven ability to lead end-to-end implementations.
• Strong executive presence and facilitation skills.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams in complex environments.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central certification.
• Experience with other SAP SuccessFactors modules (Compensation, Talent, Learning, Recruiting).
• Familiarity with SAP HCM or WorkForce Software.

What we look for

• You lead with curiosity, structure, and confidence—even when the path isn’t clear.
• Clients ask for you by name.
• Your teams grow stronger under your leadership.
• You elevate delivery by connecting business strategy with tech decisions—and telling that story well.

As a Manager or Senior Consultant, you’ll play a hands-on role in designing, configuring, and deploying onboarding solutions while guiding clients through transformation with confidence and empathy.

Client Engagement & Strategy

• Partner with HR and Talent Acquisition leaders to shape onboarding strategies aligned with business goals.
• Facilitate workshops to translate onboarding vision into SAP SuccessFactors capabilities.
• Advise clients on onboarding best practices, compliance, and experience design.

Solution Design & Implementation

• Lead the configuration and deployment of SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding, including integration with Recruiting and Employee Central.
• Design onboarding workflows, forms, and experiences tailored to client needs.
• Ensure seamless integration with third-party systems (e.g., background checks, provisioning tools).

Experience & Innovation

• Apply design thinking to create onboarding journeys that are intuitive, engaging, and inclusive.
• Introduce innovations such as mobile onboarding, preboarding portals, and personalized content.
• Continuously improve onboarding processes through analytics and feedback.

Project Delivery

• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation and adoption.
• Support testing, training, and change enablement activities.

Team Collaboration

• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to knowledge sharing within the SAP COI and HR tech team.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong understanding of onboarding processes and employee lifecycle.
• Hands-on experience with SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding and related modules.
• Ability to manage client relationships and lead workshops.
• Proficiency in system configuration, data migration, and integration.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Business, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in HR technology consulting, with a focus on SAP SuccessFactors.
• Proven experience implementing SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding.
• SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding certification (preferred).
• Experience working with global clients and distributed teams.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Certifications in SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting and Employee Central.
• Experience with onboarding analytics and experience platforms.
• Exposure to compliance and regulatory onboarding requirements.

What we look for

• You bring empathy, structure, and creativity to onboarding design.
• You elevate onboarding from a process to an experience.
• You build trust with clients and teams through clarity, confidence, and delivery excellence.
• You connect onboarding to broader talent and business strategies—and tell that story well.

In this role, you will be responsible for team handling on large projects encompassing the entire gamut of SOX from conceptualization to crafting to implementation of the entire SOX program including documentation and control testing, evaluating internal controls, reliability of financial reporting, compliance with applicable laws and regulations and effectiveness and efficiency of operations including cost management. This should be a SOX framework implementer role.

Primary Responsibilities

You'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Your responsibility for this role includes but are not limited to:

• Responsible for execution of SOX, IFC Designing, walkthrough & Implementation, Business Process Review,
• Creation & mapping of Business Flow charts with RCM etc. (individually and as a team). To Perform risk
• assessment procedures, including identification of significant accounts & classes of transactions, mapping of business processes and provide comprehensive input to the development of a risk-based annual internal audit/SOX audit plan.
• Prepare SOX documentation such as process flowcharts, process narratives and risk and controls matrix.
• Design attributes, perform test of design and operating effectiveness of control so suggest improvements in the process by assessing risks and controls related to business imperatives, identify gaps, and assist in remediation.
• Plan, implement, coordinate, and execute all phases of SOX compliance, (to include leading walkthroughs and identifying/validating key controls, developing test procedures, executing, and documenting testing,and reporting results to Management). To Ensure clear, concise, actionable, and practical observations and recommendations, with a well-documented process for communication and resolution with clients on SOX deficiencies observed. Understand client(s) requirements, respond promptly to client requests and enquiries, and consistently meet client needs
• Support Managers/Senior Managers in the process of preparing audit plans, audit program, testing and reports Work with existing processes/systems whilst making constructive suggestions for improvements.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems. Able to read situations and modify behaviour to build quality relationships. Responsible for quality and timeliness of deliverables, including conclusions on control effectiveness and impact of control deficiencies.

To qualify, candidates must have:

• Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA (US) or ACCA (UK) with 3+ years of experience with a large Global
• Corporate Process, Risk and Control department and/or similar experience
• MBA degree is a plus
• 2 to 7 years of relevant experience in SOX/IFC Designing & Implementation (preferably from the
• Risk Advisory practice of a Big 4 or reputed Consulting firms, else exposure to SOX in Industry will also do)
• Experience in conducting risk assessment procedures pertaining to financial reporting, process flow mapping, design, and documentation of RACM, controls testing, evaluation of control deficiencies and remediation plans Should be able to understand complex business situations, risk, and controls in ERP environment, identify gaps and suggest leading practices along with solid understanding on PCAOB requirements and COSO framework
• Should be process oriented and have strong analytical skills Should understand financial statements under Indian/US GAAP Have knowledge and understanding of SOX Framework
• Should possess excellent communication and report writing skills Capability of dealing with big clients Ability to handle pressure and manage complex situations Consistently demonstrate teamwork dynamics by working as a team member: understand personal and team roles; contribute to a positive working environment by building solid relationships with team members; and proactively seek guidance, clarification and feedback. Strong working experience of Excel, Visio, Word and other MS Office applications.

Your key responsibilities

Work as a Java Developer to contribute in various streams of implementation in Banking projects:

• Collaborate with agile team members to achieve project and client goals
• Analyzing requirements and translating business requirements into designs
• coding, testing, debugging and documenting software applications
• Provide leadership and guidance to other technical professionals

Skills and attributes for success

• Excellent knowledge of Java supported by 2+ years of professional experience
• Familiar with Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate / JPA and Maven
• Hands on experience working with REST and SOAP web services
• Very good knowledge of SQL and one of database engines
• Excellent knowledge of Git
• Good English language verbal and written communication
• Experience working in international projects

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, Science, other Technical qualification
• 3+ years in a corporate IT environment in a similar positions
• Demonstrable experience of Java and frameworks commonly used in Java projects
• Strong communication skills
• 3+ years of Banking experience

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Knowledge of Kafka or RabbitMQ is an advantage
• Knowledge of Camunda Platform is an advantage
• Hands on experience working with microservices architecture
• Experience working with AWS or Azure cloud products and services
• Certificates proving certain skills: Java, Spring, SQL, AWS or Azure Cloud
• Experience in agile / scrum methodology

What we look for

• Strong Java developer
• Able to work on independently
• Willing to guide other team members
• Willingness to learn and expand technical skills working in international environment and Agile methodology

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across ten locations – Argentina, China, Hungary, India, the Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

In compliance with the requirements of the Whistleblower Protection Act, our company has established the Procedure for reporting breaches of law and undertaking appropriate follow-up actions.

Our team leverages a wide range of leading EPM platforms, including:

• Acterys
• Anaplan
• Board
• Microsoft Business Performance Planning
• OneStream
• Oracle EPM
• SAP SAC and Group Reporting
• Wolters Kluwer CCH Tagetik

Your key responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of financial planning and analysis (FP&A) operating models, as well as budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Gather and translate business requirements into effective FP&A process designs and financial models, ensuring alignment with technical specifications.
• Collaborate closely with technical consultants to support the technical design and build of EPM solutions, ensuring functional requirements are met.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables, ensuring seamless execution of all functional aspects of EPM implementations.
• Lead testing efforts for EPM solutions, working with technical teams to validate that systems are configured correctly and meet business needs.
• Provide functional support throughout the implementation process, including system setup, documentation, and user training.
• Guide and mentor junior consultants, ensuring high-quality delivery that meets or exceeds client expectations.
• Learn and grow within a dynamic team focused on financial performance technologies.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong understanding of EPM platforms and financial planning processes (e.g., FP&A, HR planning, CapEx).
• Ability to surface business requirements and help technical consultants define technical solutions.
• Experience with functional aspects of data modeling, scripting, and system integration.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience with EPM platforms and or AI (machine learning, generative AI, etc).
• Familiarity with planning processes such as G&A Planning, HR Planning, Capital Expense Planning, and Project Planning.
• Exposure to pre-sales activities, including solution demos and proposal development.

Our engagements span from strategic assessments, target operating model designs, system / vendor selections, technology and data architecture design and implementation support of mid to large scale transformation opportunities

Your key responsibilities

• Lead multiple client engagements – Manage and lead the delivery of small and large / complex client engagements including overseeing planning, execution, stakeholder management and delivering strategic outcomes
• Provide subject matter guidance to team members based on experience and knowledge of the CCSB industry
• Business & practice development – Assist the partner and the team by leading and managing business development initiatives including developing proposals and scoping documents, and proactively building relationships with clients and peers at EY.
• Team management – Support people development through activities such as recruitment, mentoring and counsellor programmes
• Account management & Financials – Oversee engagement financials to maintain profitability, and efficient resource allocation as well as maintain compliance with internal risk and oversight procedures
  

Skills and attributes for success

• Bring CCSB industry knowledge and experience (e.g., Front-to-back capabilities and value chain, understanding of CCSB technology vendor landscape and service providers)
• Proven delivery leadership and people leadership roles in CCSB projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for report writing and client presentations
• Structured approach to critical problem solving
• The ability to lead and supervise project teams in a collaborative environment, to provide valuable insight and high-impact solutions to client issues.
• A high level of motivation and a self-starting attitude and an ability to think outside of the box and thrive on new challenges

To qualify for the role you must have

• A successful track record leading projects (10 years+) in CCSB Banking, CCSB Credit, Treasury Management, Transaction Banking and/or Client Front Office, gained through experience working at a financial services company, a top tier consulting firm, a specialist financial services consultancy, or an CCSB technology or service provider
• Experience of leading sales collateral such as proposal responses
• Strong business writing, presentations and stakeholder management skills
• People coaching and mentoring experience
• Extensive experience of project and programme delivery
• Deep understanding of current market trends in the CCSB industry and subject matter expertise

Ideally, you’ll also have

• CCSB Lending/Credit experience across the credit lifecycle (e.g. sales/origination, underwriting, fulfillment, servicing, loan accounting, monitoring, and default)
• Consulting experience with a Big 4 firm or large global financial institution
• Knowledge of KYC, AML, and other applicable compliance regulations
• Channel (branch, online, mobile, contact center, relationship manager) transformation experience
• Experience with operating model design to define target state business, operations, technology, and control partner functions
• Experience in core platform transformation to support the changing business and regulatory landscape, enabling the realization of strategic business priorities including improved client experience,
• market expansion and easier partner/correspondent banking integration
• Experience in design, testing, and implementation of technology-enabled solutions
• Experience in vendor assessment, selection, and transformation
• Experience in capability maturity model planning, roadmap development and investment prioritization for large-scale, strategic, and transformative initiatives
• Knowledge of workforce readiness, mobilization, and sales force effectiveness

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

FP&A, Global SL Finance - Assistant Director

Core to what we do is helping SL Leadership

What we look for:

• Proven experience in a strategy, analytics, or business modelling role.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in using AI tools for data mining, trend analysis, and predictive modelling.
• Strong problem-solving skills and business acumen including ability to develop best in class solutions and recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interpret and convey complex data in a clear, concise manner.
• Exceptional curiosity and creativity in data exploration, with the ability to think beyond day-to-day tasks.
• Familiarity with various analytics and business modelling tools and techniques.
• Ability to leverage AI insights to provide actionable recommendations and support strategic initiatives.
• Commitment to staying updated with the latest AI advancements and their applications in finance.
• Independent and collaborative work style - analyse problems, design, and implement solutions independently and with X-Finance and multi-disciplinary teams, escalating and communicating progress and issues upwards as appropriate;
• Global mindset – ability to work effectively as a virtual team member. Ability and willingness to work in a multicultural and diverse environment and flex style as appropriate.

Responsibilities:

• Analyse business challenges, explore connections, and provide transformative insight
• Understand complex business issues and devise approaches to resolve these effectively.
• Analyse diverse data sets to provide insights and identify connections to support specific business questions
• Interpret strategic outlook and derive business cases to understand impacts and implications on the business
• Contribute to transformation projects by developing new business models based on analytical interpretations of strategic intent
• Leverage financial and non-financial data to inform strategic decisions, bringing forth actionable insights that drive growth and operational efficiency
• Harness financial tech tools and digitalization to modernize the finance function, thus facilitating real-time reporting and analysis (e.g. automation, AI)
• Enhance performance and decision-making by delivering high-quality results swiftly and effectively
• Communicate to stakeholders in a clear, understandable way and managed stakeholder relationships and expectations

Skills and attributes for success

• Graduate and/or professional certification in a business-related subject matter is required to perform this position.
• An understanding of corporate financial management and financial planning and analysis.
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal; excellent presentation
• A highly team-oriented approach, with flexibility regarding tasks undertaken and the ability to prioritize conflicting demands to meet exacting deadlines.
• Strong technical skills with the ability to analyze problems, design and implement solutions independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills - can work alongside and gain the trust and respect of stakeholders at all levels of seniority and within different functions
• Strong understanding of AI and machine learning algorithms, with experience in applying these technologies to financial data.
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g, pivot tables, v-lookups, charts/graphs), with ability to manipulate and draw trends from vast amounts of data as well as for sensitivity analysis and scenario modeling
• Advanced PowerPoint skills, with ability to summarize clearly and succinctly for leadership what insights and observations are being recommended for leadership materials that is easy to read and understand by a combination of taglines, comments, and data visualization.
• Advanced EY reporting tool skills is useful (e.g., FR/Markets/Revenue Analyzer cubes, Essentials tools, ThoughtSpot, etc.)
• Understanding of the key issues and opportunities relating to Technology, AI and Automation both for finance transformation and for EY overall – technology skillsets or willingness to develop required
• Credibility and confidence to challenge and propose better ways of doing things, build bridges and harmonize divergent interests and priorities.
• Ability to be flexible for meetings and work to be performed outside of standard working hours to accommodate a global audience
• Ability to work in a self-sufficient manner, operating across multiple projects and managing conflicting priorities