Compliance Analyst jobs in Canada

Your key responsibilities

Your role as a Senior Tax Staff will give you the opportunity to combine corporate tax work with structured and virtual learning. You will have the opportunity to combine tax engagements with structured learning. You’ll get experience in tax compliance, tax accrual review, calculating income tax provision and tax planning. Our people focus on the main issues affecting our clients, paying particular attention to the implementation of tax strategies aligned with their business objectives.

Skills and attributes for success

• Contribute to client satisfaction by providing clients with quality, timely and responsive services and work products.
• Demonstrate an understanding of increasingly complex tax concepts.
• Discuss moderately complex tax issues with the engagement team and client management.
• Keep informed of current tax developments and effectively apply tax knowledge to client situations.
• Thoroughly and accurately analyze information.
• Prepare practical and effective approaches to the client's tax situation and arrive at appropriate conclusions.
• Share tax planning ideas with others.
• Participate in and contribute to achieving team goals.
• Assist in the development of recommendations and implementation plans and assist in making quality decisions in complex areas.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor's degree, preferably with an emphasis in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Accounting designation or Masters’ degree
• Experienced Senior- Minimum of 3 years of relevant CDN Corporate tax experience or equivalent experience in business or industry.
• Broad exposure to corporate income taxation
• Ability to research and write utilizing electronic tax tools
• Excellent managerial, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Mature mindset, proactive and committed, highly motivated driven team player

What we offer you

When you thrive, we thrive. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being:

• $5,000 per year for mental health support benefits
• Wellbeing benefit of $1,200/year

Discover how, when and where you can work at

Your key responsibilities

Your role will focus on establishing relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels while working to consistently deliver exceptional client service across the global record-to-report and direct tax life-cycle processes. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Global delivery of end-to-end GCR contracts including data gathering, tax accounting, tax compliance, and tax controversy.
• Supporting the full engagement life cycle of global record-to-report managed services engagement including:
• Solution design and scoping
• Project management of implementation including mobilizing global cross-functional teams
• Service management of delivery to client
• Commercial management of contract, billing and change management
• Technology deployment and maintenance
• Managing data operations and data analytics
• Deliver value by sharing global accounting and tax developments, insights and market trends
• Support a number of GCR contracts, some with client interface and some in a supervisory service delivery role
• Focus on the successful delivery of projects, ensuring technical excellence and practical/business approach taken
• Developing and maintaining relationships with key contract stakeholders (internal and external) across multiple jurisdictions, and ensuring effective and timely communication

Skills and attributes for success

• Teaming across service lines, technical specialties and geographical boundaries to deliver exceptional client service
• Mobilizing global delivery capability and standardized process implementation
• Managing the operating governance structure and reporting protocols including ongoing service management and commercial management
• Managing technology/workflow with the information from each service line to provide consolidated view
• Monitoring progress, managing risk, maximizing operational efficiencies and making sure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes
• Review and suggesting improvements to compliance and reporting processes considering data sources, hand-off points and controls

To qualify for the role you must have

• Strong analytical skills, interpersonal, and written/verbal communication skills as well as a strong problem-solving ability, attention to detail and an entrepreneurial approach to work.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with a demonstrated ability to capture and synthesize business requirements.
• Strong proficiency and a high level of comfort working with new and emerging technologies.
• Ability to lead global virtual and on-site teams, mentor counselees and manage client-serving business.
• Proven project management skills, and an ability to plan and prioritise work, meet deadlines, monitor own budget. A PMP qualification or similar would be beneficial.
• Experience of working on international projects
• Process and technology design skills
• A bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of five years of related work experience (e.g. accounting firm, international or regional tax experience).

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Demonstrate professionalism through a positive and cooperative attitude and by maintaining the confidential and proprietary nature of client relationships and related work products.
• Experience working on multi-jurisdictional projects
• Take ownership of tasks and have the proper judgment to make critical decisions.
• Have a strong ability to work under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines.
• Coach/mentor junior team members to help EY continue to build an inclusive culture and high-performing teams.
• the ability to thrive within a fast-paced, professional services environment

What we offer

When you thrive, we thrive. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being:

• $5,000 per year for mental health support benefits
• Wellbeing benefit of $1,200/year

Discover how, when and where you can work at

As a Tax Operations Senior, you will be a part of our Global Compliance & Reporting (GCR) group. In this role, you will develop the technical proficiency and connectivity to address client issues as well as develop as a well-rounded, quality-focused tax professional. As a member of E&Y's Business Tax Service's practice, you will develop the combination of deep tax knowledge and a sophisticated understanding of business drivers to serve your clients to the best of your ability.

Your key responsibilities

Your role will focus on establishing relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels while working to consistently deliver exceptional client service across the global record-to-report and direct tax life-cycle processes. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Global delivery of end-to-end GCR contracts including data gathering, tax accounting, tax compliance, and tax controversy.
• Supporting the full engagement life cycle of global record-to-report managed services engagement including:
• Solution design and scoping
• Project management of implementation including mobilizing global cross-functional teams
• Service management of delivery to client
• Commercial management of contract, billing and change management
• Technology deployment and maintenance
• Managing data operations and data analytics
• Deliver value by sharing global accounting and tax developments, insights and market trends
• Support a number of GCR contracts, some with client interface and some in a supervisory service delivery role
• Focus on the successful delivery of projects, ensuring technical excellence and practical/business approach taken
• Developing and maintaining relationships with key contract stakeholders (internal and external) across multiple jurisdictions, and ensuring effective and timely communication

Skills and attributes for success

• Teaming across service lines, technical specialties and geographical boundaries to deliver exceptional client service
• Mobilizing global delivery capability and standardized process implementation
• Managing the operating governance structure and reporting protocols including ongoing service management and commercial management
• Managing technology/workflow with the information from each service line to provide consolidated view
• Monitoring progress, managing risk, maximizing operational efficiencies and making sure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes
• Review and suggesting improvements to compliance and reporting processes considering data sources, hand-off points and controls

To qualify for the role you must have

• Strong analytical skills, interpersonal, and written/verbal communication skills as well as a strong problem-solving ability, attention to detail and an entrepreneurial approach to work.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with a demonstrated ability to capture and synthesize business requirements.
• Strong proficiency and a high level of comfort working with new and emerging technologies.
• Ability to lead global virtual and on-site teams, mentor counselees and manage client-serving business.
• Proven project management skills, and an ability to plan and prioritise work, meet deadlines, monitor own budget. A PMP qualification or similar would be beneficial.
• Experience of working on international projects
• Process and technology design skills
• A bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of five years of related work experience (e.g. accounting firm, international or regional tax experience).

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Demonstrate professionalism through a positive and cooperative attitude and by maintaining the confidential and proprietary nature of client relationships and related work products.
• Experience working on multi-jurisdictional projects
• Take ownership of tasks and have the proper judgment to make critical decisions.
• Have a strong ability to work under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines.
• Coach/mentor junior team members to help EY continue to build an inclusive culture and high-performing teams.
• the ability to thrive within a fast-paced, professional services environment

What we offer

When you thrive, we thrive. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being:

• $5,000 per year for mental health support benefits
• Wellbeing benefit of $1,200/year

Discover how, when and where you can work at

The salary range for this job in British Columbia is $92,000to $144,000. Individual salaries within this range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and work location city.

Your key responsibilities as a Tax Manager will be reviewing, managing, and coordinating tax compliance and provision work for clients. You will participate in the recommendation and implementation of tax strategies that are aligned with clients' business objectives, correspond with legal counsel and tax authorities on client issues, participate in reorganization planning, research compliance and planning issues, and review individual, corporate and trust tax returns. You'll also lead and team with talented and innovative professionals dedicated to client service.

Skills and attributes for success

• Execution of a variety of corporate, personal, trust and partnership assignments including planning, compliance, provisioning and controversy matters;
• Provide timely and high-quality services and work products that exceed client expectations;
• Coaching and mentoring more junior staff to execute assignments with accuracy and completeness;
• Enhance technical skills by remaining up-to-date on trends, new legislative developments and tax authority decisions, and apply them to complex situations relevant to the client;
• Identify opportunities for providing tax planning and other special services and contribute to thought leadership materials;
• Demonstrate professionalism through a positive and cooperative attitude and by maintaining the confidential and proprietary nature of client relationships and related work products.
• While proficiency in a language other than French is not a requirement for this role, some English communications with stakeholders outside of Quebec may be required from time to time.

To qualify for the role you must have

• An undergraduate degree in accounting or a related field and a minimum of 3 years of Canadian Corporate tax experience;
• An accounting designation CPA or other related experience or certification relevant to an area of specialization;
• Ideally have completed the CPA Canada Fundamental Tax Course or Master's degree in taxation;
• Excellent supervisory, analytical, and leadership ability;
• A commitment to learning in a tax technology environment;
• Strong project management and organizational skills;
• Ability to work with tight deadlines;
• Process oriented with excellent documentation skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Maturity, proactive attitude, commitment, and a highly motivated and driven team player.

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

Security Technology - Cloud Security Engineer

We are looking for a Cloud Security Engineer, who will become part of our Security Technology Services Engineering team. In this role you will be involved in managing and coordinating activities related to cloud technologies, business drivers, and most importantly, security posture. In this role you will have the opportunity to work alongside like-minded individuals, stand up new technologies, and coordinate with internal and external groups to ensure the related systems are secure and robust.

Your key Responsibilities

As an individual contributor, you’ll bring your engineering expertise into efforts which introduce new technologies and upgrade existing ones. Active project participation in new or integrated technologies as the Subject Matter Expert for the Information Security use cases pertaining to Cloud Security technology. You will be responsible for the design, engineering, implementation, and early life cycle support of systems and services within our EY multi-cloud environments. You will work closely with Teams across EY such as: Security Architects, Service Delivery, Security Operations, and Cyber Defense for the enablement of security solutions and services. You will also provide consulting services to other teams and act as a level four contact for operational issues.

• Provide technical oversight of Information Security technologies that fall under the team’s responsibilities, confirming they are operating within agreed service levels and at peak possible performance
• Represent the team in specific Project activities, including Leading projects and managing the activity of others towards successful completion.
• Engineer security solutions and services following all relevant EY standards and practices for On-Premises, Hybrid and Cloud-Based environments.
• Lead the design, implementation, testing of security solutions and services for a large or more complex project to its completion which includes production support and documentation.
• Take accountability for the design, delivery, and maintenance of new and existing security solutions or services, driving compliance with and contributing to the development of relevant standards.
• Apply modern standards/principles, global product-specific guidelines, security standards, design standards, to security solutions and services as appropriate.
• Improve existing security solutions and services in use by partnering with Security Architecture, Service Owners, and Security Operations. Drives automation and innovation across the security solutions supported.
• Work in a diverse, global environment and build strong relationships across all levels of a matrixed, geographically, and culturally dispersed organization.
• Be flexible to work out of regular office hours to accommodate the team and organizational calls and meetings. Weekend or late-night work may occur during project and early life cycle support phases.
• No direct supervision responsibilities though technical leadership required within assigned projects.
• Articulate technology issues/concerns that may emerge at any level of the technical stack, and from any component across the ecosystem, to senior business and technology leaders.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge in several of the following areas: Cloud services (Azure, GCP, or AWS), cloud resource delivery and management, and security enforcement in cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience with containers and Kubernetes, such as Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), or Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), as well as serverless container platforms such as Azure Container Apps (ACA), Azure Container Instances (ACI), AWS Fargate, etc.
• Proficiency in scripting with PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar languages.
• 4+ years of experience in Security, with a strong focus on cloud or container security.
• Proven track record of working with a team as well as managing projects and initiatives.
• Proficiency with change control management processes.
• The ability and desire to train and mentor staff in technical process and best practices.
• Extensive experience working in large, global, and virtual environments.
• Strong English language skills, both written and verbal.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Hands-on experience with container security platforms such as AquaSec Platform & Trivy.
• Experience or awareness of observability & operation telemetry platforms, such as Azure Log Analytics Workspace, Grafana, Logstash, etc.
• Experience working with automation and workflow orchestration services, such as Logic Apps/PowerAutomate, n8n, etc
• Relevant certifications in cloud administration, engineering, or security (e.g., Azure, GCP, AWS).
• Security certifications such as GSEC, CISSP, or equivalents from ISC2 or GIAC.
• Project management experience and familiarity with service introduction and readiness processes.
• Proficiency with DevOps CI/CD tools, such as Azure Pipelines, GitHub Actions, or AWS CodePipelines.
• Familiarity with hybrid cloud architectures and connectivity solutions like Azure ARC, AWS Direct Connect, and Azure ExpressRoute.
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IAC) and automation tools such as Terraform, Puppet, Chef, Azure DSC, or AutoManage.

What we look for

• This role is perfect for you, if you have excellent problem solving, decision making and communication skills.
• We are looking for people who are comfortable working with culturally diverse on/offshore team members, able to react appropriately during stressful and ambiguous situations, and drive efforts to successful and timely completion.

What we offer:

As part of this role, you will work in a highly coordinated, globally diverse team with the opportunity and tools to grow, develop and drive your career forward. Here, you can combine global opportunity with flexible working. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond too, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Your recruiter can talk to you about the benefits available in your country. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

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

Running a business is all about making intelligent decisions, powered by accurate information. As a Mergers & Acquisitions (“M&A”) Analyst/Associate, you’ll help make that happen. You will be an important part of our talented and highly experienced team and work at the forefront of high-profile transactions.

Your key responsibilities:

As an Analyst/Associate, you will have the opportunity to be involved in the execution of the M&A process, from deal sourcing to closure. The role of an Analyst/Associate within EY’s M&A group is challenging and fast paced, that requires dedication and a strong work ethic. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Perform market research and analysis, including analysis of key business drivers and market, competition and industry risk and opportunity analysis
• Synthesize research information such as comparable company and precedent transactions to be used in modeling, competitive analysis, industry analysis, potential buyers, negotiation support and various other applications.
• Prepare detailed financial models, including scenario analysis
• Prepare valuation analysis using a range of valuation techniques, including discounted cash flow analysis, comparable market multiples and precedent transaction analysis
• Prepare quality first drafts of pitches, marketing materials, management presentations and client presentations.
• Oversee an electronic data room and manage a due diligence process for buy and sell side engagements, working closely with client and target personnel
• Provide strategic advice to clients across a range of industries and transactions
• Support the VPs and SVPs in identifying and exploring potential new business

Skills and attributes for success

We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion for transactions and have a very strong attention to detail. Being a strong team player is critical with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our clients’ goals.

To be successful in this role, you should have the following attributes:

• Working knowledge of the Canadian and International Finance and Accounting concepts and understanding of key business drivers, principally as they relate to M&A transactions.
• Dedicated and motivated individual with high career aspirations and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently to complete tasks.
• An ability to work well under pressure with multiple competing deadlines, while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to develop relationships and liaison with EY colleagues and team members to achieve premium outcomes for our clients.
• A “roll up the sleeves” attitude.
• A passion for working with entrepreneurs and private business owners and management teams.
• Strong Word, Excel, PowerPoint and financial modeling skills.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or another similar program.
• Analyst: 2 - 4 years of work experience in a related field.
• Associate: Minimum 4+ years of relevant work experience (eg. Investment banking, M&A, financing, corporate development, financial analysis, etc.).

Ideally, you’ll also have

A professional designation, such as the:

• CPA designation;
• CBV designation or progress towards the completion of the CBV program of studies; or
• CFA designation or progress towards the completion of the CFA program of studies

Your Key Responsibilities

• Client Engagement & Advisory o Partner with sales teams to engage senior stakeholders and CxOs, uncovering business drivers and aligning them with enterprise technology solutions.
  • Act as a trusted advisor, simplifying complex technology landscapes and presenting future-state architectures.
• Solution Architecture o Translate business requirements into scalable solution architectures, roadmaps, and integration strategies.
  • Lead architectural discussions across cloud, digital platforms, data, and application modernization.
• Bid & Proposal Management o Own the architectural components of RFP/RFI responses, proposals, and bids.
  • Collaborate with bid managers, sales, and delivery leads to craft compelling, compliant, and differentiated solutions. o Ensure solutions are technically sound, commercially viable, and aligned with client objectives.
  • Contribute to executive summaries, win themes, and value propositions.
• Sales Enablement
  • Deliver persuasive presentations, demos, and solution pitches tailored to client needs.
  • Provide technical leadership during bid defenses and orals presentations. o Support pipeline development by contributing to account planning and pursuit strategies.

Skills and attributes for success

• Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect or Solutions Architect with significant exposure to pre-sales and bid/proposal management.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise systems, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and modern architecture practices.
• Demonstrated success in leading architecture for large-scale proposals and winning complex bids.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and storytelling skills for both technical and business audiences.
• Familiarity with bid management processes, governance, and tools is a strong plus.
• Relevant certifications: TOGAF, AWS/Azure/GCP Architect, ITIL, or APMP.