Tax Analyst

Who We Are

Centurion Asset Management Inc. is a recognized leader in the Investment and Property Management industries.  Providing quality investments and housing for all its clients, our experienced team comprised of more than 435 Employees is a core component of Centurion’s success since 2003.  Centurion Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust (“REIT”) owns more than 22,000 multi-family apartment units and student housing beds across 46 cities in Canada and the United States. Since day one, our goal has been to provide Residents and their families with clean, safe, and comfortable homes.  The REIT provides investors an opportunity to invest in a diversified portfolio of rental apartments and student housing properties, as well as mortgage and equity investments in property developments, across Canada and the United States and participate in the profits derived from them.

Our Mission

Our mission is to be sought after as a leading-edge, reputable, multi-disciplinary alternative asset manager; to capitalize on opportunities in new and interesting investment strategies that meet our mission to Investors; and to embrace change, experimentation, innovation and learning from failure to make continual improvements that drive our success and keep us ahead of our competitors.

Our Values

Our core values can be summarized by the acronym RISE: Respect for our Investors, our Residents, Co-workers, Partners and Communities; Integrity in everything we do, demonstrating sincerity, honesty and the will to do it right; Simplicity free of pretension and hassle, full of value and common sense; and Excellence in offering all our Clients and Partners exceptional products and services quality, as well as providing our Employees with an excellent workplace.

Overview 
Reporting to the Director of Tax, the Tax Analyst will be involved in supporting the tax compliance and reporting functions across the organization's Canadian and U.S. entities. This role provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to corporate, trust, and partnership taxation within a sophisticated real estate context. 

The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams and external advisors, gaining valuable exposure to tax accounting, compliance, and transaction support in a dynamic and collaborative environment. 

Responsibilities 
Tax Compliance & Reporting 
Assist in the preparation of Canadian corporate income tax returns, partnership information returns, and trust tax filings. Prepare and file indirect tax returns, including GST/HST, QST. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual income tax provisions and related tax accounting schedules. Review correspondence from tax authorities and assist in responding to audits and information requests. Opportunity to gain exposure to tax planning initiatives related to acquisitions, dispositions, corporate reorganizations, financing arrangements, and intercompany transactions. Participate in special projects and other tax-related initiatives as needed. Collaborate with internal finance, accounting and investment teams, as well as external advisors as needed.  

Tax Operations & Corporate Administration  
Assist in maintenance of corporate records and legal entity information, including organizational charts and corporate entity databases. Support corporate compliance activities, including annual returns filings and review of annual resolutions. Coordinate the setup and ongoing maintenance of CRA business accounts. 

Requirements 
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field; 
• CPA designation in progress with a willingness to pursue CPA In-Depth Tax Course; 
• 1-3 years of corporate tax experience; public and/or real-estate industry experience considered 
an asset; 
• Knowledge of Canadian income tax and indirect tax compliance requirements; 
• Experience with Yardi or other property management/accounting systems is considered an asset; 
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate 
effectively and collaborate across departments; 
• Detail-oriented with strong time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities 
and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment; and 
• Excellent command of MS Office products: Word, Power Point, Excel. 

Centurion is an inclusive and equal opportunity Employer committed to creating a positive, supportive and inclusive environment for all Employees. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), the Ontario Human Rights Code and all other applicable provincial rules and regulations, Centurion will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities, as requested. This posting is for an existing job vacancy.