Sean Blackburn Cpa, Cma
About Sean Blackburn Cpa, Cma
Sean Blackburn is a Senior Tax Manager at the Canadian Medical Association, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in tax management and compliance, with a career spanning over two decades in various financial roles.
Work at Canadian Medical Association
Sean Blackburn has been serving as the Senior Tax Manager in the Finance department at the Canadian Medical Association since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing tax-related matters and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. His position involves managing tax strategies and reporting, contributing to the financial health of the organization. The Canadian Medical Association is located in Ottawa, Canada, where Blackburn has been based during his tenure.
Previous Experience in Tax Management
Before joining the Canadian Medical Association, Sean Blackburn held several key positions in tax management. He worked at MD Financial Management as the Client Tax Reporting Manager from 2016 to 2017. Prior to that, he served as the Manager of Product Taxation & Initiatives at Empire Life from 2017 to 2019. His career also includes a significant tenure at Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, where he progressed through various roles, including Director of the Taxation Division and Manager of the Taxation Division.
Education and Expertise
Sean Blackburn holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from The University of British Columbia, which he obtained from 1985 to 1989. He also achieved the CMA designation from The Society of Management Accountants of Ontario between 1993 and 1995. His expertise includes tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions, as well as code compliance, ensuring adherence to tax regulations and standards. Additionally, he has experience in financial management, which complements his skills in tax planning and reporting.
Background in Financial Services
Sean Blackburn's career in financial services began at Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, where he worked in various capacities from 1996 to 2012. His roles included Financial Analyst, Taxation Advisor, and Director of the Taxation Division. This extensive background in taxation and financial analysis has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the financial landscape, particularly in relation to tax compliance and strategy.