Shannon Wood, CPA, CA
London,ON
Summary
Strategic and results-oriented Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) with over 13 years of corporate tax leadership experience, specializing in real estate, construction, and investment sectors. Proven track record advising owner-managed businesses and ultra-high-net-worth individuals on complex tax planning, cross-border structuring, and compliance. Adept at sourcing, financing, and executing large-scale transactions across real estate, venture capital, and alternative asset classes. Recognized for analytical rigor, strong communication, and the ability to drive executive decision-making, tax efficiency, and capital optimization across diverse industries including real estate, manufacturing, professional services, and retail.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Financial Officer
Reichmann International Development Corporation
01.2025 - Current
- Led the finance and administrative functions for a ($XXXM+) AUM single-family office, overseeing accounting, tax, payroll, accounts receivable/accounts payable, human resources, and IT operations.
- Directed the execution of 8- and 9-figure real estate transactions, collaborating with legal and investment partners while implementing tax strategies to maximize post-tax returns.
- Provided strategic oversight on investment decisions, asset allocation, and long-term portfolio planning across public markets, real estate, private equity, and venture capital.
- Delivered timely financial reporting, cash flow analysis, and performance updates to stakeholders.
- Ensured full compliance and accuracy of tax filings, audits, and financial statements for complex corporate, partnership, and HNW individual structures.
Vice President, Taxation
Reichmann International Development Corporation
01.2014 - 12.2024
- Act as the CEO’s principal tax advisor, delivering strategic guidance on Canadian and U.S. tax compliance, planning, and structuring.
- Lead investor and deal strategy sessions, presenting tax models and structures to fund managers, investors, and legal counsel to optimize after-tax returns.
- Oversee cross-border tax planning and compliance across Canada, U.S., Mexico, and Luxembourg, including quarterly site visits and management of foreign entities and trusts.
- Manage all corporate tax filings for 300+ legal entities, including foreign reporting (T1134, T106, T1135), tax provisions, and elections (Section 85/92, capital dividend, etc.).
- Approve complex reporting analyses (FAPI, surplus, E&P), and handle CRA/IRS audits with a strong track record of successful outcomes.
- Provide end-to-end tax oversight and compliance management for the $100M Pearl and Pine project, including post-sale responsibilities following a 50% divestiture to Harrison Street.
- Played a similar strategic role in the $90M development and sale of the Royal Henley and The Rennie in St. Catharines, as well as a $25M mixed-use building in Ottawa—ensuring optimal tax efficiency and regulatory compliance across all transactions.
- End-to-End Tax advisory over the construction and sale of Jerusalem's Waldorf Astoria sold for $160M
- Prepare personal Canadian and U.S. tax returns for the Reichmann family, entrusted with full autonomy and confidentiality.
Tax Specialist, Building, Construction and Real Estate Group
KPMG LLP
05.2011 - 01.2014
- Delivered tax compliance and strategic advisory for public and private clients in the real estate, energy, and construction sectors.
- Prepared and reviewed complex corporate, partnership, and trust tax returns, including tiered partnership structures and organizational charts.
- Oversaw quarterly and annual tax provisions for high-profile clients such as Toronto Hydro, Hydro One, OMERS, Carillion, Timbercreek, and Enersource.
- Preparation of research tax memos providing clear guidance on complex tax issues, with actionable recommendations and risk-managed solutions.
Intermediate Audit Associate
Ernst and Young
09.2009 - 05.2011
- Reviewed audit schedules and supporting documentation for quarterly and year-end engagements across real estate, manufacturing, and consumer goods sectors, ensuring accuracy and audit readiness.
- Prepared personal tax filings for business owners and their families, delivering personalized service during peak tax seasons.
- Recognized for consistently high performance, praised for professionalism, technical acumen, ability to meet tight deadlines, and rapid mastery of complex concepts.
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer
Reichmann International Development Corporation
01.2025 - Current
Vice President, Taxation
Reichmann International Development Corporation
01.2014 - 12.2024
Tax Specialist, Building, Construction and Real Estate Group
KPMG LLP
05.2011 - 01.2014
Intermediate Audit Associate
Ernst and Young
09.2009 - 05.2011
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