Canada Tax Strategy & Compliance Lead

Dow; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Medical & life insurance

Retirement plan

Employee stock purchase program

On-site fitness facilities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Dow is seeking a Senior Tax Specialist to lead Canada’s direct tax activities, including compliance, tax accounting, controversy, transfer pricing governance and tax incentives, ensuring alignment with Dow's global strategy.

The role oversees external advisor work for corporate income tax filings, manages audits with CRA and provincial authorities, and drives SR&ED and incentive portfolio oversight. It requires a CPA designation or equivalent and extensive Canadian tax experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent military experience (U.S. E5 or Canadian Petty Officer/Sergeant ranking)
• 8+ years of Canadian corporate income tax, tax accounting, and tax controversy experience
• Canada work eligibility; no visa sponsorship for this position

Responsibilities

• Owns Canada’s direct tax strategy across compliance, tax accounting, controversy, transfer pricing, and incentives.
• Oversees external advisor preparation of Canadian corporate income tax compliance for all entities (federal and provincial filings).
• Ensures Canadian tax balances in financial statements are accurate and complete.
• Leads Canadian federal and provincial corporate income tax audits; manages queries and responses with CRA/provincial authorities.
• Acts as escalation point for CRA/provincial matters; coordinates with Dow Tax’s Controversy and Risk Management team.
• Oversees Canadian transfer pricing compliance, including returns and contemporaneous documentation.
• Oversees SR&ED and tax incentive portfolio; coordinates with advisors during income tax filings.
• Leads Canadian planning and legal entity transactions; drives process improvements aligned with global tax strategy.

Skills

Initiative & Self-Direction

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Strategic Thinking

Project & Conflict Management

Communication & Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent military experience

CPA designation (preferred)

Job description

Dow is seeking a Senior Tax Specialist to lead Canada’s direct tax activities, including compliance, tax accounting, controversy, transfer pricing governance and tax incentives, ensuring alignment with Dow's global strategy.

The role oversees external advisor work for corporate income tax filings, manages audits with CRA and provincial authorities, and drives SR&ED and incentive portfolio oversight. It requires a CPA designation or equivalent and extensive Canadian tax experience.