Country Tax Manager

Alstom; Montreal; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom is seeking a passionate Tax Manager to oversee tax compliance, reporting, and support for bids in Canada. The role demands a CPA designation and offers opportunities to collaborate with various stakeholders while managing complex corporate tax issues. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation in transportation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in international and domestic tax.
• Proficiency with tax tools and Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of tax legislation changes is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax advice for tax-optimized structures in bids and projects.
• Manage tax reporting and oversee Canadian tax compliance.
• Support business units with various tax matters and improve processes.

Skills

Tax compliance

Transfer pricing

Bilingual in French and English

Tax tools proficiency

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

CPA professional accounting designation

CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Course or Master's in Taxation

Tools

SAP

Job description

Req ID: 491453

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling, and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Alstom is seeking a passionate and experienced Tax Manager in Canada. In this key role, you will be responsible for bids & projects, transfer pricing monitoring, and overall business support. You will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of challenging tax matters, collaborate with various stakeholders, and contribute to the success of a dynamic and growing organization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Bids & Projects:
   • Provide and implement tax advice for tax-optimized structures in bids and during project execution.
   • Advise on Canadian tax implications for domestic & cross-border transactions such as indirect taxes, corporate income tax, transfer pricing, withholding tax, and permanent establishment issues.
   • Support reporting units on Transfer Pricing (TP) in accordance with Alstom's TP Policy, including monitoring projects.
2. Tax Reporting, Compliance & Audits:
   • Manage Alstom's tax reporting with support from Finance.
   • Oversee all Canadian tax compliance, including TP documentation, Pillar 2, and R&D claims.
   • Coordinate strategies and activities related to tax audits, including international, withholding, domestic, sales tax, and government incentives like R&D tax credits.
3. Business & Operational Tax Support:
   • Provide comprehensive tax support to business units on various tax matters.
   • Contribute to continuous improvement of tax processes and systems.
   • Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including tax authorities, Finance, Treasury, Legal, and Procurement.
   • Stay informed about changes in tax legislation and regulations, and assess their potential impacts on Alstom's operations.

Qualifications:

• CPA professional accounting designation is required.
• Specialization in taxation (CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Course or a Master's in Taxation) is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in international and domestic tax.
• Proficiency with tax tools and Microsoft Excel; experience with SAP is an asset.
• Bilingual in French and English.

Knowledge of a language other than French is an asset to facilitate communication with partners, suppliers, colleagues, and international clients. In Quebec, French remains the primary working language of our company.

We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note:

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Job Type: Experienced