Director, Tax

Trans Mountain; Calgary; Sur place; CAD 180 000 - 260 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible benefits

Pension plan

Savings plan

Résumé du poste

Trans Mountain Corporation is seeking a Director of Tax to lead enterprise tax planning, compliance, and governance. You will advise senior Finance and executives on material tax matters, manage external advisors, and lead the Tax Analyst in a dynamic in-office environment.

You will oversee monthly and year-end tax provisions, regulatory reporting, and cross-border tax implications while ensuring IFRS/US GAAP alignment. A CPA and 8-15 years of tax experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline.
• A professional accounting designation is required; a CPA designation is strongly preferred.
• CPA In-Depth Tax Program or equivalent advanced tax education is considered an asset.
• 8-15 years of progressive tax experience in public accounting or industry environment.
• Advanced knowledge of Canadian federal and provincial tax legislation including GST/HST and BC PST.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills; ability to lead and mentor teams.

Responsabilités

• Lead tax governance, policies, controls and training for Finance and business users, including GST/HST/PST requirements.
• Represent Trans Mountain in industry groups and manage external advisors and relationships.
• Oversee review and preparation of monthly and year-end tax provisions and reconciliations to GL (IFRS/US GAAP).
• Lead annual tax budgeting, forecasting, and cash tax planning; provide insights to executives.
• Oversee preparation and filing of corporate income, sales, excise and commodity tax returns (GST/HST, BC PST).
• Manage relationships with Canada Revenue Agency and provincial authorities; coordinate external professionals.
• Lead tax planning for existing operations, complex transactions, and new ventures; monitor regulatory changes.
• Assess cross-border and U.S. tax implications and escalate material recommendations.

Connaissances

Leadership

Tax governance

Cross-border taxation

IFRS/US GAAP

Communication skills

Formation

Post-secondary education in Finance/Accounting

CPA designation

CPA In-Depth Tax Program (asset)

Outils

Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)

IBM Planning Analytics

OneSource

Description du poste

Trans Mountain Corporation operates Canada’s only pipeline system transporting oil products to the West Coast. We deliver approximately 890,000 barrels of petroleum products each day through a dual pipeline system of more than 1,150 kilometres of pipeline in Alberta, British Columbia and Washington state.

Trans Mountain also operates a state-of-the-art loading facility, Westridge Marine Terminal, with three berths providing tidewater access to global markets.

As a federal Crown corporation, Trans Mountain continues to build on more than 70 years of experience delivering operational and safety excellence through our crude oil pipeline system.

With our expanded pipeline system now in place, Trans Mountain provides enhanced direct access for Canadian crude oil to world markets. The expansion realizes a world-class system for oil transport, developed to Canada’s high standards within one of the most stringent regulatory regimes in the world, creating long-term economic benefits, enhanced marine protection, enhanced safety and emergency management capabilities, and enhanced skilled-worker capacity building in communities and Indigenous groups.

Our Core Values

Trans Mountain’s core values – Safety, Integrity, Respect and Excellence – guide our every step. Each obstacle we’ve overcome or success we’ve experienced has been the result of a shared commitment to living these values every day. Together, we’re focused on doing the right thing for each other and our communities. If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your strengths in an environment that encourages Safety, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence, we invite you to explore this opportunity with us!

Location: Calgary Head Office

Department: Finance

Reports to: SVP, Finance & Treasury

Worker Type: Employee

Schedule Type: Full-time

Work Setting: In-office

Trans Mountain is seeking a collaborative, motivated, and values driven individual to join our dynamic team as a Director, Tax. In this position, you will play a key role in providing enterprise leadership and accountability for tax planning and advisory, compliance, tax-related financial reporting, relationships with tax authorities, dispute resolution and tax governance for Trans Mountain's existing business and new business ventures. The successful candidate will advise senior Finance and executive leadership on material tax matters, oversee external advisors and consultants, and lead the Tax Analyst.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead tax governance, policies, controls and the development of tax-related guidance and training for Finance and business users, including GST/HST/PST requirements. Maintain current, practical content and promote consistent application across the organization.
• Represent Trans Mountain in industry groups and maintain effective relationships with customers, industry peers, external tax advisors and consultants. Establish clear accountabilities, oversee advisor performance and ensure external advice supports business and tax objectives.
• Own the review and preparation of monthly and year-end tax provisions, provision calculations and reconciliations of tax-related balances to the general ledger, ensuring compliance with applicable financial reporting standards, including IFRS and, where relevant, US GAAP.
• Lead the annual tax budget and forecasting process, including cash tax planning, variance analysis and reporting of actual results against budget and forecast. Provide clear tax insights and advice to senior Finance and executive leadership.
• Oversee accurate and timely preparation, review and filing of corporate income, sales, excise and commodity tax returns, including GST/HST and provincial sales taxes, with particular attention to BC PST.
• Own relationships with the Canada Revenue Agency and provincial tax authorities, including audits, information requests, assessments, objections and dispute resolution. Coordinate external legal, accounting and tax advisors where specialized support is required.
• Lead tax planning and advisory services for existing operations, complex transactions, new business ventures and legislative or regulatory changes.
• Assess Canadian federal and provincial, cross-border, and relevant U.S. income and state/local tax implications, escalating material recommendations to executive leadership.

Qualifications And Professional Experience

• Post-secondary education in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline.
• A professional accounting designation is required; a CPA designation is strongly preferred.
• Completion of the CPA In-Depth Tax Program or equivalent advanced tax education is considered an asset.
• 8-15 years of progressive tax experience in public accounting or an industry environment with demonstrated success managing tax planning and advisory compliance, reporting and strategic tax planning functions.
• Advanced knowledge of Canadian federal and provincial tax legislation as it applies to corporations, partnerships and other business entities, including corporate income tax, sales, excise and commodity taxes, with particular expertise in GST/HST and BC PST.
• Ongoing professional development in Canadian income and commodity tax, cross-border taxation, tax accounting and financial reporting standards.
• Strong knowledge of tax accounting principles, tax provision calculations, and financial reporting requirements under IFRS and US GAAP.
• Experience with cross-border taxation matters, including exposure to U.S. federal, state and local tax requirements, with the ability to effectively leverage external tax advisors as required.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), IBM Planning Analytics and OneSource.
• Knowledge of regulatory accounting principles and practices is considered an asset.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to manage complex tax matters and provide practical business-focused recommendations.
• Proven, supportive and collaborative leader with strong people management skills, who values mentoring and coaching to build high-performing teams, communicates with empathy and clarity in challenging situations, and adapts with agility as business needs evolve.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to convey information clearly, respectfully, and professionally.
• A consistent track record of delivering high-quality work while managing competing priorities and supporting key business processes and operational functions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds and levels across the organization.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and a willingness to contribute positively to a collaborative and supportive workplace culture.

Working Conditions

• Willingness and ability to travel as required.
• May need to provide support outside of regular business hours and/or on the weekend.

At Trans Mountain, we believe in an inclusive, accessible, and barrier free recruitment and selection process for all applicants. If you require an accommodation at any point in the process, please contact us at: [e-mail] or the designated Talent Acquisition Advisor. Accommodation requests will not affect the assessment of your application or candidacy or the designated Talent Acquisition Advisor. Accommodation requests will not affect the assessment of your application or candidacy.

We Build Careers and Pipelines That Last

Our story is about determination, resourcefulness and resilience. It’s about charting our own course, finding innovative solutions to challenging problems and doing the right thing. It was true when Trans Mountain became a company in 1951 and it’s just as true today. We welcome new members to our team that embrace the qualities in our story, that thrive on the new path and directions we take. Our culture is one of care and taking our responsibilities seriously. If you would like to contribute to our culture, then join our journey.

A Rewarding Opportunity

We offer:

• Valuable experience providing opportunity for professional development and career advancement;
• An opportunity to engage with and learn from some of the most talented and experienced people in the business;
• Competitive compensation;
• Comprehensive benefits programs including flexible benefits, pension and savings plans;
• A place to share a sense of purpose and build relationships;
• Meaningful work that makes a difference;
• An opportunity within the Canadian energy industry.

We value:

• The health, safety and wellness of everyone working in our company;
• Meaningful participation from Indigenous and local communities;
• The commitment and resilience of our people;
• Collaboration and achieving success together.

In keeping with Trans Mountain’s commitment to maximize benefits for communities, priority will be given to qualified candidates from Indigenous, local and regional communities along the Trans Mountain pipeline corridor.

In Alberta, the pipeline system spans the traditional territories of Treaty 6, 7 and 8, and the Métis Nation of Alberta (Zone 4).

In British Columbia, the system crosses the traditional territories of numerous First Nations that are affiliated with the Secwepemc, Dakelh (Carrier), Nlaka'pamux, Syilx/Okanagan, Interior and Coast Salish, Stó:lo, as well as the Métis.

Trans Mountain also operates through 15 First Nation Reserves located within the region spanning the BC interior through Fraser Valley.

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)

Trans Mountain is committed to fostering inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. The diverse viewpoints and cultural knowledge that our employees bring to work enrich our organization’s collective cultural understanding, which is reflected in the work we do every day. We strive to create an environment that is free of barriers to promote full participation in the workplace. Trans Mountain welcomes new team members from traditionally underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.