Income Tax Lead

Federated Co-operatives Limited; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Employer-contributed pension plan

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is seeking an Income Tax Lead to join our Finance team on a permanent full-time basis in Saskatoon, SK. This hybrid role oversees our corporate income tax function, provides expert guidance, and shapes financial decisions through compliant planning and reporting.

You will lead tax filings and provisions, manage audits, and partner with cross-functional teams to optimize tax outcomes while supporting strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive corporate income tax experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, or Business.
• Professional tax designation (e.g., CPA Canada In-Depth Tax) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead FCL's corporate income tax function and ensure timely filings and compliance.
• Prepare quarterly and annual tax provisions and IFRS disclosures.
• Provide strategic tax advice on capital projects and transactions.
• Manage income tax audits and CRA reviews.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes and leverage technology.
• Collaborate with Finance teams to integrate tax considerations into budgeting and planning.

Skills

Tax leadership

Strategic tax advisory

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Commerce/Business

Job description

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring an Income Tax Lead on a permanent full-time basis within our Finance team. This position is a hybrid opportunity and is based in Saskatoon, SK.

Are you a tax professional who enjoys solving complex tax challenges and making a strategic impact across an organization? Join our Finance team as the Income Tax Lead, where you'll oversee FCL's corporate income tax function, provide expert tax guidance, and help shape financial decisions through effective tax planning and compliance. If you're passionate about technical tax work, continuous improvement, and partnering with stakeholders to deliver value, we'd love to hear from you!

What you’ll do:

• Lead FCL's corporate income tax function, ensuring accurate and timely tax filings, tax provisions, and compliance across FCL’s operations.
• Prepare quarterly and annual income tax provisions, IFRS tax disclosures, future income tax calculations, and supporting documentation for financial reporting and audit requirements.
• Provide strategic tax advice on capital projects, acquisitions, business initiatives, and corporate transactions to optimize tax outcomes and support informed business decisions.
• Manage income tax audits, CRA reviews, and tax-related correspondence while developing practical solutions and representing FCL's interests.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, strengthen internal controls, and leverage technology to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the tax function.
• Partner with Finance teams across the organization to integrate income tax considerations into budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and other key financial initiatives.

Who you’ll work with:

The Team:

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Financial Reporting, you'll work closely with Financial Reporting, Corporate Accounting, and Finance leaders across FCL. You'll also collaborate with business units, external advisors, and taxation authorities to ensure compliance, support strategic initiatives, and deliver value through effective tax planning and reporting.

Why it matters:

We help local Co-ops grow and thrive by offering a range of professional services, including marketing, market research, information technology, human resources, accounting, risk management and business development.

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Finance and:

• Have 8+ years of progressive corporate income tax experience, including tax compliance, tax provision, and financial reporting within a complex, multi-entity organization.
• Have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce, Business, or a related field.
• A Professional tax designation or advanced tax education, such as CPA Canada's In-Depth Tax Program (completed or in progress), is considered an asset.

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.
• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.
• As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.fcl.crs.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via [e-mail]. All information received will be kept confidential.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

As this position is considered a position of trust, you may be required to complete a criminal record check in accordance with FCL policies.

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.