Manager, Canadian Tax

Domtar Corporation; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

3 weeks vacation + 3 floating holidays

Group insurance

Defined-contribution pension plan

Employee and family assistance program

Education assistance

Hybrid workplace

Diversity and inclusion

Public transit accessible

Job summary

Domtar Corporation in Montreal, Quebec, seeks a Manager, Canadian Tax to join our in-house tax team. You will oversee the preparation and review of corporate income tax returns and related compliance obligations, and manage quarterly and annual tax provisions.

You will lead tax audits with the CRA and Revenu Québec, provide technical guidance on business initiatives, and identify opportunities to improve processes and controls while collaborating across finance functions.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Taxation or In-Depth Tax Course completed or in progress, asset.
• Minimum 5–7 years of Canadian corporate tax experience.
• Bilingual French and English.
• Advanced Excel skills with large datasets.
• Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and review of corporate income tax returns and related compliance obligations to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage quarterly and annual tax provisions, including analysis of current and deferred taxes and supporting documentation.
• Lead and manage tax audits with the CRA and Revenue Québec, including coordinating responses and assessing potential exposures.
• Provide technical tax guidance and support on business initiatives, transactions, and operational matters.
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance processes, controls, and efficiencies, including the use of data, automation, and technology tools.
• Collaborate with finance, accounting, and other business teams to ensure alignment on tax-related matters.
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Clear and proactive communicator, with the ability to explain tax concepts to non-tax stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deliverables simultaneously.

Skills

Bilingual French and English

Advanced Excel

SAP or ERP experience

Tax analysis

Independent & deadline-driven

Education

Master’s in Taxation or In-Depth Tax Course

Canadian corporate tax experience (5-7 years)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Manager, Canadian Tax

Location: Montreal, Quebec, CA, H3A 1L6

Department: Taxation (FA05)

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivershigh-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, is seeking talent to fill the position of Manager, Canadian Tax. This job is full-time permanent.

Overview:

We’re hiring a Manager, Canadian Tax to join our in-house tax team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Canadian Tax, you’ll play a key role in tax compliance, provision, and audit management in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Oversee the preparation and review of corporate income tax returns and related compliance obligations to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage quarterly and annual tax provisions, including analysis of current and deferred taxes and supporting documentation.
• Lead and manage tax audits with the Canada Revenue Agency and Revenue Québec, including coordinating responses and assessing potential exposures.
• Provide technical tax guidance and support on business initiatives, transactions, and operational matters.
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance processes, controls, and efficiencies, including the use of data, automation, and technology tools.
• Collaborate with finance, accounting, and other business teams to ensure alignment on tax-related matters.
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Clear and proactive communicator, with the ability to explain tax concepts to non-tax stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deliverables simultaneously.

Your profile:

• Master’s in Taxation or In-Depth Tax Course (completed or in progress), or equivalent, considered an asset.
• Minimum 5-7 years of Canadian corporate tax experience.
• Bilingual French and English*.
• Advanced Excel skills, including working with large datasets and analysis.
• Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems, an asset.

What we are offering

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• At least three weeks of vacation and three floating holidays a year from the first day of work, depending on your experience
• Full range of group insurance from the first day of work
• Defined-contribution pension plan with generous employer participation from the first day of work
• Employee and family assistance program
• Education assistance program
• Hybrid workplace: in-person and remote work
• Work environment based on respect, inclusion and diversity
• Office accessible by public transit

(*) English bilingual: If listed, this qualification is required since this function requires regular verbal and/or written interaction with customers, partners and/or our American subsidiaries.

Domtar is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. We form a dynamic team whose diverse backgrounds and wealth of perspectives are one of the keys to our success. We offer an inclusive, rewarding and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills.