Manager, Canadian Tax

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Americas; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Tuition reimbursement

Pension plan

Paid time off

Employee pricing on ASSA ABLOY

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Americas seeks an experienced Canadian Tax Manager to lead Canadian tax compliance, planning, and controversy management. You will partner with Finance, Legal, and Treasury to optimize the tax position and support growth across the Americas.

The role requires CPA designation, 5+ years of Canadian tax experience, and a strong knowledge of corporate income tax, GST/HST, and cross-border matters. You will manage audits and align with IFRS reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Tax, or related field.
• CPA designation required.
• 5+ years of progressive Canadian tax experience in public accounting or industry.
• Strong knowledge of corporate income tax, tax accounting, and indirect taxes.
• Experience managing tax audits with CRA.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal/provincial corporate tax returns.
• Assist with tax accounting under IFRS and tax provisions.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and reporting requirements.
• Advise on cross-border transactions and tax-efficient strategies.
• Manage indirect tax obligations and audits.
• Coordinate with external advisors and legal counsel.

Skills

CPA designation

Canadian tax expertise

Audit management

Cross-functional partnership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

CPA designation

Tools

SAP

OneSource

CorpTax

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Canadian Tax Manager to lead all aspects of Canadian tax compliance, reporting, planning, and controversy management. This role will report directly to the Sr. Manager of Canadian Tax for the Americas division and partnering closely with Finance, Legal, Treasury, and business leaders to ensure compliance with Canadian tax laws while identifying opportunities to optimize the company's tax position and support business growth.

What You Will Do As Manager, Canadian Tax

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Work with third party providers during the preparation, review, and filing of Canadian federal and provincial corporate income tax returns.
• Assist with local teams with proper tax accounting and reporting under IFRS standards, including quarterly and annual tax provisions.
• Ensure timely and accurate compliance with tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Manage tax balances, deferred taxes, tax disclosures, and supporting documentation.

Tax Planning & Advisory

• Provide tax guidance on business initiatives, acquisitions, restructurings, and cross-border transactions.
• Assist with the development of tax-efficient strategies while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and advise stakeholders on potential impacts.
• Support transfer pricing policies and documentation requirements.

Indirect Taxes

• Oversee GST/HST, provincial sales tax, customs, and other indirect tax obligations.
• Manage indirect tax audits, assessments, and refund opportunities.
• Collaborate with business teams to improve indirect tax compliance processes.

Tax Controversy & Audit Management

• Represent local controllers during interactions with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and provincial tax authorities.
• Manage tax audits, inquiries, objections, and appeals.
• Coordinate with external advisors and legal counsel as needed.

Leadership & Business Partnership

• Build strong relationships across Finance, Legal, Treasury, HR, and operational teams.
• Work closely to manage relationships with external tax advisors and service providers.
• Drive continuous process improvement and tax technology initiatives.

What we are looking for

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Tax, or related field.
• CPA designation.
• 5+ years of progressive Canadian tax experience in public accounting, industry, or a combination of both.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian corporate income tax, tax accounting, and indirect taxes.
• Experience managing tax audits and controversies with the CRA.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.

Preferred:

• CPA In-Depth Tax Program or equivalent advanced tax specialization.
• Experience with multinational organizations and cross-border tax matters.
• Knowledge of transfer pricing principles and international tax regulations.
• Experience with SAP, OneSource, CorpTax, or similar tax technologies.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking
• Technical tax expertise
• Business partnership and influence
• Strong organizational skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer

• Continuous professional development opportunities and an environment that fosters internal growth and mobility.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package which includes multiple healthcare options, tuition reimbursement, and defined contribution pension plan.
• Generous holiday schedule and paid time off to refresh and recharge.
• Employee pricing on our products and discount programs for travel, entertainment, and more

ASSA ABLOY is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veteran

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces - physical and virtual - safer, more secure, and easier to access. As an employer, we value results - not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions - supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.