Manager, Commodity Tax

Federated Co-operatives Limited; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Employer-contributed pension

Job summary

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Manager, Commodity Tax on a permanent full-time basis within our Finance team. This hybrid role is based in Saskatoon, SK. You will lead the Commodity Tax team, oversee tax compliance, monitor legislative changes, and collaborate with Technology and other business teams to implement tax requirements.

GST In-Depth Tax Course is considered an asset. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in accounting and/or tax, a Bachelor of Commerce with Finance or

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant accounting/tax experience; commodity tax experience preferred.
• Bachelor of Commerce with Finance or Accounting major.
• CPA/CA/CMA/CGA designation.
• GST In-Depth Tax Course is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Commodity Tax team, providing guidance and coaching to staff.
• Oversee commodity and indirect tax compliance, including filings and remittances.
• Monitor federal and provincial changes and assess their impact on the organization.
• Advise on contracts, transactions, and tax treatment while managing risks.
• Partner with Technology and other teams to implement tax requirements in systems.
• Lead external commodity tax audits and coordinate with regulators.

Skills

Tax expertise

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (Finance/Accounting)

CPA/CA/CMA/CGA designation

Job description

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

Are you a tax professional who enjoys solving complex problems, staying ahead of legislative changes, and partnering with leaders across an organization? Join our Tax team, where you’ll provide strategic commodity tax expertise, lead a team of tax professionals, and help ensure FCL and its group of companies meet their tax obligations. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy translating complex tax requirements into practical business solutions, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the Commodity Tax team, providing technical guidance, coaching, and support while overseeing workload, development, and performance.
• Oversee commodity and indirect tax compliance, including monthly filings, reporting requirements, and the appropriate collection and remittance of taxes.
• Monitor and assess Federal and Provincial legislative and regulatory changes, identifying their impact on FCL, its subsidiaries, and the Co-operative Retailing System and ensuring changes are effectively implemented.
• Serve as a commodity tax subject matter expert, providing advice on contracts, business transactions, operational changes, and tax treatment while identifying and managing potential tax risks.
• Partner with Technology and other business teams on system enhancements and implementations to ensure applicable tax requirements are accurately incorporated into processes and systems.
• Lead and coordinate external commodity tax and ecology fee audits, working with government and regulatory authorities to resolve issues and achieve fair and appropriate outcomes.

Who you’ll work with:

The Team: Reporting to the Director, Corporate Accounting, you’ll lead a team that includes a Commodity Tax Analyst and Commodity Tax Supervisor, with indirect oversight of two Commodity Tax Accountants. You’ll collaborate with leaders and teams across FCL, its subsidiaries, and the Co-operative Retailing System, as well as external partners, government agencies, and industry groups.

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 relevant progressively responsible experience in accounting and/or tax with preference for 1-3 years commodity tax experience and 3-5 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Have a Bachelor of Commerce degree, with a major in Finance or Accounting.
• Hold a professional designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA).
• GST In-Depth Tax Course 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.