Manager, Tax

North American Energy Partners, Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

GRRSP matching

Paid vacation and personal time

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth and development

Half-day Fridays

Job summary

North American Construction Group is seeking a Tax Manager to lead tax compliance, accounting and planning across jurisdictions, with a primary focus on Canadian tax matters. You will report to the Tax Director and collaborate with cross‑functional teams in a globally oriented finance environment.

The role offers a market‑aligned salary and bonus program, comprehensive benefits, RRSP matching, and opportunities for career growth, with paid vacation and support for professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Accounting, Business or Finance preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive tax experience.
• CPA designation in progress or completed preferred.
• Completed or enrolled in CPA In-Depth Tax and willingness to complete the program.
• Experience in public accounting or multinational corporate tax department is an asset.
• Experience with income tax returns for Canadian corporations and partnerships is required.
• Working understanding of indirect taxes to oversee risk, governance, compliance and audits.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Highly detail oriented.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency with tax and accounting software as well as Excel.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employee and management to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation and filing of Canadian federal and provincial income tax returns and other information returns.
• Manage Canadian, International and consolidated quarterly and annual tax accounting provisions under US GAAP.
• Manage international tax compliance, transfer pricing documentation and intercompany transactions reporting.
• Prepare responses to Canadian federal, provincial, indirect and state tax audits.
• Provide tax support and guidance to internal stakeholders while assisting with income tax projects and related research initiatives.
• Manage indirect tax compliance for various jurisdictions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

Tax software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Business/Finance

Tools

Tax software

Job description

Position Scope

We are seeking a Tax Manager to join our finance team in a dynamic and globally focused environment. This role will support tax compliance, tax accounting and tax planning initiatives across multiple jurisdictions with the main focus on Canadian tax matters. The ideal candidate will have strong technical tax expertise, experience working in multinational environments, and the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

The Tax Manager will be a key contributor responsible for many different types of tax matters in this growing company and report into the Tax Director.

What’s In It for You?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority, and we live it 3-6-5!
• Market aligned salary & bonus program
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage and employer paid premiums
• GRRSP matching program
• Paid vacation and personal time
• Tuition reimbursement program and career growth and development
• Social culture and employee events
• 1/2 Day Fridays!

Responsibilities

What You’ll Be Doing

• Oversee preparation and filing of Canadian federal and provincial income tax returns and other information returns.
• Manage Canadian, International and consolidated quarterly and annual tax accounting provisions under US GAAP.
• Manage international tax compliance, transfer pricing documentation and intercompany transactions reporting.
• Prepare responses to Canadian federal, provincial, indirect and state tax audits.
• Provide tax support and guidance to internal stakeholders while assisting with income tax projects and related research initiatives.
• Manage indirect tax compliance for various jurisdictions.

Qualifications

What Makes You the ONE

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Accounting, Business or Finance preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive tax experience.
• Accounting designation (CPA) in progress or completed preferred.
• Completed or enrolled in CPA In-Depth Tax and willingness to complete the program.
• Experience in public accounting or multinational corporate tax department is an asset.
• Experience with income tax returns for Canadian corporations and partnerships is required. Working understanding of indirect taxes, sufficient to provide enterprise oversight across risk management, governance, compliance frameworks, and audit processes.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Highly detail oriented.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency with tax and accounting software as well as Excel.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employee and management to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results.

North American Construction Group is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels safe, valued, and respected. We recognize the talent, perspective, and creative influence that diverse groups of people generate, and we encourage all people to express interest with us especially those from marginalized and underrepresented groups who might hesitate before applying. If you require accommodation in submitting interest on a role or throughout our interview process, please email us at [e-mail] to ask for assistance.

North American Construction Group acknowledges that we perform work on the Traditional Treaty 6 and 8 Territories, home to the Cree, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux and Nakota Sioux, and the Metis. We encourage members of those and all traditional lands to apply with us.