Manager, Tax Compliance

Suncor; Calgary; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Pension and savings plans

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Suncor Energy, based in Calgary, seeks a senior tax leader to direct corporate tax strategy and governance. You will lead a skilled tax team and partner with Finance to manage compliance and reporting for Canadian and international tax matters.

The role emphasizes strategic oversight, stakeholder engagement, and developing talent within a premier energy company focused on responsible growth and community impact.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate taxation with leadership responsibilities.
• CPA designation with In-Depth Tax Program completed.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian income tax legislation, compliance, and reporting.
• Exposure to IAS 12 and income tax accounting; U.S. and international taxation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing tax team.
• Oversee corporate income tax returns and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Support preparation of legal entity tax provisions with business stakeholders.
• Partner with Finance to deliver tax compliance deliverables.
• Drive implementation and optimization of tax technology solutions and controls.
• Develop and execute tax risk management and governance strategies.
• Provide strategic tax advice on initiatives and transactions.
• Represent the company in external tax forums and industry associations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation with In-Depth Tax Program

Tools

TaxPrep

SAP S4

Job description

At Suncor, we produce and provide energy.

When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.

At Suncor, our Tax team plays a critical role in supporting business performance, managing risk, and ensuring compliance in a complex and evolving regulatory environment. As a senior tax leader, you will provide strategic direction across tax compliance, reporting, governance, and risk management while leading a team of highly skilled tax professionals. This is an opportunity to influence key business decisions, shape tax strategy, and represent Suncor with external stakeholders, industry associations, and government bodies. If you're a collaborative leader with deep technical expertise and a passion for developing people, we'd love to hear from you.

What we offer

• Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching
• Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being
• Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development

Minimum Requirements

• 10 to15+ years of progressive experience in corporate taxation, including leadership experience managing and developing teams
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• CPA designation required, with completion of the CPA In-Depth Tax Program
• Deep knowledge of Canadian Income Tax legislation, tax compliance, and tax reporting requirements
• Strong understanding of IAS 12 and income tax accounting principles; exposure to U.S. and international taxation is considered an asset
• Experience with tax technology solutions and tax compliance software such as TaxPrep, SAP S4 or equivalent systems
• Proven ability to influence business decisions through strategic thinking, risk management, sound judgment, and strong stakeholder relationship skills

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of tax professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Oversee the preparation and filing of corporate income tax returns and ensure compliance with all applicable tax regulations
• Support the preparation and review of legal entity tax provisions, working collaboratively with team members and business stakeholders
• Partner with Finance and other business functions to support tax compliance deliverables
• Drive the implementation and optimization of tax technology solutions, processes, and controls to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Develop and execute tax risk management and governance strategies to protect the organization and ensure compliance
• May provide strategic tax advice on business initiatives, transactions, and emerging tax legislation to support organizational objectives
• Represent the company externally through industry associations, and professional tax forums

Location and other Key Details

• This is an office-based role. You will work out of our Calgary head office, located in the Suncor Energy Centre at 150 – 6th Ave S.W
• Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday
• Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines, and the pay band will generally be based on years of experience and scope of work

Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.