Senior Manager, Canadian Tax

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Americas; Toronto; On-site; CAD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Americas seeks an experienced Senior Manager, Canadian Tax to lead all aspects of Canadian tax compliance, reporting, planning, and controversy management. You will report to the VP of Tax and Treasury for the Americas and collaborate with Finance, Legal, Treasury, and business leaders to optimize the company’s tax position.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Canadian corporate taxation, strong business acumen, and a track record of handling complex tax

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Tax, or related field required.
• CPA designation required; CPA In-Depth Tax Program preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive Canadian tax experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead Canadian federal and provincial corporate income tax return preparation, review, and filing.
• Oversee tax accounting and reporting under IFRS and/or US GAAP, including tax provisions.
• Manage GST/HST, provincial sales tax, customs, and other indirect tax obligations.
• Lead interactions with CRA and provincial tax authorities; manage audits, inquiries, objections, and appeals.
• Build relationships across Finance, Legal, Treasury, HR, and operational teams; drive process improvements and tax tech initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Tax, or related field

CPA designation

CPA In-Depth Tax Program

Tools

SAP

OneSource

CorpTax

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Manager, Canadian Tax to lead all aspects of Canadian tax compliance, reporting, planning, and controversy management. This role will report directly to the V.P. of Tax and Treasury for the Americas 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.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with deep technical expertise in Canadian corporate taxation, strong business acumen, and a proven ability to manage complex tax matters in a dynamic environment.

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Lead the preparation, review, and filing of Canadian federal and provincial corporate income tax returns.
• Oversee tax accounting and reporting under IFRS and/or US GAAP, 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.
• Identify and implement 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

• Lead 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.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors and service providers.
• Drive continuous process improvement and tax technology initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Tax, or related field.
• CPA designation.
• 8+ 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
• Leadership and people development
• 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 matching 401k.
• 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

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