Senior Manager, Taxation

Metergy Solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully company-covered health and dental benefits from day 1

Company-funded Health Spending Account

DPSP and RRSP matching

Support for continuous learning

Paid personal and sick days

Summer hours

Company-sponsored social events

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company based in Toronto is seeking a Manager of Taxation to oversee all Canadian and US tax filings and compliance. You will lead tax-related initiatives, manage a team, and ensure compliance with tax regulations while developing tax planning strategies. Ideal candidates will have a CPA designation, a minimum of 5 years' experience in tax, and strong analytical skills. The company offers comprehensive health benefits, a retirement plan, and support for continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in tax, with significant exposure to both Canadian and US tax matters.
• Knowledge of commodity tax regulations.
• Experience with SR&ED filings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and review of all Canadian tax returns and filings.
• Manage US federal and state tax filings.
• Coordinate and review cross-border tax reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Decision-making

Education

CPA designation (Canada)

Completion of In-Depth tax program

Tools

TaxPrep

MS Office (Word and Excel)

Job description

As the Manager of Taxation, you will be responsible for managing all Canadian and US tax filings and provisions, as well as overseeing tax-related accounting and compliance matters. In addition, you will research, develop, and implement tax initiatives impacting our organization, requiring advanced knowledge of both Canadian and US tax laws, exceptional analytical skills, and proven leadership in guiding teams and managing cross-border taxation issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and review of all Canadian tax returns and filings, including SR&ED claims, T106s
• Manage US federal and state tax filings, including Forms 1042 and 1120
• Coordinate and review cross‑border tax reporting and calculations/analysis, including T1134, surplus calculations and transfer pricing
• Work closely with the reporting team to prepare all period‑end tax provisions, supporting schedules and financial statement note disclosures
• Assist the financial planning team by preparing all tax projections required as part of the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and strategic plan processes
• Act as the lead for all CRA and IRS income and commodity tax related inquiries
• Serve as the first point of contact with external auditors for all tax‑related issues and inquiries
• Research taxation issues, assess the impact of changes in Canadian and US tax legislation, and provide recommendations as required
• Develop and implement tax planning strategies for Canadian and US tax efficiency, including structuring cross‑border transactions
• Work closely with the Director of Finance and external tax advisors on tax structuring for mergers and acquisitions along with annual tax planning strategies
• Complete special projects as required

Qualifications

• CPA designation (Canada) required; US CPA considered an asset
• Completion of the In‑Depth tax program
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in tax, with significant exposure to both Canadian and US tax matters
• Knowledge of commodity tax regulations
• Experience with SR&ED filings
• Knowledge of US federal and state tax regimes an asset
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• A self‑starter with strong attention to detail and a focus on meeting deadlines
• Ability to prioritize, solve, and where appropriate, elevate issues
• Strong decision‑making and analytical skills
• Proficiency with TaxPrep and MS Office, specifically Word and Excel

Benefits & Perks

• Fully company‑covered health and dental benefits from day 1
• Company‑funded Health Spending Account
• Plan for retirement with Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP) and RRSP matching
• Support for continuous learning and professional development
• Paid personal and sick days on top of vacation days
• Summer hours to enjoy the weather
• Company‑sponsored social events and more

Our recruitment process includes accommodation for applicants with disabilities. All accommodations will consider the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability and are available upon request.