Senior Tax Advisor

ALSTOM Gruppe; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Senior Tax Advisor to join their dynamic Canadian Tax team. In this pivotal role, you will ensure tax compliance and efficiency across diverse operations while tackling challenging tax matters. Collaborating with various stakeholders, you'll have the opportunity to optimize tax efficiency and contribute to the success of a forward-thinking organization. If you're passionate about tax and ready to make a significant impact in a growing company, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive and grow in your career.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in corporate tax compliance and accounting.
• Professional accounting designation (CPA) is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Canadian income tax returns and other relevant tax forms.
• Provide comprehensive tax support to business units on various tax matters.

Skills

Tax Compliance

Tax Planning

Analytical Skills

Bilingual (French and English)

Education

Professional accounting designation (CPA)

Masters in Taxation

CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Course

Tools

Taxprep

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

Location: Montreal, QC, CA

Company: Alstom

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Alstom is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Tax Advisor to join our Canadian Tax team. In this key role, you will be an integral part of ensuring the tax compliance and efficiency of Alstom's diverse operations across Canada. You will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of challenging tax matters, collaborate with various stakeholders, and contribute to the success of a dynamic and growing organization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Tax Compliance and Tax Accounting:
   1. Prepare and review Canadian income tax returns and other relevant tax forms for Alstom entities.
   2. Prepare and review tax provisions in accordance with IFRS, and provide support to external auditors as needed.
   3. Manage and coordinate income tax and sales tax audits.
   4. Work with external consultants to prepare tax credit claims, such as SR&ED.
   5. Analyze transfer pricing for intercompany transactions and prepare related documentation.
2. Tax Planning and Advisory:
   1. Provide comprehensive tax support to business units on a variety of tax matters, including corporate tax, indirect tax, and cross-border transactions.
   2. Identify and implement tax planning opportunities to optimize tax efficiency.
   3. Research and analyze complex tax issues and provide recommendations.
3. Other:
   1. Stay up-to-date on changes in tax legislation and regulations, and assess their potential impacts on Alstom's operations.
   2. Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including tax authorities, Finance, Treasury, Legal, Procurement, etc.
   3. Contribute to the continuous improvement of tax processes and systems within the organization.

Qualifications:

1. Professional accounting designation (CPA) is required.
2. In-depth tax specialization (CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Course or Masters in Taxation) is preferred.
3. 5-7 years of experience in corporate tax compliance and accounting.
4. Proficient with Taxprep and Microsoft Excel.
5. Experience with SAP is an asset.
6. Bilingual (French and English).

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note:

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.