Senior Tax Advisor

Swim Recruiting; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 119,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a tax expert to enhance their compliance and reporting functions. This pivotal role involves preparing and filing tax returns, managing audits, and providing strategic tax advisory services. With a focus on process improvement and automation, you will work within a dynamic environment that values accuracy and insight. The ideal candidate will have a Canadian CPA designation and significant experience in corporate tax compliance. Join a forward-thinking organization that offers a robust compensation package, including bonuses and benefits, while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Bonus

Profit Share

RRSP Health Spending Account

3 Weeks Vacation

Extended Health Benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of corporate tax compliance experience in a public company.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and tax reporting for financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file corporate and mining tax returns, ensuring timely payments.
• Lead government tax audits and manage compliance with tax legislation.

Skills

Tax Compliance

Tax Reporting

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Canadian CPA designation

CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Course Level III

Tools

Excel

SAP

D365

JDE

Power BI

Alteryx

Tableau

Job description

Step into a key role where your tax expertise will drive compliance, reporting, and consolidation across a complex, publicly traded organization. From corporate and mining tax filings to provision modeling and analytics, you’ll help shape a high-performing tax function rooted in accuracy, insight, and continuous improvement.

Who - the Company:
Established and reputable international public mining company headquartered in Vancouver.

What - the Role:

• Prepare and file corporate, mining, and information tax returns, including tax elections; ensure timely payments and identify opportunities to optimize tax positions through planning, incentives, and discretionary claims.
• Prepare quarterly current and deferred tax provisions at the legal entity and consolidated level, ensuring accurate reconciliations and financial reporting compliance.
• Maintain and enhance tax models for provisions, filings, and forecasting, with a focus on automation and process improvement.
• Provide direct and indirect tax advisory (e.g., Sales Tax, SRED, Transfer Pricing), and support various departments with responsive, practical tax guidance.
• Lead and manage government tax audits, reassessments, objections, and ensure efficient cash and interest cost management with tax authorities.
• Monitor and assess changes in tax legislation, judicial rulings, and accounting standards to ensure compliance and minimize risk.
• Supervise tax staff, support special projects, and provide vacation/leave coverage within the team as needed.

Who - the Candidate:

• Canadian CPA designation with completion of CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Course Level III.
• Minimum five years of corporate tax compliance and/or provision experience, ideally within a public company environment.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and tax reporting for financial statements.
• Proficient with tax research tools, return preparation software, and advanced Excel skills.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, D365, JDE), consolidation platforms (OneStream, HFM), and/or data analytics tools (Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau) is an asset.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

How Much:
$119,000 - $135,000 + robust compensation package - bonus, profit share, RRSP health spending account, 3 weeks vacation, extended health

Where:
Vancouver, Hybrid work model of in-office/remote, 3 days onsite

When & How to Apply:
This search is moving very quickly, and interviews start immediately! Swim will be presenting short-listed candidates directly to the hiring team for consideration. If you already have a Recruiter at Swim, please reach out very soon. If you do yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit APPLY NOW and send us your resume.