Senior Tax Advisor

Teck Resources Limited; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 119,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Tax Advisor to minimize corporate tax costs through effective compliance and strategic tax planning. This role involves preparing and filing tax returns, managing audits, and providing advisory services to various departments. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills, with a solid understanding of tax laws and financial reporting. Join a company that values diversity and offers a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic and sustainable organization.

Benefits

Annual Performance Bonus

Profit Share Plan

Health Spending Account

Personal Spending Account

Extended Health Care

Dental and Vision Care

Life Insurance and Disability Coverage

Paid Sick Leave

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of corporate tax compliance experience required.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and financial statement provisions.

Responsibilities

• Minimize tax compliance costs by ensuring timely tax returns.
• Develop and improve tax provision models with an emphasis on automation.

Skills

Corporate Tax Compliance

Financial Reporting

Tax Research

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional Tax Certification

Tools

MS Excel

SAP

D365

Power BI

Alteryx

Tableau

Job description

Teck is a leading Canadian resource company focused on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love.

Reporting to the Director, Global Tax Reporting & Strategy, the Senior Tax Advisor is accountable for contributing to minimizing corporate tax costs by effective tax compliance, including the timely review, preparation and filing of tax returns; handling of government audits and appeal of tax assessments; management of tax installments and balances; financial reporting relating to taxes; researching tax matters; and providing timely advice. The Senior Tax Advisor will be assigned a core portfolio of reporting entity files within the Teck Canadian group. The successful candidate will be responsible for: Income and Mineral Tax returns and Corporate tax provisions, which could be larger than $250 million.

Responsibilities

1. Minimizes tax compliance costs by ensuring the completion of corporate tax, mining tax and information returns, including special tax elections; ensures tax payments and installments are made on a timely basis; evaluates and makes recommendations on tax alternatives, including discretionary deduction claims and tax incentives, to optimize corporate tax results.
2. Contributes to lower tax costs by managing the timeliness and completeness of reporting of required information by various earning centers and head office departments to satisfy the accountabilities described in the item above and by being adaptable to those centers and departments when tax advice is requested.
3. Completes quarterly legal entity current and deferred tax provisions and reconciles balance sheet tax accounts accurately and on a timely basis; contributes to the completion of the quarterly consolidated current and deferred tax provisions and other tax-related information for financial reporting.
4. Develops, maintains, and continuously improves models for tax provisions, tax returns and forecasting purposes with emphasis on automation.
5. Identifies tax planning and problem-solving opportunities through the ongoing review and research of tax positions and recommends effective courses of action.
6. Leads all aspects of government tax audits, reassessments, and objections.
7. Provides effective cash management of tax balances with government authorities, tax refunds, and payments to minimize interest costs.
8. Provides direct and indirect tax advisory (e.g. Sales Tax, SRED, Transfer Pricing, Global Mobility, Employee benefits, etc.) to other head office departments.
9. Monitors changes in Canadian tax laws, judicial interpretations, government administrative policies and accounting standards and evaluates their impact on corporate tax filings and tax provisions.
10. Supervises and reviews the work of other Tax staff members as assigned.
11. Performs special assignments, including analysis and presentation of findings in a concise manner, as requested from time to time.
12. Provides limited temporary vacation/leave coverage for other members of the Tax group.

Qualifications

1. Solid understanding of IFRS and financial statement tax provisions for external reporting.
2. Minimum 5 seasons of corporate tax compliance and/or provision experience.
3. Experience with large publicly traded business enterprises is preferred.
4. Experience with electronic tax research tools and return preparation software.
5. Proven track record of working independently and contributing to team objectives.
6. Self-motivated with critical attention to detail.
7. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
8. Strong organizational, analytical capabilities and problem-solving skills.
9. Ability to multitask and work under pressure in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
10. Advanced MS Excel skills. A solid understanding of large ERP systems (SAP, D365, and/or JDE) and consolidation platforms (OneStream or HFM) and/or sophisticated data analytical and visualization tools (Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau) is a definite asset.

Why Join Us?

At Teck, we offer more than just a job – we provide a pathway to personal and professional enrichment. With captivating projects set against stunning backdrops, a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, and boundless opportunities to learn and grow, joining us means embracing a fulfilling and dynamic career adventure.

Teck employees receive access to our total rewards program and comprehensive benefits package that promote physical, mental, financial, and emotional well-being. This includes but is not limited to:

• Annual Performance Bonus
• Profit Share Plan
• Health Spending Account
• Personal Spending Account
• Extended Health Care
• Dental and Vision Care
• Life Insurance and Disability Coverage
• Paid Sick Leave, Vacation and Holidays
• Virtual Telemedicine and additional support for overall well-being
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Salary Range: $119,000 - $147,000

The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

About Teck

At Teck, we value diversity. Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person’s unique perspective and contribution.

Teck is one of Canada's leading mining companies, focused on providing products that are essential to building a better quality of life for people around the globe.

Our commitment to our people is why Teck has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for seven consecutive years, listed as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People and named to the 2024 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index. The pursuit of sustainability guides Teck's approach to business and we are proud to be recognized as one of the 2024 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations by Corporate Knights. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TECK.A and TECK.B and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TECK.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.