Senior Tax Associate

FYidoctors; Calgary; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Senior Tax Associate to review corporate tax returns and provide guidance on tax issues. The role requires a CPA designation and at least 3 years of corporate tax experience. This is a remote position open to candidates across Canada, offering a comprehensive benefits package, professional growth opportunities, and a people-first culture.

Benefits

Two free pairs of glasses and lenses per year

Ongoing growth and development opportunities

Community support initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year post designation experience in corporate tax.
• Previous experience in a public accounting firm is preferred.
• Experience with multinational enterprises considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Review corporate tax returns and prepare annual filings.
• Research tax issues and prepare memos.
• Work with M&A team on tax planning considerations.

Skills

Corporate tax experience

Knowledge of Canadian tax laws

Advanced proficiency in Excel

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business (accounting or finance)

CPA designation

CICA In-depth tax course

Tools

TaxPrep software

CCH iFirm

Job description

Join our team as a Senior Tax Associate! In this role you’ll review corporate tax returns, provide review notes and complete projects within deadlines. You’ll research tax issues using primary sources of information, including preparation of memos within deadlines.

This position is open to candidates located anywhere in Canada.

What Will You Be Doing?

Tax Compliance

• Reviewing monthly indirect tax (GST/HST/PST/QST/Sales and Use tax) filings and reconciliations across Canadian and US entities, and approve/post associated journal entries
• Reviewing and preparing annual corporate tax returns across multiple entities and liaise with external tax advisors and auditors as needed
• Coordinating assistance to doctors undergoing CRA and/or provincial audits where needed
• Reviewing Canadian and US tax provision and year end tax note disclosures, and approve/post associated journal entries

Tax Planning and Advisory

• Working closely with the M&A team to advise on tax considerations and suggest tax planning
• Monitoring and reporting on changes in tax legislation
• Identifying and implementing opportunities for tax planning
• Tax presentations to senior executives and board members
• Researching tax issues related to various business initiatives as needed

Process Improvement

• Identifying and implementing processes and process efficiencies/controls to ensure accuracy and completeness of work performed by tax team
• Developing and implementing best practices to enhance the efficiency of tax operations

Cross Team Collaboration

• Supporting onboarding of new doctors acting as a subject matter expert on tax driven doctor compensation models
• Working with other business operation leaders (IT, Financial Reporting etc.) to identify and resolve tax issues as they arise

As the Successful Candidate You Have:

• A bachelor’s degree in business (accounting or finance)
• CPA designation is required
• Minimum 1 year post designation experience
• 3+ years experience in corporate tax
• Completed or pursuing CICA In-depth tax course
• Previous experience working in Canadian tax preferably in a public accounting firm
• Tax planning and compliance associated with purchase and sale of private companies
• Strong knowledge of Canadian tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements
• Knowledge and experience in US tax and cross border tax issues and compliance a strong asset
• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Experience preparing and filing corporate tax returns using TaxPrep software or CCH iFirm
• Experience with large private company tax services
• Experience with multinational enterprises is considered an asset
• Exposure to international tax and transfer pricing is considered an asset
• Excellent planning, analytical, interpersonal, decision making, and communication (both verbal and written) skills
• Self-starter with strong problem solving and organizational skills
• Help develop new ideas and propose innovative solutions to problems
• Collaborate and build relationships with teammates with cross functional teams
• Uphold the company’s code of ethics
• Strong focus on accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks

How You'll Benefit working at our Home Office:

• A comprehensive total rewards package, including two free pairs of glasses and lenses per year
• A coaching culture that fosters ongoing growth and development opportunities
• A people-first culture, (but dogs are also welcome)
• An organization that gives back locally and nationally, and supports you in doing so as well

Why You Should Join Us:

FYihealth group is Canada's leading diversified healthcare organization comprised of FYidoctors, Visique, BonLook, and solis optics. Doctor-led, professionally managed, and patient-focused, the organization concentrates on delivering outstanding eye care with patient-centric products and services. Our purpose is to enhance the lives of our patients. We are Canada’s fastest-growing eye care provider with our Canadian-owned ophthalmic lens manufacturing facility and distribution center.

At FYihealth group, our core values are Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Opportunity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are happy to provide accommodations, should they be required, at any point in the application process. If you require an accommodation, please let yourrecruiter know. All accommodation information will be kept confidential and used to ensure an accessible candidate experience and team member experience.