Senior Tax Manager

Bell Canada Enterprises; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading telecommunications company as part of the BCE Tax Group, managing tax affairs including income and sales taxes. This role requires collaboration with various teams and offers the opportunity to work on special projects. Ideal candidates will have a strong accounting background and at least 5 years of corporate tax experience.

Benefits

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant corporate tax experience.
• Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.
• Strong accounting skills required.

Responsibilities

• Review monthly, quarterly, and year-end tax provisions.
• Prepare corporate tax returns and partnership information returns.
• Responsible for government audits and queries.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

University degree with professional accounting designation

Master’s Degree in tax or CICA In-Depth tax course I and II

Tools

Microsoft Office

Taxprep

SAP

Alteryx

AI tools

Job description

At Bell, our purpose is to advance how Canadians connect with each other and the world. We achieve this by providing consumers and businesses with the best network technologies in the world, innovative digital solutions, and seamless customer experiences. It’s all developed and delivered by the members of #TeamBell, and we’re always on the lookout for people with great skills and experiences.

We value diversity and provide a supportive, inclusive community where all team members can succeed. Through our commitment to environmental, social, and governance initiatives, you will feel good about the greater impact you will have—making every day better for people as they connect, work, learn, and play.

Join us. You belong at Bell.

Be part of the team that drives the achievement of our strategic objectives. You’ll work collaboratively with a team of professionals, managing the performance and risk profile of Bell, balancing the needs of customers, investors, and team members with long-term business success.

Summary

The BCE Tax Group is responsible for managing all of the tax affairs of the BCE / Bell group of companies, including income, sales, and utility taxes. The BCE Tax Group also participates in special projects involving Legal, Treasury, M&A, and Operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Review of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end tax provision of Canadian corporations;
2. Preparation of annual true-up entries for Canadian corporations;
3. Preparation and documentation of corporate tax returns and partnership information returns, and other tax documents for Canadian corporations and partnerships (e.g., tax elections, disclosures, 2% tax on share buyback, etc);
4. Responsible for the monthly tax installments of Canadian corporations;
5. Responsible for government audits of Canadian corporations, including answering queries and drafting memos in support of tax positions;
6. Responsible for monthly and annual budget, long-term plan, and cash taxes forecast of Canadian corporations;
7. Perform research on tax issues and prepare/review memos in support of tax positions;
8. Calculation of adjusted cost base / paid-up capital in Canadian entities;
9. Assist the Tax Director or VP Taxation in special projects, as required.

Critical Qualifications

1. University degree with professional accounting designation or lawyer title with strong accounting skills;
2. Master’s Degree in tax or CICA In-Depth tax course I and II completed (or equivalent);
3. Minimum of 5 years of relevant corporate tax experience;
4. Solid organizational and interpersonal skills;
5. Computer literate (Microsoft Office, Taxprep);
6. Knowledge of SAP, Alteryx, and AI tools is an asset;
7. In the course of their duties, this person will be required to interact with French & English speaking stakeholders across Canada.

Employee Referral Program

Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.