Senior Tax Manager, Canada Sales Tax

DMA - DuCharme; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tax consulting field seeks a Senior Tax Manager to oversee Canada Sales Tax reviews and client relations. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to engage in business development while working in a supportive employee-owned environment that emphasizes work-life balance.

Benefits

Employee stock ownership program

Generous PTO package

Paid volunteer time off

Focus on work/life balance and mental health

Qualifications

• 7-10 years’ professional experience preferably in accounting or tax.
• Experience with Canadian Indirect Tax (GST/HST/QST/PST) preferable.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conducts Canada Sales Tax (GST/HST/QST/PST) reviews for clients.
• Prepares written reports and represents clients during audits.
• Manages client account management for assigned clients.

Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics

CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

This is a hybrid position with a mix of in office and work from home.

Why are long tenures and low turnover rates the norm at DMA? When you are an employee-owned company, you are all about your employees, and here is proof:

• Employee stock ownership program eligibility begins day one of employment. ESOP contribution is targeted at 6% of your annual compensation.
• Generous PTO package plus 1 paid floating holiday and 1 day of paid volunteer time off.
• Leadership team invested in the development, success, and happiness of our employees.
• "Live and work like a DMA Employee-Owner”: We focus on work/life balance, mental health, and the overall wellness of our employees.

Position Summary

The Senior Tax Manager conducts Canada Sales Tax (GST/HST/QST/PST) reviews for DMA clients and provides other Federal and Provincial tax consulting services. Participates in business development efforts and has account management responsibility for assigned clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews client records for Canada sales tax refund potential, credits, deficiency assessments, and procedural recommendations
• Prepares written reports supporting DMA’s position for Federal/Provincial taxing authorities; reviews and submits periodic status reports to clients; prepares Letters of Findings for clients
• Works with Federal/Provincial tax officials to achieve maximum tax savings
• Participates in business development efforts
• Responsible for client account management on assigned clients
• Updates work-in-process reports
• Represents clients during audits and in hearings with Federal/Provincial taxing authorities
• Conducts on-site inspection of client plants and operations
• Manages, coordinates, and reviews activities of team members
• Maintains excellent knowledge of Federal/Provincial tax laws, regulations, and court decisions
• Researches complex tax issues
• Assist business development team in scoping and developing customized solutions for new and prospective clients

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field required
• CPA (CGA, CMA, CA) designation preferred
• 7-10 years’ professional experience preferably in accounting or tax
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Experience with Canadian Indirect Tax (GST/HST/QST/PST) preferably
• Experience researching tax questions and issues
• Demonstrated problem solving skills; intermediate verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and maintain exceptional attention to detail
• Travel as required (between 25-50%, approximately)