Specialist, US Tax

RECRUITMENT PARTNERS; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is looking for an experienced Specialist in US Tax to join a prominent client in Calgary. This pivotal role involves leading tax matters, ensuring compliance with various regulations, and developing strategies to optimize tax positions. The position also allows for hybrid or remote work flexibility and emphasizes strong analytical skills and inter-departmental collaboration.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of US tax laws is essential.
• Strong analytical skills required.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Manage preparation and review of U.S. tax returns including compliance.
• Develop and implement tax planning strategies.
• Monitor legislative changes affecting tax compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Understanding of US tax laws

Collaboration

Job description

Our client is in search of an experienced Specialist, US Tax to join their team in Calgary. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading and advising on US tax matters, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and optimizing tax strategies to support business objectives. This role requires a deep understanding of US tax laws, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across various departments. This role offers flexibility of a hybrid or remote work schedule.

Your success will be defined by your ability to :

• Manage, including preparation and review, the filing of U.S. federal, applicable state, and local tax returns, including cross border tax compliance filings
• Prepare and review of the U.S. tax provisions and analysis under IFRS for financial reporting purposes.
• Develop and implement tax planning strategies to minimize tax liabilities and optimize tax positions
• Provide U.S. tax advice and support with business transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings and domestic or cross-border financing
• Monitor and analyze changes in tax legislation
• Manage and coordinate tax audits and inquiries by federal, state, and local tax authorities
• Prepare and present responses to tax notices and audit findings
• Work closely with the Finance, Legal, and Business Development teams to provide tax insights and support on various projects and initiatives