Tax Manager

Internetwork Expert; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Tax Manager to lead global tax compliance and strategy. This role involves managing tax planning, ensuring compliance with Canadian and international tax laws, and collaborating with senior leadership to optimize tax structures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in tax legislation, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and safety, where your contributions will directly impact the organization’s success and employee welfare.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in tax compliance, preferably in tech or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian tax legislation and direct/indirect compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage global tax planning, compliance, and reporting activities.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on tax-efficient business structuring.

Skills

Canadian Tax legislation

Direct and indirect tax compliance

USA tax legislation

Global tax audits

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication skills

MS Excel

MS Word

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or Finance

CPA, MBA or relevant certification

Completion of the CICA In-Depth tax course

Job description

Our team at Blackline Safety is growing! As a people-driven technology company, with a mission to make sure every worker returns home safely, we drive innovation, practice resiliency, demonstrate leadership, go the extra mile for our customers, and empower our people to be their best.

Reporting to the Vice President, Accounting & Finance, with regular interaction with the Chief Financial Officer, the Tax Manager will be responsible for the Company’s global direct and indirect tax compliance along with providing strategic tax guidance for the business operations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the organization's tax global planning, compliance, and reporting activities, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.
• Develop and implement a global tax strategy aligned with the company’s business objectives.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on tax-efficient business structuring.
• Preparation and review of Canadian and International corporate tax returns and annual financial statement tax notes disclosure, in collaboration with external tax professionals.
• Supervise and review monthly, quarterly or annual tax remittances related to GST, HST, PST, USA sales and use tax, VAT, EC Sales, Intrastat etc.
• Assistance with international tax matters such as withholding taxes, information reporting returns/issues and transfer pricing.
• Assistance with global payroll taxes requirements.
• Monthly GL reconciliation of all tax accounts/GLs.
• Perform tax research on specific tax issues or transactions as required and draft memos outlining analysis, conclusion, and recommendations.
• Coordinate the response to income tax audits and sales tax audits with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Internal Revenue Services (IRS) and other tax authorities as required.
• Collaborate with the finance team to ensure adherence to finance processes and controls, emphasizing continuous process improvements and gaining efficiencies through automation.
• Manage relationships with external advisors and tax authorities.
• Remain up-to-date on current tax practices and changes in tax law.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or Finance. CPA, MBA or relevant certification preferred. Completion of the CICA In-Depth tax course would be an asset.

Experience:

Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a public mid-sized manufacturing/technology environment.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Canadian Tax legislation and reporting.
• Experience with direct and indirect tax compliance, preferably in a similar international operations environment.
• Exposure to USA tax legislation and using Avalara would be an asset.
• Experience in dealing with global tax audits.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic, entrepreneurial and fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to work independently with excellent organization skills in assuming responsibility for managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including experience in MS Excel and MS Word applications.

About Blackline Safety

Blackline Safety is a world leader in the development and manufacturing of wirelessly connected safety products. We offer the broadest and most complete portfolio available in the industry. Our products are designed to save lives and we monitor personnel working alone in populated areas, complex indoor facilities, and the remote reaches of our planet. Blackline’s products are used to keep people safe in the event of falls, missed check-ins, man-downs, and exposure to explosive or toxic gas. Our design, development, sales, marketing, support, and production are all performed in-house at our headquarters in Calgary, AB. Blackline Safety is a publicly-traded company (TSX: BLN). To learn more about our company visit www.blacklinesafety.com.

Blackline Safety is powered by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants, regardless of age, religion, race, color, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, national origin, race, or sexual orientation. We enthusiastically encourage all individuals to apply for positions that fit their passions.