Tax Manager

Blackline Safety; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Calgary is seeking a Tax Manager to oversee global tax compliance and strategy. The role involves managing tax planning, compliance, and reporting, while collaborating with senior leadership to ensure alignment with business objectives. Candidates should have a strong background in Canadian tax legislation and experience in a similar role. This is a full-time position that offers a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Completion of the CICA In-Depth tax course would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage global tax compliance and reporting activities.
• Develop and implement a global tax strategy.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on tax-efficient structuring.

Skills

Canadian Tax legislation

Direct and indirect tax compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or Finance

CPA, MBA or relevant certification

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

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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 relatives 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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