Tax Manager

Summit Employment Solutions; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Hamilton is seeking a Tax Manager to oversee tax compliance and provision preparation for Canadian and U.S. taxation. The role involves managing tax audits, providing tax assistance on corporate initiatives, and monitoring legislative changes affecting the company. Candidates should have 5-7 years of experience in tax compliance and international tax, with a strong knowledge of U.S. tax laws.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of tax compliance and international tax experience.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. tax laws and regulations.
• Experience in Accounting for Income Taxes under IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Manage preparation and filing of tax compliance for Canadian and U.S. taxation.
• Assist in the preparation of consolidated annual tax provision.
• Manage tax examinations by external auditors.

Skills

Tax compliance

Tax provision

International tax

Research

Financial modeling

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word

Job description

• Manage the preparation and timely filing of Canadian, US (Federal and State) and foreign tax compliance, with a strong focus on U.S. and Canadian taxation.
• Assist in the preparation and or review of the consolidated annual tax provision and facilitate the annual financial statement audit of tax accounts.
• Responsible for the Company's uncertain tax positions analysis and the conclusions related to global tax matters.
• Assist in the review of transfer-pricing activities, develop support related to methodologies and documentation of various intercompany and cross-border transactions.
• Management of tax installments and taxes payable for all domestic, US and foreign legal entities; working with the Company's corporate finance and foreign regional controllership teams.
• Assist with global cash tax forecasting within the Company's annual budget and strategic corporate plans.
• Manage all tax examinations by external auditors and resolve tax issues in the most cost-effective manner. Liaise with domestic & overseas accountants, auditors, tax authorities, and outside advisors.
• Report to the Director of Finance and CFO in the execution and maintenance of tax policies, tax processes and internal tax controls documentation.
• Manage and assess potential SRED and other R&D or tax credit / incentive eligibility.
• Assist with various global income tax, indirect tax, and ad hoc projects.
• Provide tax assistance on corporate development initiatives including research, modeling, due diligence, and structuring evaluations.
• Key tax support to Sales, Customer Support teams in respect of FAQ tax questions.
• Monitor legislative changes in U.S., Canada, and key international jurisdictions that may impact the Company and work with third-party advisors to address any consequences of such changes.
• Perform detailed research within US international tax and foreign tax laws, regulations, and other legal authorities and prepare memos to support the Company's tax positions.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of tax compliance, tax provision, and international tax experience for multi-national corporations or public accounting
• Must have in-depth knowledge of U.S. tax laws / regulations.
• Experience in Accounting for Income Taxes under IFRS is a must.
• Familiar with operations of international tax treaty networks and withholding tax.
• Experience with U.S. Sales tax compliance is a plus.
• Proficient with MS Office, specifically Excel and Word