Tax Manager

talisman; Oakville; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking a Manager or Director to oversee corporate tax functions in Canada. This role involves ensuring compliance, managing tax planning, and collaborating with finance teams to enhance tax processes. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and a professional accounting designation, with a strong focus on Canadian tax regulations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in corporate tax.
• Professional accounting designation required.
• Strong expertise in Canadian corporate tax laws.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and filing of corporate tax returns.
• Collaborate with tax advisors to manage tax strategies.
• Oversee tax audits and liaise with tax authorities.

Skills

Tax planning

Compliance

Strategic tax planning

Corporate tax laws

Financial reporting

Education

CPA, CGA, CMA, or CA

CICA In-Depth Tax Course

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We're working with a leading renewable energy company operating a diverse portfolio of utility-scale solar, wind, battery storage, and renewable natural gas assets across North America. With a strong presence in key energy markets, they are dedicated to advancing sustainable energy solutions, enhancing grid reliability, and driving the transition to a low-carbon future.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Manager or Director to lead key tax functions, ensuring compliance, reporting accuracy, and strategic tax planning. This role will oversee corporate tax accounting, audits, and long-term tax planning, with a primary focus on Canadian tax regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and timely filing of corporate tax returns and compliance requirements in Canada.
• Collaborate with external tax advisors and internal finance teams to manage tax planning strategies.
• Oversee the preparation of tax provisions for consolidated financial reporting under US GAAP.
• Analyze tax positions and ensure accurate reconciliation of effective tax rates versus statutory tax rates.
• Manage tax audits, coordinate responses to inquiries, and liaise with tax authorities.
• Provide guidance on tax implications for business transactions, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring.
• Develop long-term tax forecasting models and support financial planning initiatives.
• Ensure all legal entities remain in good standing with tax registrations and compliance obligations.
• Continuously evaluate and improve tax processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Stay up to date on changing tax laws and regulations to provide proactive guidance to leadership.

What We’re Looking For

• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in corporate tax, preferably within a public accounting firm or corporate tax department.
• Professional accounting designation (CPA, CGA, CMA, or CA); completion of the CICA In-Depth Tax Course is a plus.
• Strong expertise in Canadian corporate tax laws, partnerships, and trusts.
• Experience with tax planning, structuring, and compliance in a complex organizational setting.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Utilities and Services for Renewable Energy

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