Tax Manager New Halifax

Armco Capital Inc.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Armco Capital Inc. is seeking a Tax Manager to lead the tax function across the Armoyan group of companies.

The role collaborates with the VP Taxation for Canadian and US operations, ensuring proactive tax management and strategic planning across the organization. The successful candidate will have a CPA designation, a strong tax background, and experience in cross-border taxation, audit coordination, and tax provisions.

Qualifications

• CPA designation and accounting education.
• Completion of CICA tax course.
• Minimum 4+ years in tax.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication with tax authorities and internal parties.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Tax Prep and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Identify, prepare and/or review Canadian and foreign tax compliance filings.
• Manage/coordinate responses to audits by taxation authorities.
• Prepare tax provisions and supporting working papers for financial statements.
• Manage tax instalment payment program including estimates.
• Research relevant Canadian and foreign filing positions.
• Optimize tax planning opportunities to minimize taxes payable.
• Provide VP Taxation and shareholders with analysis to enable informed decisions.
• Assist management and shareholders in deal evaluation and investment decisions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

CPA designation

CICA tax course

Tools

Tax Prep

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tax Manager

Founded in 1982 by members of the Armoyan family, Armco Capital Inc. has grown into a diversified and dynamic group of companies with locations in Canada and the US. Armco continues to grow; both in business diversification, and its team of dedicated professionals.

The Tax Manager is responsible for the proactive management of the tax function across the Armoyan group of companies; and collaborates with VP Taxation in relation to management and coordination of tax related matters for the Canadian and US operations and investments.

Essential Duties:

• Identify, prepare and/or review of required Canadian and foreign tax compliance filings in a timely manner. Cross border tax experience considered an asset.
• Manage/coordinate the response to any audits/reviews being conducted by taxation authorities. Experience managing audits with various tax authorities is considered an asset.
• Prepare tax provisions and supporting working papers for financial statement reporting. Knowledge of tax provision standards under IFRS considered an asset.
• Manage tax instalment payment program including preparation of tax estimates.
• Research relevant and appropriate tax filing positions (Canadian and foreign).
• Optimize tax planning opportunities to minimize both current and future taxes payable.
• Provide VP Taxation, management, and shareholders with analysis of facts and alternatives to enable an informed decision on tax matters.
• Assist management and shareholders in deal evaluation and investment decisions.

Requirements:

• Post-secondary education in accounting including a CPA designation
• Completion of CICA, in depth tax course
• Minimum of 4+ years specializing in tax
• Strong organizational skills, ability to accomplish tasks within an agreed upon timeframe through self-direction, effective prioritization of duties and be able to store information for efficient access.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including effective communication to gather information, and respond to queries by taxation authorities and internal parties.
• Must maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail in quality of work.
• Proficient in various computer software programs (Tax Prep, Microsoft Office Suite etc.)

Armco is proud to have been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for nine consecutive years—a reflection of our commitment to growth, our people, and a supportive workplace.

We value adaptable, positive individuals who are motivated to learn and grow. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you.

While we greatly appreciate all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.