Tax Specialist

Great Connections; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aerospace company in Mississauga is seeking a Tax Specialist to perform in-depth tax analysis and oversee insurance plans and audits. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in corporate tax compliance and hold a relevant degree. This role offers competitive compensation and an attractive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Fully paid benefits package

Generous pension plan

Employee Assistance Program

On-site gym

Free parking

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Corporate income tax compliance and provision experience.
• Ability to analyze, interpret and apply accounting rules and tax laws.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex Canadian and multi-state corporate tax returns.
• Manage and assist in all domestic and International tax audits.
• Establish strong working relations with Legal entity controllers.

Skills

Corporate income tax compliance

Tax law analysis

Advanced Excel proficiency

Education

BA / BS Degree in Accounting, Tax and / or Finance

Master of Law and / or CPA specialized in Tax

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Tax software applications

Job description

Our client, a global, integrated aerospace company currently seeking a Tax Specialist to join our Corporate office team!

Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this role involves in-depth technical analysis in all tax areas, with a special focus on the company's domestic and global tax consequences.

As a key member of the Corporate Finance team, the individual will also oversee the company's insurance plans and international tax audits.

• Working Location : Mississauga, ON
• Competitive salary with attractive benefits package (fully company paid)
• Generous Company pension plan
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program, On-site gym and free parking

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex, Canadian and multi-state corporate tax returns
• Review tax filings prepared by an outside service provider to ensure the accurate reporting of income taxes
• Obtain and manage forms and ordinances from various jurisdictions
• Preparing quarterly estimated tax payment requirements and filings
• Process extensions, tax returns and tax payment requisitions
• Apply knowledge to understand potential tax issues and recognize and communicate potential risks and potential changes in the tax policy
• Research complicated tax law and accounting principles and draft and / or review technical memos or outlines
• Support in preparing year end and quarterly IAS 12, analysis and reviewing to ensure consolidated tax provision is timely and accurately forecasted and reported in accordance with IFRS, including deferred tax roll forwards
• Establish strong working relations with Legal entity controllers and Business Unit finance areas in order to understand the mechanics of the general ledger, sub-systems and other data sources
• Work with financial reporting group on financial statement tax disclosures, including tax rate reconciliation and deferred tax detail
• Support with necessary tax research to understand domestic and international positions and the impact those positions have on global effective tax rate
• Assist Business Units in resolving tax and tax compliance issues as they arise
• Manage and assist in all domestic and International tax audits, performing critical analysis of all proposed positions
• Review of prospective business to ascertain potential new reporting requirements and issues
• Work with Brokers and the Business Units to gather & review renewal information for corporate insurance arrangements
• Working with the CFO to report to the organization on cover arrangements, premiums and recoveries
• Review and negotiate contractual insurance obligations placed on the organization
• Instruct Broker to arrange and place appropriate insurance programs to protect the organization
• Manage the liability claims notification process to insurers so that the insurers have sufficient information to investigate claims and monitor the effectiveness of the insurer’s claims handling service
• You may also take on other roles or responsibilities which contribute to the efficient running of the team, financial management

Position Requirements

• 5+ years of Corporate income tax compliance and provision experience in Public Accounting or a corporate tax department
• Ability to analyze, interpret and apply accounting rules, tax laws, regulations, rulings and court decisions

Experience with including Microsoft Office Suite, advanced proficiency with Excel, Word, and other tax software applications and research tools

• BA / BS Degree in Accounting, Tax and / or Finance
• Master of Law and / or CPA specialized in Tax

We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and / or mental disabilities. If you require accommodation throughout the hiring process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.

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