US Income Tax Manager

Join our team

We are practical and creative, providing innovative solutions in our quest to be the leading in-house Taxation team, globally. Our team takes pride in driving operational excellence, best practices, and optimum results, which contribute to business growth and exceptional customer and team member experiences. The TELUS Tax team provides critical expertise, consultation and counsel to the various entities and business groups, domestic and international, within TELUS. As trusted advisors, we help support complex business transactions with insights and recommendations that influence decisions made by stakeholder and senior leaders.

Here’s the impact you’ll make and what we’ll accomplish together

Reporting to the Senior Manager US Taxation, the US Income Tax Manager will be part of a team of over 60 tax professionals, 6 of which are US income tax professionals and will leverage their in-depth knowledge of US income taxation primarily with respect to US income tax return filings, audits, assessments, and appeals. You will provide US income tax advice and ensure initiatives are tax compliant and, as appropriate, develop and implement strategies and systems to minimize the overall tax burden and risk to TELUS.

Here’s how

• Assist in managing TELUS’ International Tax risk while complying with our tax laws, and working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Review and analyze corporate financial records, research and determine proper tax treatment for a wide variety of transactions, prepare and/or review US Federal and state income tax returns, and review assessments and tax payments.
• Prepare and/or review TELUS and subsidiaries’ quarterly and year-end financial statement tax provisions and compliance with SOX.
• Prepare and/or review all required US tax compliance forms for foreign entities, such as forms 5471s, 5472s, as well as calculations for GILTI, FDII, subpart F, BEAT, and FTC.
• Calculate earnings and profits and maintain tax attribute data.
• Support the management of audits conducted by US Taxation authorities including pro-actively liaising with government authorities in relation to audit or other issues or queries, reviewing reassessment proposals, researching legislation, preparing position papers, filing objections, negotiating resolutions and supporting litigation.
• Pro-actively support a broad range of internal initiatives as they relate to income taxation including mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, corporate reorganizations, process and efficiency initiatives, and treasury financing activities.
• Review agreements and contracts to drive compliant and preferential income tax outcomes for TELUS.
• Actively support systems implementation and other projects with a view to optimizing our taxation outcomes.

You’re the missing piece of the puzzle

• Valued for your minimum of 5 years of US domestic, inbound and outbound income tax experience, in-depth US income tax knowledge and strong technical competence.
• Strong ability to analyze and research complex issues from a tax perspective and develop creative solutions to optimize income tax positions.
• Strong financial and tax accounting knowledge.
• Commended for your ability to take initiative and ownership of challenges and opportunities and see them through to resolution.
• Known for your ability to foster strong relationships with and influence a diverse range of stakeholders at all levels.
• Recognized as a strong communicator who conveys insights, concepts, and ideas in a clear, simple, and concise manner.
• Respected as a collaborative partner who cultivates positive relationships and influences others, including senior leaders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to scope out difficult tasks, set objectives and goals, develop schedules, prioritize multiple activities, and anticipate roadblocks.
• Able to manage multiple deliverables to meet deadlines and goals in a fast-paced, complex and ever-changing environment.
• Appreciated for your curiosity and learning mindset, initiative, creativity and drive for continuous process improvement, and adaptability when faced with change and/or ambiguity.

Great-to-haves

• Undergraduate degree and CPA (US or Canadian) designation.
• Completion of in-depth US income tax training.
• Skilled in US income tax software (Onesource or other tax preparation software), SAP, Excel, PowerPoint, and other common software applications including Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.
• Comfortable with or enthusiastically willing to learn new technology platforms and evolving automated intelligence technologies such as prompt engineering with Generative Artificial Intelligence software, e.g. Chat-GPT.

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Salary Range:

Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan:

Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance, and experience. In addition, TELUS offers rewarding benefits, which may vary per job function, such as:

• Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family.
• Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both.
• Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs.
• Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve.
• Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills.
• And much more …

Please note that the compensation shown in the job posting may be subject to change in 2025.

A bit about us

We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world.

You’ll find our engaging, high-performance culture personally fulfilling, professionally challenging, and financially rewarding. We’re committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability. Your unique contributions and talents will be valued and respected here. When you join our team, you’re helping us make the future friendly.

Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.

People & Culture, Finance and Corporate Affairs

Across People & Culture, Finance and Corporate Affairs, we are the diverse and talented team responsible for making sure TELUS is managed as a world-leading organization.

We are honoured to be recognized

140,000+
Team members worldwide

12
# of years voted One of Canada’s Best Corporate Citizens

Accessibility

TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.