Manager Taxation

The Manager Taxation is responsible for all aspects relating to the companys tax reporting systems. This includes establishing and maintaining tax records preparing tax returns and other related management reports as well as ensuring that the internal and external tax reporting system is accurate and complete for reporting and compliance purposes. Compliance includes providing required financial information to federal provincial and foreign taxation authorities. This role also develops and implements taxplanning strategies to minimize company tax liabilities and participates in financial accounting and management functions such as maintaining management reports and posting journal entries.

Note: This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule after 90 days of onsite work and onboarding. Employee will be subject to the terms of the Flexible Work Policy Agreement.

What youll do

• Prepares and provides analysis on all aspects relating to the companys tax reporting requirements including preparation of annual monthly and periodic reports as required by various tax authorities. Ensures that all external submissions and filings are provided on an accurate and timely basis.
• Supports the companys efforts in preparing the annual Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit claim.
• Develops comprehensive tax provision working papers to support periodic and annual journal entries and financial statement reports.
• Ensures effective tax system and controls are in place. Coordinates tax accounting functions within the financial reporting department.
• Evaluates and establishes policies and procedures regarding compliance reporting to federal provincial and foreign tax authorities. Ensures that policies and procedures are in accordance with evolving regulations legal requirements and industry trends.
• Develops accurate tax forecasting models to support key business decisions.
• Supports tax planning initiatives for the company and its parent organization to meet organizational goals.
• Acts as the internal advisor for all tax related matters.
• Responsible for ensuring tax related transactions are completed in all respects recommends changes in tracking accounting information and implements changes as required.
• Supports any new systems integration that is designed to improve financial reporting information flow and management analysis in accordance with established corporate goals.
• Works with the senior management team to implement corporate goals and objectives.

What youll bring

• CPA designation together with a demonstrated technical proficiency in corporate taxation.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a tax role with supervisory experience.
• Knowledge in technical taxation and accounting with the ability to confidently and effectively integrate and align optimum tax strategies with business strategies.
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of financial and taxation practices and procedures.
• Understanding of governmental regulations and reporting requirements.
• Ability to organize coordinate and direct projects.
• Verbal and written communications skills.
• Computer literate including advanced Excel and knowledge in JD Edwards and/or Oracle.
• Experience with SR&ED an asset.

Why youll love working here

• This is a fulltime permanent position. With multiple operations and longterm projects Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come.
• In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan matching this role provides you a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidates experience.
• We also provide the bestinclass health and wellness benefits package for this position including things such as extended health care (i.e. paramedical services for massage therapy speech therapy mental health coverage physiotherapy and more) dental care vision care life insurance medical leave coverage parental leave coverage childcare benefit partnership $500 personal spending account and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Parking is included and to assist those that are using transit we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick up and drop off points around North Vancouver.

The estimated salary for this position is $122700 $147200. In determining final salary Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidates skillset and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Companys sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

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