Tax Manager
Tax Manager
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Job Description
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Tax Manager who will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of tax compliance preparing quarterly tax provisions planning and strategic tax planning and ensuring adherence to federal and state/provincial tax regulations across Canada and the U.S. This role requires strong knowledge of either the Canadian or U.S. tax regulations with a highlevel understanding of the other countrys regulations including indirect taxes (GST/HST PST sales & use tax) and transfer pricing. The ideal candidate is proactive detailoriented and able to navigate complex tax structures while ensuring compliance with evolving tax laws.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Tax Strategy & Planning
- Work with our external tax advisors to support the design and of the organizations tax strategy to optimize tax efficiency and best position funds for optimal aftertax returns to investors.
- Support our external tax advisors in analyzing tax implications of business initiatives acquisitions and restructurings.
- Monitor changes in tax legislation informing management as applicable and working with our external tax advisors to assess their impact on the business.
- Tax Compliance & Reporting
- Oversee all tax requirements including the implementation of corporate tax planning and tax requirements across business units.
- Set organizational tax compliance standards and manage compliance efforts to ensure timely and accurate preparation and filing of all income and transaction tax returns extensions and payments. For example ensure processes established are adhering to Reg 105 NonResident Tax compliance
- Oversee the preparation of the corporate tax returns for all jurisdictions including federal provincial and state returns and working with the external tax advisors on finalizing and submission. The candidate should have strong knowledge of Canadian or US tax and a working knowledge of the other countrys tax regime.
- Oversee the preparation of other tax compliance including country by country reporting and Global Minimum Tax and working with the external tax advisors on finalizing and submissions.
- Oversee indirect tax compliance (GST/HST PST sales & use tax) and ensure proper tax treatment for transactions across jurisdictions.
- Lead tax audits and inquiries from government authorities coordinating responses from internal and external stakeholders and ensuring compliance.
- Transfer Pricing & Intercompany Transactions
- Maintain and oversee the companys Transfer Pricing Policy ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Develop an understanding and detailed knowledge of the tax structure and reporting packages to ensure conformity with accounting standards and tax provisions for each region.
- Understand and support with intercompany transactions including supporting the associated journal entries required loans and agreements for adherence to the Companys transfer pricing policy ensuring accurate documentation and tax treatment.
- Work with external advisors and internal stakeholders to ensure transfer pricing policies align with global tax regulations.
- Tax Accounting & Reporting
- Perform the initial tax provision calculations for financial reporting under IFRS and local country GAAP as applicable.
- Ensure accurate and timely reconciliation of tax accounts deferred tax assets/liabilities and tax reserves.
- Work with the finance team on tax forecasting and budgeting.
- Act as main point of contact with external financial reporting auditors ensuring that supporting documentation is provided for quarterly and annual financial reporting filings.
- Process Improvement & Risk Management
- Work with the Finance COE team to help identify opportunities for process improvements and automation in tax compliance and reporting.
- Support setting new processes to standardize tax reporting returns compliance and payments to drive automation and create efficiencies.
- Develop internal controls and policies to mitigate tax risks and enhance efficiency in conjunction with the Finance COE and Internal Audit.
- Act as a point of escalation to resolve taxation and reportingrelated issues in a timely manner ensuring all queries are addressed correctly and efficiently.
Qualifications
- Accounting designation (CPA CA or equivalent) is required; Masters in Tax or InDepth Tax Course is an asset
- Progressive experience in finance or accounting with 4 years of tax experience
- Strong knowledge of either Canadian or U.S. corporate tax indirect tax and transfer pricing regulations with a solid understanding of the other jurisdiction
- Experience managing tax audits and dealing with tax authorities
- Proficiency in tax accounting under IFRS
- Familiarity with intercompany financing crossborder transactions and tax treaty applications.
- Effective stakeholder management including developing good relationships with revenue statutory and regulatory authorities
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
- Keeps up to date with proposed new tax legislation impacting the organization
Whats in it for you
Join High Liner Foods for a career where you shape your path backed by great benefits flexible work and a culture of diversity innovation and sustainability. Immerse yourself in opportunities to make a real impact and grow with us in our mission to nourish lives. Start your adventure where endless possibilities to thrive together await.
- Competitive Salary
- Heath dental & vision coverage
- Pay for performance incentives
- Employee & Family assistance programs
- Wellness Programs
- Retirement Planning
- Supplemental Parental Leaves
- Disability Support
- Family friendly Flex policies & Summer hours
- Volunteer hours
- Learning and mentorship opportunities
- Safety focused work environment
To learn more please visit our career/LinkedIn/Indeed page
Current employees please note: this position is referral bonus eligible! See our policy for more details.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
