Director, Taxation

Why Work Here

Employees at ATCO are offered endless variety. We are entrepreneurial with a large degree of autonomy and freedom experiencing new situations and learning opportunities every day. Internal advancement is commonplace and we are always supported in our career journey. We believe in creating a workplace where you can thrive professionally while contributing to something greater and serving our communities.

About the Role:

As Director Taxation youll provide enterprise-wide tax leadership across the ATCO Group helping shape how we manage tax risk deliver strong compliance and make sound decisions in every operating jurisdiction. Youll lead tax planning governance and external relations with oversight of income indirect and property tax matters and youll partner closely with business unit leaders to enable strategy and support growth. As ATCOs senior tax representative with tax authorities external advisors and industry bodies youll build trusted relationships and bring clear confident guidance to complex issues. Just as importantly youll build and sustain a high performing tax function by leading mentoring and developing a diverse team where expertise grows and people thrive.

What You Get to Do:

Lead enterprise-wide tax governance across the ATCO Group ensuring tax-related responsibilities are met in every operating jurisdiction
Drive efficient accurate and timely tax compliance overseeing returns filings and remittances across income indirect and property tax
Develop risk management strategies and lead audits disputes and appeals building transparent professional relationships with auditors and tax authorities
Lead tax planning that supports business strategy including minimizing tax expense across continuing operations and M&A and designing internal reorganizations that maximize access to ATCOs tax attributes
Partner with leaders across ATCO business lines to provide clear guidance on tax implications develop innovative solutions within regulatory frameworks and deliver compelling briefings and presentations that explain or defend ATCOs positions
Represent ATCO externally with advisors the Canada Revenue Agency the Department of Finance and other tax authorities; and with Government Relations help influence tax legislation while contributing to the broader tax community through industry groups
Build and lead a high-performing inclusive tax team; recruiting and onboarding talent coaching and developing individuals setting clear accountability managing capacity and priorities and partnering with your HR Business Partner to ensure alignment with HR practices and standards

What You Bring:

Undergraduate degree in Finance Accounting or related field
15 years of progressive tax experience in complex multi-jurisdictional environments with a significant portion at a senior leadership level
A professional Canadian accounting designation (CPA)
Completion of the CPA Canada in-depth income tax program
Advanced knowledge of Canadian corporate income tax working knowledge of international tax principals and the ability to manage diverse client needs
Understanding of indirect taxes property taxes sufficient to provide enterprise oversight and risk governance tax risk management compliance frameworks and audit processes
Demonstrated experience managing audits/disputes and external advisors
Knowledge of tax governance models policy development and internal controls in a complex corporate environment
Strong understanding of how tax intersects with M&A corporate restructuring financing and business strategy
Familiarity with regulatory engagement (CRA Department of Finance and other tax authorities) and the role of government relations in influencing legislation
Proven ability to lead develop mentor and retain a specialized team of tax professionals
Highly effective relationship-builder with regulators external advisors auditors and industry peers
Strong collaboration skills in order to partner across business units and ATCO companies

What We Offer:

A culture based on caring integrity agility collaboration and striving for excellence
Competitive compensation
Flex benefits
Tuition assistance program
Training and mentorship programs
Charitable donation matching

We would like to thank everyone for their application; however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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