Senior Tax Manager Ontario

Responsibilities

• Income Tax Compliance
  Oversee US income tax returns including Federal and State income tax as well as routine submissions such as 1042 and FBAR
  Oversee tax compliance, reporting and related filings (including SR&ED, NR4, T5 etc.) across Canada and Puerto Rico utilizing external advisors as needed
  Oversee tax installments to ensure appropriate compliance with legislative requirements
  Act as the point of contact and support for tax compliance matters across North America
• Tax Audits
  Oversee audit management of income tax, sales tax and duties audits in a proactive and strategic manner
  Oversee sales/sales and use tax compliance in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico
  Develop and maintain a current and appropriate tax operating model
  Ensure timely and accurate filing of all US, Canadian and Puerto Rican GST and Sales and Use tax returns
  Review existing policies and assist the business to adjust transfer pricing strategies and structures as needed that reflect any changing business operations
  Effectively utilize outside support if needed
  Manage the preparation of any necessary transfer pricing documentation
• Tax Accounting
  Oversee book tax calculations, estimates and accruals
  Oversee monthly management reporting and budgeting
  Oversee current and deferred tax provisions
  Oversee the North America tax reporting to the parent company in the UK
• Other Duties
  Lead a tax team with two direct reports and provide support and mentorship, coaching and developing them through fearless leadership
  Stay up to date with changes in tax rulings and relevant trends and make recommendations as needed
  Partner with the business operations teams to develop and implement strategies for optimizing Trade Agreements and duty drawbacks
  Establish appropriate systems or processes to identify and manage tax compliance risk
  Partner with the business operations teams to deliver productive and effective tax support to strategic business initiatives and provide practical solutions
  Prepare and develop tax structures, policies and processes
  Manage external tax consultants as required

• Qualified CPA, US CPA or equivalent
• 7+ years of hands‑on tax experience in public accounting firm or large corporate environment
• 2‑4 years specific US tax return preparation and filing experience
• Strong analytical and technical skills to understand financial information necessary to prepare corporate tax filings and the ability to identify and research tax issues
• Proven knowledge and experience of international tax regulations and procedures
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Independent worker who is proactive and can work well with minimal supervision
• Accustomed to and ability to deliver results within a highly seasonal, high pressure production environment
• Self‑motivated, accountable and results oriented
• Able to travel domestically and internationally
• Experience working in a retail or in‑house environment is a plus
• Experience implementing accounting and tax software and advising on the impacts on tax reporting

Job Type: Regular, Full Time. Hybrid position - 2 days onsite

Job Location:

35 Jutland Road, Etobicoke, Ontario, M8Z 2G6

Base Salary Range: $130,000 - $140,000 CAD

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We thank all interested applicants; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted.