Tax Manager

Position: Country Tax Manager
Location: Montreal

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Country Tax Manager

Location:

Montreal, QC, CA
Company:  Alstom
At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
Country Tax Manager – St-Bruno, Canada  At Alstom, we build what millions depend on every day: rail transportation systems that cannot afford to fail. With more than 85,000 people worldwide, we deliver one of the industry’s most diverse portfolios, including high-speed trains, metros, trams, services, maintenance and integrated mobility solutions.
More Than a Job: A Mission  We are looking for an experienced and passionate  Country Tax Manager  to lead key tax activities for Alstom in Canada.
In this strategic and hands-on role, you will oversee Canadian tax compliance and reporting, provide tax guidance on domestic and cross-border projects, monitor transfer pricing, manage tax audits, and act as a trusted tax partner to the business.
Working closely with Finance, Treasury, Legal, Procurement and international tax teams, you will help ensure Alstom’s tax position remains compliant, efficient and aligned with our business objectives.
Your Role, Your Impact  Tax Strategy, Projects & Transfer Pricing   Provide tax advice on  Canadian domestic and cross-border transactions , covering corporate income tax, indirect and sales taxes, withholding tax, transfer pricing, permanent establishment considerations and other international tax matters.
Advise Canadian reporting units on  Transfer Pricing (TP)  in accordance with Alstom’s Transfer Pricing Policy, including ongoing project monitoring and documentation.
Assess the tax implications of business decisions and translate complex tax requirements into practical recommendations for operational and finance teams.
Partner with internal stakeholders to identify tax risks and opportunities early in the lifecycle of projects and transactions.
Tax Reporting, Compliance & Audits   Manage  Canadian tax reporting  in close collaboration with Finance, ensuring the reliability and accuracy of tax information.
Oversee Canadian tax compliance requirements, including  T106 reporting and associated transfer pricing documentation .
Lead tax audit strategies and activities across areas including corporate and international tax, withholding tax, sales and indirect taxes, and government incentives such as  C3i .
Maintain strong tax governance and internal controls to support accurate, timely and compliant reporting.
Monitor developments in Canadian and international tax legislation and assess their potential impact on Alstom’s Canadian operations.
Business & Operational Tax Support   Act as a key tax business partner, providing practical guidance to business units on a broad range of tax matters.
Develop strong relationships with  Finance, Treasury, Legal, Procurement, external advisors and tax authorities .
Work effectively with regional and global tax teams on issues affecting the Canadian business.
Support business and project teams in navigating complex tax requirements while balancing compliance, risk and operational objectives.
Drive continuous improvement of tax processes, controls and systems, including optimization of processes such as  T106 reporting .
Leverage  SAP, tax tools, Excel and data  to improve the quality, efficiency and reliability of tax processes.
Identify opportunities for greater automation and standardization within the Canadian tax…