Corporate Tax Manager

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is currently seeking a Corporate Tax Manager for our large, global client's North American operation.

This newly created position will offer the right person the opportunity to build up a role and really put their stamp on things.

Our client is looking for someone who can really own the function and will be given the autonomy to figure things out and get things done.

Responsibilities :

• Facilitate and manage the preparation and accurate, timely filing of Canadian federal & provincial income tax, indirect tax and other business-related filings.
• Ensure accurate, timely filing of consolidated US federal, state and local income tax, and indirect tax returns for all US based operations.
• Direct professional external tax advisors situated in both Canada and the USA, as necessary.
• Find and implement opportunities for process improvement in company tax procedures.
• Coordinate preparation of income tax working papers for statutory auditors.
• Develop and implement strategic tax planning for all necessary federal and provincial / state taxes.
• Coordinate with members of the finance team as they prepare components of federal income tax returns and other tax documents.
• Maintain effective control procedures over all aspects of the tax process.
• Manage and facilitate tax authority audits, coordinating with professional advisors as necessary.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments, communicate the effects of these developments to management and the finance team and create strategies to capitalize on changes to taxation legislation.
• Provide support with various internal audits and special tax related projects.
• Assist service representatives in responding to client sales tax queries.
• Manage usage of online tax and legal compliance portals.
• Manage and mentor members of finance team to greater levels of effectiveness and engagement.
• Facilitate and manage the corporate tax and legal registrations and licenses at federal, provincial / state and municipal levels.
• Coordinate maintenance of Canadian corporate minute books.

Requirements :

• A recognized accounting designation (CPA, CGA, CA or CMA) is required
• Extensive corporate tax knowledge in Canada, USA is highly desirable
• 2+ years of experience at a tax manager level
• Familiarity with corporate legal compliance and governance.
• Strong accounting, analytical, and research skills.
• Experience in a growing and changing environment an asset
• Ability to problem solve and work effectively under pressure.
• Superior writing and presentation skills
• Self-motivated and results oriented with a focus on delivering a high-quality work product.

Compensation :

$120-140K depending on experience.

Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas : Finance & Supply Chain.