Head of Taxation

Requisition ID: 187486
Career Group: Corporate Office Careers
Job Category: Finance Taxation
Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%
Job Type: Full-Time

Country: Canada (CA)
Province: Nova Scotia; Alberta; Manitoba; New Brunswick; Newfoundland and Labrador; Ontario
City: Stellarton, Dartmouth, Calgary, Winnipeg, Moncton, Saint John, Toronto
Location: King St. Office

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.

Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.

A proudly Canadian company, we started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Voila, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.

Ready to Make an impact?

We are looking for a Head of Tax to lead our enterprise-wide tax strategy and operations in a high-impact leadership role. You’ll shape the direction of the company’s taxation function, from compliance and planning to team leadership and strategic advisory, while working cross-functionally to embed tax expertise throughout our business.

This position is based out of our head office in Stellarton, Nova Scotia. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates who are ready to make Nova Scotia their new home.

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:

• Lead a team of taxation and finance professionals, managers and directors in tax accounting, compliance and related disclosures, strategic tax planning and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Finance and Legal to ensure tax considerations are integrated into the company strategy
• Lead the tax regulatory compliance including oversight of the quarterly and annual income tax provisions, federal and provincial tax return filings, managing tax authority audits and documentation of tax positions taken
• Manage cash taxes through regular income tax forecasting
• Assess operational tax impact of M&A activity and/or internal corporate reorganizations
• Manage and monitor existing tax planning strategies in place, and proactively lead the identification, research, and evaluation of opportunities and risks associated with taxation matters
• Leadership accountability to change management associated with taxation initiatives
• Review and advise on taxation consequences in strategic initiatives as well as provide general advice, support and education to the broader finance function and operational leadership on taxation matters
• Provide continuous monitoring of taxation legislation and have oversight of process change associated with changes to taxation legislation
• Manage and develop relationships with external advisors on taxation matters
• Lead functional team and drive employee development and engagement
• Develop strong working relationships with other departments

What you have to offer:

• A minimum of 12 years working experience in a financial environment within a large or complicated tax group
• Bachelor of Commerce (or equivalent) with focus in Finance, Accounting, or Economics
• 5+ years working experience in a leadership position
• Completion of CPA Canada / CICA In-depth Taxation Program
• Working knowledge of current International Financial Reporting Standards (GAAP) and emerging issues, with significant emphasis on Income tax accounting
• Knowledge of OSC rules and regulations related to financial reporting and public disclosure requirements
• Substantial knowledge of Canadian tax legislation with some knowledge of US tax laws including transfer price rules and regulations
• Excellent organizational ability, able to handle multiple projects with a high level of accuracy and meet critical deadlines
• Proven track record in tax planning, managing controversies, and ensuring compliance for income tax and indirect tax
• Demonstrated experience in technical tax research, M&A tax planning, and project management
• Significant experience in resolving income and indirect tax disputes with federal and provincial authorities, including negotiations and settlements
• Aptitude for understanding new technologies, data management and continuous improvement
• Strong ability to influence and work collaboratively with others
• Ability to create a positive team working environment
• Strong oral & written communication skills

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At Sobeys we require our teammates to have the ability to adhere to a hybrid work model that requires your presence at one of our office locations at least three days per week. This requirement is integral to our commitment to team collaboration and the overall success of our office culture.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which varies by role and designed to help our teammates to live better – physically, financially and emotionally.

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We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure the selected candidate is paid fairly and competitively. We look forward to discussing the specific compensation details relevant to this role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.

Our Total Rewards programs, for full-time teammates, goes well beyond your paycheque:

• Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Access to Virtual Health Care Platform and Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings.
• A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable.
• Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth.
• Parental leave top-up
• Paid Vacation and Days-off

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.