Senior Manager, Tax

About the Company
Our client is the captive finance business for an automotive brand. They are looking for a Senior Manager, Tax to join their team!

Why Work Here

• Opportunity to join a reputable, tier 1 organization with global presence
• Flexible culture with hybrid working arrangements
• Competitive total compensation package inclusive of RRSP matching program and other top benefits
• Help lead and oversee the tax function working alongside tenured leaders and mentors

About the Opportunity

• Prepare the Canadian quarterly income tax provision computations and reconciliations including current and deferred tax analysis. Monitor new general ledger accounts and document book and tax treatment. Perform analysis and interpretation of tax treatment for purposes of financial statement reporting, statutory reporting, and internal management reporting.
• Analyze and report data for Canadian entities for indirect tax compliance reporting, withholding tax returns and annual statistics returns. First level review monthly tax calculations and file federal and provincial indirect tax returns, including SLFI returns. Work cross-functionally to ensure internal systems requirements are achieved to ensure timely filing and accurate tax reporting.
• Manage tax audits and liaise with external tax/legal advisors to defend Tax position including documenting the tax due diligence.
• Manage domestic and provincial income and indirect tax examinations including, but not limited to, gathering and analyzing data in response to Information Document Requests.
• Assist with the development of Tax Research and special projects as needed to lower the effective tax rate and optimize cash tax flow for group.
• Assist in development of transfer pricing methodology supporting the operating model for functions performed by and benefits received by the Capital Canada Group. Team with Legal to develop intercompany service agreements defining terms and then oversee transfer pricing study and domestic intra-group transactions.

About You

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in the Income tax / Indirect tax.
• Captive financing business knowledge with a focus on securitization transactions and their implication on accounting and tax would be an asset. Indirect tax business knowledge with a focus on identification of the taxable status of the underlying supply.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Completion of CICA Tax In-depth level I and II is required.
• CPA and/or MBT is mandatory
• Broad technical and operational knowledge in the area of corporate income tax, indirect tax and other environmental levies.
• Strong knowledge of income tax provisioning and related financial statement disclosures for IFRS.
• Ability to research complex tax issues and provide reasonable basis for tax positions to support business initiatives.
• Take the lead on the management of Government tax audits.
• Excellent personal computer skills; must be familiar with tax preparation software and tax research engines, and have strong skills with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Problem solver and strong decision making ability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Must be able to establish a high level of credibility with all levels of internal operations and external clients.
• Self-starter and highly motivated (must be confident in own strength and ability to achieve goals).

Salary Range
$130,000 - $160,000 / year

How to Apply
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This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.

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For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring’s discussions with its Client, Highspring’s understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).

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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring’s use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client’s use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.