Sr. Tax Analyst

Job Description

Your Team

Reporting to the Team Lead, Taxation, the Senior Tax Analyst will assist in the tax compliance, tax planning and tax reporting requirements for the Company.

This role will play an integral role in identifying and implementing best practices, and optimizing the corporation’s tax structure.

As a member of the Company’s finance team, the Senior Tax Analyst will interact with senior leadership to assist in the implementation of tax opportunities and satisfactorily resolve prior years’ tax examination.

Your Key Deliverables

Tax Compliance - Assist with the annual Canadian and U.S. tax compliance process which includes but not limited to :

Prepare tax working papers, tax analyses and gather information for partnership and corporate income tax returns and facilitate the process with external advisors

Prepare and file corporate and partnership income tax returns, information returns, elections and remittances in a timely and accurate manner for all applicable jurisdictions across Canada and the US

Prepare monthly GST filings for corporate entities

Assist with tax installment and coordinate payments to tax authorities

Assist with the preparation of responses to federal, provincial, and state income tax audits

Tax Reporting - Assist with the preparation of U.S. and Canadian tax provisions and tax disclosures for external financial statement purposes :

Prepare quarterly and annual tax accounting provisions under U.S. GAAP and assist in the tax reporting to our parent company under IFRS

Create templates, as necessary, to facilitate gathering of tax information from divisions

Reconciliation of income tax accounts

Ensure compliance with the organization’s internal controls in relation to tax and relevant accounting and tax policies

Other Tax Initiatives :

Assist with the preparation of responses to federal, provincial, and state income tax audits

Play a key role in the implementation of process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency in tax processes

Monitor applicable tax legislation to proactively assess and determine the impact of any proposals to the Company

Provide tax support and guidance to our internal stakeholders

Keep abreast of the latest tax developments and issues that impact the organization such as changes in legislation, court decisions, rulings, etc.

Prepare comprehensive memos detailing tax findings, implications, and recommendations

Must Haves

CPA designation

Minimum of 3 years tax experience specializing in corporate income tax in a public accounting firm or publicly traded company

In the process of completing or completion of CICA In-Depth Tax Course preferred

In-depth background in corporate / partnership tax compliance and tax accounting process and knowledge of financial reporting requirements

General US tax experience is an asset but not required

Knowledge of accounting standards relating to accounting for income taxes under US GAAP and IFRS

Experience in dealing with tax authorities and financial statement auditors

Self-starter with high attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to meet reporting deadlines

Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and straight forward manner

Great team player with the ability to anticipate and proactively resolve issues

Strong working knowledge of computerized accounting systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Tax Prep

Your Opportunity - Canada

We are proud to offer our employees what they value most :

Competitive compensation

Excellent extended medical, dental and vision benefits beginning day 1

RRSP program, contributions begins day 1

Career development programs

Paid Volunteer Hours

Paid parental leave

Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy and adoptions options

Wellness and mental health resources

Pet insurance offering

A culture based on our values of Passion, Integrity and Community

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We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Accordingly, we will accommodate the needs of all qualified applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.