Manager, US Tax

About Our Company:

Founded in 2005, Safety Power Inc. (“Safety Power”) employs over 250 people and is a leading Canadian cleantech company and supplier to the data centre industry. Safety Power’s revenues have grown 10 times in the past 3 years as a surge in demand for AI has led to rapid expansion in the data centre space. Our technology removes nitrogen oxides, particulates and other harmful emissions from large diesel and natural gas engines used by data centres to produce back-up power. End users include some of the world’s largest companies such as Google, Microsoft and Amazon.

The growth of our business makes for a fast-paced, work hard – play hard environment where the expansion of our business results in opportunities for colleagues. Culture is very important at Safety Power and we care about our people. We are very proud of our culture, technological leadership and relentless attention to customer needs. If this sounds like the sort of organization you might be interested in working for then we hope you’ll apply!

Job Summary:

Over 95% of Safety Power’s sales are generated in the United States. With the launch of our new factory in Michigan and movement of new custom purchase orders to our US sister company, Safety Power America Inc., we have created this new position within the finance team reporting to the CFO. The successful candidate must have in-depth knowledge of US tax and have (or be wiling to learn) Canadian tax as well.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

- Prepare, review, and ensure timely compliance with state, provincial (for Canada) and tax returns and related filings, including supporting calculations and payments.

- Claim all applicable tax deductions and refunds.

- Ensure that all U.S. withholding taxes from U.S. sourced income payments are reconciled and paid to the IRS in a timely manner.

- Conduct tax accounting and reporting according to US GAAP, including quarterly provisions, estimates, and planning analyses.

- Update and maintain calculations for ACB, PUC, safe income, and foreign affiliate surplus.

- Manage two Accountants (A/R accountant and A/P accountant) and work closely with the Controller on the monthly close.

- Support additional projects managed by the CFO and Controller.

- Liaise with external US tax experts engaged by Safety Power.

Compensation and Work Arrangement:

- Full-time, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week.

- Salary: $120k to $150k/per annum, depending on experience.

Benefits:

- Dental care.

- Extended health care.

- On-site parking.

- 3 weeks vacation pay.

- Social events and a fun and welcoming team environment.

- RRSP matching after 1 year of service.

- Participation in the profit sharing program after 1 year of service.

Location:

- Mississauga, ON L4W 5A1.

Qualifications:

- Current accounting designation (CPA, CA, CGA CMA).

- A US CPA or US Masters in Tax considered an asset.

- Minimum 5 years of corporate tax experience, including at least 2 years of experience with US tax (either in an accounting firm or multinational).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00-$150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress

- Dental care

- Extended health care

- On-site parking

- Paid time off

- Profit sharing

- RRSP match

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Mississauga, ON L4W 5A1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you have experience with US Tax?

Education:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

- US Tax : 4 years (required)

Work Location: In person