Tax Manager

The Tax Manager will play a crucial role in managing Canadian tax compliance requirements, supporting multinational tax planning activities and managing tax-related matters across the organization. This role will require technical tax expertise and the ability to collaborate with legal, treasury, and finance functions across the organization to implement strategies aligned with business goals. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of tax regulations and laws.

Tax Compliance

- Prepare and manage all Canadian federal and provincial tax filings, including T2, Ontario, and Quebec returns, as well as information returns such as T106 and T1134.

- Review HST/QST filings and prepare withholding tax returns to ensure accuracy and compliance.

- Oversee the CRA audit process by preparing and reviewing responses to audit queries, ensuring timely and effective communication.

- Maintain transfer pricing documentation and provide advice on intra-group cross-border transactions.

- Calculate and maintain the Adjusted Cost Base (ACB) and surplus accounts for significant foreign affiliates.

- Assist with the quarterly and annual tax provision process in accordance with IFRS, including current and deferred tax calculations, tax continuity schedules, and related financial statement disclosures.

- Conduct research and analysis information and issues related to tax accounting.

Support Tax Planning:

- Contribute to tax planning initiatives within a multinational tax structure, including the implementation of internal reorganizations and step plans.

- Support the execution of tax-related integration work related to M&A

- Collaborate closely with Treasury, Legal, Corporate/Site Finance, and external tax advisors to implement tax plans and strategies that align with business objectives.

Advisory and Support:

- Act as a tax subject matter expert and provide guidance on tax issues in draft agreements and transactions to ensure tax risks are identified and mitigated.

- Stay informed of changes in tax legislation and ensure the organization adapts to new requirements.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Taxation, or other related fields

- Comprehensive understanding of Canadian tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.

- Familiarity with tax software such as TaxPrep is an asset but not mandatory.

- Intermediate or advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

- Excellent time and project management skills, with the ability to organize, prioritize and meet both known and ad-hoc deadlines.

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- 4+ years of Canadian corporate tax experience within a public company and/or an accounting firm.

- Experience with cross-border taxation.

- Mining industry experience is preferred but not mandatory.

- CPA designation is a must.