SENIOR TAX ANALYST

CONSUMER SERVICES INDUSTRY

Our highly valued client, one of Canada’s top employers in the consumer services space is looking for a Senior Tax Analyst to join their Finance team!

Reporting to the Corporate Controller & Head of Tax, the Senior Tax Analyst will oversee all matters relating to taxation for the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare Canadian Corporate income tax returns and US income tax working papers
• Manage all aspects of Canadian and US income and indirect tax audits
• Research and implement potential tax planning opportunities identified for the organization
• Assist external advisors with researching and presenting individual tax planning opportunities for key Executives
• Prepare interim and year end tax provision working papers and memos to file
• Prepare transfer pricing annual update memo for review by external advisors, along with maintaining contemporaneous documents to support transfer pricing positions
• Prepare any informational tax returns (direct and/or indirect)
• Manage and prepare SR&ED claims
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual sales tax returns and process related payments
• Manage tax budget and ensure any variances are appropriately documented
• Manage and mitigate overall tax risks
• Effectively manage internal and external relationships

Qualifications:

• CPA designation (CPA, CA | CPA, CGA | CPA, CMA)
• Completion of Level 1 & 2 in the CPA In-Depth Tax Course
• Strong accounting, analytical and research skills
• Exceptional communication skills (oral and written)
• Strong ability in mitigating tax risks and problem solving
• Passion in communicating benefits of tax initiatives to key team members
• Demonstrated leadership abilities