Manager, Tax Planning

Position Title: Manager, Tax Planning
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID: 39553
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About the role .
Our Manager, Tax Planning is a corporate tax role reporting to the Director, Tax Planning. This role will focus on pro-actively assisting with developing and implementing tax strategies, and be responsible for maintaining up to date Canadian tax attribute models for foreign subsidiaries.
What you'll be doing .

• Prepare and regularly update Canadian tax attribute estimates including the safe income calculation, ACB and surplus tracking for foreign affiliates; analyze and prepare Canadian foreign affiliate elections.
• Prepare quarterly and annual documentation to manage tax risk and support consolidated financial statement audit (such as FAPI, ACB, excluded property reviews, etc.).
• Provide support for, and in certain cases lead, strategic initiatives, such as internal reorganizations, repatriation and deployment of funds, M&A, holding structure and financing arrangements; collaborate effectively with teams in Global Finance, Corporate Development, Treasury, Legal, and other tax team members.
• Assist with establishing and documenting audit-ready file to support tax planning (e.g., internal memos and other documentation), as well as manage responses to government tax audits and related queries.
• Assist and support other members of McCain tax team for interest rate studies, credit ratings, and filing positions (e.g., Canadian tax analysis for Canadian and foreign transactions).
• Support the assessment of impacts arising from changes in global and local country tax legislation, both at the local entity and consolidated levels, and recommend suitable actions to mitigate adverse effects or capitalize on opportunities.
• Support preparation of Canadian tax returns and tax provisions, assist with Canadian and foreign tax audits, and provide support on transfer pricing matters as required.

What you'll need to be successful .

• Bachelor's degree preferably in Business, Accounting or Finance with CPA designation; Master in tax and / or CPA in-depth tax courses preferred
• Minimum 5+ years of Canadian multi-national international tax compliance and planning experience in a national accounting firm, and/or in the tax department of a multi-national Canadian corporation
• Minimum 2+ years of transactional and international tax experience, the ability to manage internal and external tax professionals, and the ability to work cross functionally
• Strong technical knowledge of Canadian income tax law and Canadian foreign affiliate rules; Working knowledge of income tax laws of other foreign jurisdictions is a significant asset
• Minimum 1+ year of relevant experience with corporate internal reorganizations, repatriations, mergers and acquisitions, financing, and other tax planning related to a Canadian multinational company.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting and tax reporting
• Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities
• A strong team player who is detail oriented, analytical, and very organized.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a constantly changing, fast-paced work environment
• Strong knowledge of common computer applications (direct experience working with accounting / ERP system an asset)

About McCain .
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Leadership principles .
At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.
The McCain experience .
We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we're better together.
Compensation Package : $97,500.00 - $130,000.00 . CAD annually + Bonus Eligibility
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs.
Benefits: At McCain, we're on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person's needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us, and we're here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work - and at home.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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Job Family: Finance
Location(s): CA - Canada : Ontario : Toronto
Company: McCain Foods (Canada)