Job Description:
The Tax Analyst role is responsible for executing the day-to-day direct and indirect tax activities for the business units in Canada, ensuring that business units meet their tax objectives and obligations (e.g., tax compliance & reporting, tax controversies, transfer pricing and tax planning).
This role ensures compliance and reporting deadlines are met in a timely manner with correct tax reporting and filing with relevant tax authorities for all applicable taxes including but not limited to corporate income tax, withholding taxes, VAT and such other similar direct and indirect taxes. This role is also responsible for the consolidation, reporting and understanding of tax cash forecasting for the business units in Canada and overall ICTC Canada budget.
The Canadian Tax Analyst reports to the Canadian Tax Manager and will work closely with client business finance teams and Global Tax and Treasury teams to ensure smooth execution of tax activities.
If you have a passion for tax compliance and governance, we're looking for you!
What are we looking for?Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
Professional accounting designation (CPA) and/or advanced tax specialization is an asset.
3–5 years of experience in Canadian tax, preferably within a multinational organization and/or Big 4 environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proven experience analyzing financial statements and preparing direct and indirect tax returns.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); experience with data and reporting tools is an asset (PowerBI).
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, MS Dynamics, or Oracle is an asset.
Demonstrated learning agility with the ability to adapt to evolving tax regulations and legislation.
Tax Compliance & Reporting
Prepare accurate tax computations in a timely manner to comply with statutory reporting for direct and indirect taxes (including corporate income tax, VAT, Customs duties and other similar taxes) and management reporting (including GAM, FIN48, A32, Transfer Pricing Data Collection Package).
Prepare all required documentation in support of tax computations and submissions related to tax and transfer pricing matters in anticipation of tax audits and in accordance with tax defense strategy.
Prepare and submit T106 compliance for intercompany transactions.
Develop a withholding tax compliance process for services provided in Canada.
Tax Controversy & Transfer Pricing
At all times, follow the Principle of Mutuality in engaging with both internal (Business Units, Global Tax teams and external stakeholders (Tax Advisors, Tax Authorities).
Ensure Tax Manager is informed of any notice for tax assessment or audit.
Preparation of data and support to comply with any CRA audit requests.
Tax Cash Forecasting and Budgeting
Prepare cash tax forecasts for Canadian businesses.
Coordination of purchase orders and liaise with accounts payable on third party Tax partner invoices.
Prepare ICTC budget and perform periodic reconciliation to ensure completeness and analyze actuals as compared to budget. Raise issues with management and circulate timely reporting.
Financial Accounting
Review PBT on a quarterly basis to ensure accuracy of tax provision and tax instalments.
Obtain forecasted PBT from Segment finance to support repatriation plan and segment allocation for journal entries.
Payments Requests
Coordinate local ad-hoc tax payment request submissions to CRA, Local Municipalities and Provincial taxes.
Other
Support the digital agenda for the Canadian tax team, a culture of continuous improvement.
Ad hoc project work as needed.
Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
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The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between the below range CAD 76,148.00 - CAD 99,944.00. Please note: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. AI is used as a supporting tool in our recruitment process.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
- Professional accounting designation (CPA) and/or advanced tax specialization
- 3-5 years of experience in Canadian tax, preferably within a multinational organization and/or Big 4 environment
- Proven experience analyzing financial statements and preparing direct and indirect tax returns
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Experience with data and reporting tools (PowerBI)
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, MS Dynamics, or Oracle
- Demonstrated learning agility and ability to adapt to evolving tax regulations and legislation
Mars Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mars and has not been reviewed or approved by Mars.
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Healthcare Strength — The benefits package is positioned as comprehensive, with broad medical coverage and additional protections like life insurance and short- and long-term disability. Mental health support is emphasized, including free mental health services and wellbeing programming under initiatives such as Mars Be Well.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is highlighted as market-leading in the U.S., with an example of 18 weeks fully paid for both parents. Additional family-related leave types such as sick time for caregiving and bereavement leave are also described as part of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are described as strong, including 401(k) matching (with a 6% match cited) and pension plans in some cases. The broader package also references retirement savings options and contributions aligned to local market practice, supporting long-term financial security.
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What We Do
For more than a century, Mars, Incorporated has been driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. This idea is at the center of who we have always been as a global, family-owned business. Today, Mars is transforming, innovating and evolving in ways that affirm our commitment to making a positive impact on the world around us. Across our diverse and expanding portfolio of confectionery, food, and petcare products and services, we employ 133,000 dedicated Associates who are all moving in the same direction: forward. With $40 billion in annual sales, we produce some of the world’s best-loved brands including DOVE®, EXTRA®, M&M’s®, MILKY WAY®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, ORBIT®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, SKITTLES®, WHISKAS®, COCOAVIA®, and 5™; and take care of half of the world’s pets through our pet health services AniCura, Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, Pet Partners™, and VCA™. We know we can only be truly successful if our partners and the communities in which we operate prosper as well. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our Associates to take action every day to help create a world tomorrow in which the planet, its people and pets can thrive.
