Tax Manager

Job Summary & Responsibilities

The position will report to the Senior Tax Manager and will be an integral part of managing Canada specific tax processes and matters. Responsibilities include assisting with responses to CRA inquiries, Canada specific tax-related questions, preparing interim and yearend Canada tax provisions, supporting tax planning activities, and managing outside service providers in preparing Canadian tax returns.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with U.S. and global tax teams, legal and accounting teams, as well as Canada controllers and relevant business leadership. They should have experience in a growing organization, thrive on making a positive impact, and be able to oversee and manage various tax compliance and special projects at the same time.

This role can either be based on a hybrid structure out of our corporate office in Seattle, WA or Vancouver, B.C.

• Lead and manage the tax compliance process for SSA Marine and Carrix Canadian subsidiaries, including the preparation, review and filing of all Canadian federal and provincial tax returns.
• Prepare and review of income tax provisions, including drafting of all related tax disclosures and footnotes that support external financial statements.
• Provide leadership in tax controversy and audit management, including developing audit strategies, maintaining a good business relationship with tax authorities and negotiating settlements.
• Participate in due diligence of corporate acquisitions and reorganizations, including analyzing complex tax arrangements and advising management of the tax implications and opportunities for cash tax and earnings optimization.
• Maintain an up-to-date detailed knowledge of current tax legislation and assess its implications for the company.
• Research complex tax issues, prepare documentation, memos and support materials to substantiate relevant tax positions and amounts filed, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Manage the development of tax planning initiatives and implementation, including the review and execution of legal documents.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide business and tax advice on strategic and operational decisions. Assist with the evaluation of potential tax risks.
• Assist with review of business forecasts and special projects.
• Contribute to the training and the development of staff via presentations and/or discussion.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with CPA In-depth Tax Course or equivalent. Master’s degree in Accounting/Taxation preferred.
• CPA or Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant designation
• 7+ years of income tax compliance and financial reporting work experience with a public accounting firm and/or corporate tax department.
• Knowledge of Canadian tax laws and international tax principles. Experience dealing with cross border tax issues preferred.
• Technical knowledge related to income tax accounting, computation of deferred tax balances, reconciliation of taxes payable, and relevant industry experience. Knowledge of U.S. income tax matters, U.S. GAAP ASC 740 - Income Taxes and SEC disclosure standards is preferred.
• Highly effective organizational, analytical, data-management, inter-personal and communications skills.
• Experience working with team members across geographies, collaborating and building relationships with stakeholders in financial and legal functions.
• Candidate must have advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills including advanced use of excel macros, pivot tables, lookups, and data manipulation, etc.
• Experience with Alteryx, Power BI, OneSource Income tax software preferred.

Pay Range

$125,000 - 155,000 per year

Compensation & BenefitsEligible employees (and their families) may qualify for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as having basic life and accidental death insurance, paid disability insurance, including paid parental leave if eligible, and an Employee Assistance Program. Employees will receive paid sick and vacation time, and company holidays if eligible. The company also offers paid bereavement leave, and paid jury duty. Eligible employees can enroll in our company's 401k plan, as well as a retirement plan. Employees will be eligible for discretionary and/or metric-based bonuses dependent on their position.