Job Summary
The Tax Manager is responsible for overseeing all tax-related activities of the organization, ensuring compliance with federal, provincial/state, and local tax regulations. This role manages tax planning, tax reporting, audits, and compliance while identifying opportunities to minimize tax liabilities and improve tax processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, review, and file corporate income tax, sales tax, payroll tax, and other regulatory tax returns.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual tax provisions and tax accounting activities.
- Research and interpret tax legislation and assess its impact on the organization.
- Develop and implement tax planning strategies to optimize the company's tax position.
- Coordinate and respond to tax audits, government reviews, and inquiries.
- Collaborate with finance, accounting, payroll, and external advisors on tax-related matters.
- Review financial statements for tax implications and accuracy.
- Monitor changes in tax laws and recommend process improvements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) designation preferred.
- 5+ years of corporate tax, public accounting, or tax management experience.
- Strong knowledge of corporate tax, GST/HST, payroll taxes, and tax compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, or similar).
Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective communication and presentation skills.
- Leadership and team management experience.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.