Income Tax Compliance Specialist

Principle Responsibilities and Duties

• Oversight and compliance with U.S. and Canadian income tax laws and regulations, including preparation, review, and filing of corporate tax returns.
• Strong knowledge and experience regarding the Canadian and U.S. treatment for the taxation of foreign affiliates.
• Provide administrative guidance and support to regional finance teams and coordinate with internal and external advisors to maintain accuracy and timeliness in tax filings.
• Provide guidance to standardize tax compliance processes and audit defense.
• Create and implement standardized policies and procedures.
• Analyze tax implications of business transactions and support structuring and restructuring activities, ensuring all tax compliance considerations are addressed.
• Lead the implementation and effective use of tax compliance software to streamline processes and maintain compliance.
• Monitor and communicate changes in U.S. and Canadian tax regulations, assess their impact on the organization, and advise stakeholders accordingly.
• Collaborate with various departments to communicate complex tax matters in a clear manner to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Support due diligence for mergers and acquisitions and ensure compliance with all relevant reporting deadlines and requirements.

Qualifications

• Ability to assimilate complicated information into short briefs for ease of understanding.
• Extensive knowledge of Canadian and U.S. tax principles.
• Minimum 6 years of experience working in a public accounting firm or a multinational company; experience in a Big 4 Firm would be advantageous.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; Master’s degree advantageous.
• CPA designation required.
• Exceptional analytical skills; ability to solve complex problems.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong collaborative attitude and the skills and ability to work with diverse groups of internal clients.
• Comfortable working in an international and multicultural environment. Comfortable working across multiple time-zones depending on project activity.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.