Manager, Tax

Culture and Benefits

Culture: Join a supportive and inclusive work environment where teamwork, respect, and open communication are at the core of everything we do.

Opportunity: A continuous focus on professional development with many opportunities for training & career growth.

Health & Wellness: Competitive health benefits right from the start including health & wellness spending accounts & maternity leave top‑up. Access our employee assistance program for confidential counseling, mental health support, and various resources to help you navigate life’s challenges.

Competitive Compensation: We offer a highly competitive salary package, ensuring that your hard work and dedication are recognized and rewarded accordingly.

Flexibility: We understand the importance of work‑life balance, we offer flexible hybrid work options to help you manage your personal and professional commitments.

Technology: Work with state‑of‑the‑art tools and technologies that empower you to excel in your role and stay at the forefront of industry trends.

Safety Focused: We care about you and have committed to a zero‑harm workplace.

Location and Reporting

Located in our Calgary office, the individual in the Manager, Tax role will report to the Director, Tax. The successful candidate will be responsible for the tax function in Canada. This position ensures accurate record‑keeping, developing efficient practices, tax strategies and procedures, ensuring accurate and timely filing of income tax returns, estimated payments, annual report filings and accurate reporting in the financial statements. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to enhance financial performance, optimise processes, and lead key business initiatives. This role requires strong technical knowledge of Canadian tax laws, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external advisors.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation, review, and timely filing of Canadian corporate tax returns, partnership filings, foreign reporting, and all required elections.
• Coordinate the preparation and review of the income‑tax provision, including IFRS disclosures and supporting working papers.
• Research and analyse complex tax issues to provide timely and accurate solutions to the business.
• Manage tax forecasting processes and identify strategic tax‑planning activities.
• Assist with tax‑related projects including financing and M&A tax due diligence.
• Maintain tax calculations for surplus, EIFEL, Pillar II, safe income and ACB.
• Manage income‑tax audits, including review and coordination of data collection, analysis and communication between tax personnel and tax authorities or external consultants.
• Effectively communicate data and findings to important decision makers and stakeholders to drive strategic business decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• Completion of CPA In‑Depth Tax Program.
• Minimum 7‑10 years of post‑qualification‑related experience; industry experience is an asset.
• Prior managerial or supervisory experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Self‑motivated, organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Team player and willing to learn and continuously improve.
• Demonstrated expertise in cross‑border tax compliance for Canadian and U.S. entities.
• Proven ability to design, implement and document tax compliance processes and controls.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and attention to detail.
• Strong Excel skills required; experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Alteryx) is an asset.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $145,000 - $153,000 annually (based on skills, experience, qualifications, and geography).

Eligible employees may earn performance‑based incentives and have access to comprehensive benefits and retirement plans with matching contributions.

EEO Statement

We are committed to the inclusion and accommodation of all individuals. If you have an accommodation need during the recruitment & selection process, we encourage you to connect with us at View email address on ca.talent.com to let us know how we can enhance your experience.