Tax Manager

Diverse, fulfilling, and well-rounded tax role within a large, complex, global, and public company with impressive operations. This is a fantastic career opportunity for someone who wants to work for a dynamic yet stable company with ongoing growth plans. Opportunity to contribute directly to the relatively new tax function here in Vancouver, and to develop with the company over the years.  Great mentors and leaders to work with, and a competitive total compensation package. Based in downtown Vancouver. 

Who- the Company: 

Our client is a large publicly-listed company with operations in dozens of countries.  There is long-term opportunity for growth with this company- for example, a high-performance Tax Manager can earn a promotion to Senior Tax Manager in the short-to-medium term future. 

What- the Role:

On behalf of our client, SWIM is seeking a new Tax Manager who will report into the Tax Director. This is a well-rounded tax role involving: BC corporate tax, tax compliance, partnership tax, tax risk assessment, analyzing large-scale projects for tax costs, indirect taxes, tax filings and provisions, tax planning, supporting transferring pricing and cross-border taxation, monitoring corporate governance requirements, participating in M&A from a taxation perspective, etc. Working on BC and Canadian taxation for approximately 15 entities (of varying degrees of activity). Utilizing an ERP, a tax preparation software, and plenty of Excel.
Swim Recruiting will provide interested candidates with a full job description further outlining responsibilities.

Who- the Candidate:

• Public Practice- Training in a multinational public practice firm is required, ideally to Manager-level.
• Industry- Experience working in a corporate office (HQ or subsidiary office) of a global public company is preferred, but not required. Candidates can come directly out of public practice.
• Work Experience-
  • At least 6 years and ideally 7+ years progressive experience in taxation (Canadian and BC)
  • Robust BC tax compliance skills are required  
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS, SEC reporting, and SOX compliance.
• Education-
  • CPA accounting designation (or International equivalent) is required.
  • Completion of the In-depth Tax Course and/or a Master’s Degree in Tax is a significant asset.
• Leadership: Experience managing, mentoring, and developing 1 or more direct reports is preferred.
• Systems: High level of proficiency in Excel is required, including financial modeling skills. Experience using a cloud-based financial system and tax preparation software. 
• Soft Skills:
  • There are a lot of deadlines to juggle in this role; therefore, excellent time management and organizational skills along with a process improvement mindset are all crucial.
  • Top-notch communication skills are important- ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders across many countries.

How Much:

Competitive base salary commensurate with level of skills, experience, and education- likely in the range of $130,000 to $160,000. Please note that the top end is reserved for senior-level tax professionals who have not only the requirements, but also many/most of the “nice-to-have” qualifications. 
The company will provide their new Tax Manager with a solid overall compensation package, including a robust annual performance-based bonus, a generous 5 weeks of paid vacation, CPA & professional development support (including In-Depth Tax program), competitive health & dental benefits and an RRSP match.

Where:

Based in a beautiful corporate office in the heart of downtown Vancouver, conveniently accessible by public transit and close to many amenities and shops.  Mostly working from the office, but there is some work-from-home flexibility. The Tax Manager should have some flexibility on their work hours to hit deadlines and also to communicate & collaborate with colleagues working in various time zones. Please note there will be occasional business travel in this role- mostly domestic and likely no more than two trips a year.

When & How to Apply: 

Swim Recruiting will be presenting the profiles of short-listed candidates directly to the hiring Director of Tax. If you already have a Recruiter at SWIM, please reach out very soon. If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit 'APPLY'to send us your resume (preferably in MS Word format as it works best with our internal systems). Thank you!