Manager of Indirect Tax

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together - when we combine your strengths with ours - is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

COMPANY:
Founded over 175 years ago, Labatt is one of Canada’s founding businesses and its leading brewer. We are proud of our history and our heritage in Canada, and we remain committed to brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. Labatt has created exciting experiences with consumers through iconic brands like Budweiser, Bud Light, NÜTRL, Michelob Ultra, Corona, Stella Artois and many more. Through our broad portfolio, we are truly a national brewer, with over 3,600 employees, a portfolio of more than 60 quality beers and beyond, and 10 breweries from coast-to-coast, we are proud to serve Canada and the communities we call home.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Indirect tax compliance:

- Responsible for all indirect tax related compliance across Canada, including sales tax, excise tax, and other indirect taxes as they pertain to the alcohol industry.
- Collaborate with the Business Solutions Centre to ensure timely and accurate review and filing of all returns.
- Tax Audit: Manage commodity tax audits by preparing supporting documentation, responding to government/external auditors' inquiries, and resolving audit-related issues.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the budgeting, forecasting, tracking and monitoring of indirect tax expenses.
- Legislative Monitoring: Stay abreast of commodity tax legislative changes and positions to ensure appropriate planning, compliance and reporting.
- Advisory:

- Advise the business on indirect tax implications of various projects, transactions, and initiatives.
- Address commodity tax queries, conducting research, analyzing issues, and recommending solutions.
- Consultant Collaboration: Work with third-party consultants to manage tax recoveries and other tax incentives.
- Process Improvement: Proactively identify and develop opportunities to improve and automate tax processes, particularly through the use of technology.
- Relationship Building: Build strong relationships across the business to better understand key issues and proactively identify opportunities for tax savings and recoveries.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

- Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Business, or Tax
- Completion of a professional designation (CPA,CA, CPA,CGA or CPA,CMA)
- Minimum of 2-3 years related tax experience in a CA firm or industry
- Strong technical knowledge of Canadian sales tax legislation
- Hard working, detail oriented, organized and self-motivated to learn
- Strong planning, prioritization and time management skills
- ERP/SAP experience is preferred along with strong Excel skills
- CPA In-Depth GST/HST course an asset
- Bilingualism an asset (English and French)

WHY LABATT:
As one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Labatt is a place where our people can bring out the best in themselves through a collective purpose of creating A Future With More Cheers. We are always looking to serve up new ways to meet life’s moments, dream big to move our industry forward, and make a meaningful impact in our communities. We believe in brewing up a future that everyone can celebrate and share.

BENEFITS_:_
- Health benefits plan, including competitive coverage for medical, dental, mental health, life, and disability insurance, that can be flexed to fit your needs
- Additional flex credits for healthcare or wellness spending accounts
- Retirement plan with a generous company-matching contribution, and low-fee RRSP & TFSA savings opportunities to help you secure your financial future
- Personalized support through an inclusive family-forming benefit, and generous financial support/top-ups for parental leave
- Access to many wellbeing resources, including Employee & Family Assistance Program support, Webinars, and more.
- An annual allotment of Beer and Beyond-Beer products for employees

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

At Labatt Breweries of Canada, we are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to maintaining a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for every person - regardless of age, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, neurodivergence, or disability status.

REQUIRE ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE?

Labatt Breweries of Canada is committed to fair and equitable recruiting practices. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to come forward at any stage of the recruitment process to request accommodations, if needed. Members of our team will con