Tax Analyst

Overview:
Join our growing team and grow with us in this permanent onsite full-time opportunity

High Tide Inc., a leading cannabis retailer and accessory company, is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented **Tax Analyst in Calgary. This is an onsite role in our Calgary office.**

Reporting to the Tax Manager, the Tax Analyst is responsible for ensuring the company's continued compliance with tax legislation along with providing strategic tax guidance for the company's business operations.

**Responsibilities**:

- Prepare legal entity and consolidated, monthly income tax provisions and post relevant entries in the accounting system.
- Prepare annual financial statement notes and MD&A disclosure.
- Prepare monthly indirect tax returns and filings such as excise tax/GST/HST/PST/USA sales and use tax, etc.
- Preparation of foreign affiliate information returns, non-resident withholding tax returns, and foreign affiliate surplus calculations and determine the tax implications arising from dividend repatriations and upstream loans e.g. T106, T1134, T1135, etc.
- Preparation and filing of Canadian and International corporate tax returns including income and sales taxes. e.g. T2, T5013 etc.
- Coordinate the response to income tax audits and sales tax audits with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and other tax authorities as required.
- Monthly GL reconciliation of all tax accounts/GLs.
- Identify tax savings opportunities.
- Maintain transfer pricing documentation for intercompany transactions.
- Perform tax research on specific tax issues or transactions as required and draft memos outlining analysis, conclusion, and recommendations.
- Participate in corporate tax planning and structuring.
- Participate in tax due diligence relating to merger and acquisition opportunities.
- Calculate and/or review estimated tax balances and loss utilization profiles for budgeting, forecasting, and tax planning purposes as required.
- Ensure adherence to finance processes and controls, emphasizing continuous process improvements and gaining efficiencies through automation.
- Ad hoc financial analysis and other duties as required by the direct reporting manager.
- Manage relationships with external tax service providers including engagement agreements, performance management, and account management.
- All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

- University degree in accounting, finance, or related fields.
- CPA Designation (CGA/CMA/CA).
- Completion (or enrollment) of the CICA In-Depth tax course would be an asset.
- Minimum 3 years of work experience in corporate tax.
- 3 years of post-designation work experience.
- Experience in dealing with CRA tax audits.
- Experience in Sales tax returns.
- Strong knowledge of Canadian Tax legislation and reporting.
- Exposure to USA Tax legislation and using Avalara would be an asset.
- Well organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
- Self-directed, detail-oriented, professional.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen focus on operational performance measures.
- Effective organizational and time management skills.
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.

**What we offer**:

- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to be part of a growing, fast-paced, and successful company.

**Ready to join our team?**

If you're a motivated and results-oriented individual with a passion for Tax, we encourage you to submit your resume

**Some of the benefits you can expect at High Tide Inc.**
- We are building, growing, and driven to grow.
- We share our knowledge and learn from each other, one team.
- On the job training to set you up for success.
- Mentorship from talented professionals.

The job posting reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions and duties as required for proper evaluation of the job. There may be additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job.

**We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.