Manager, Commodity Taxes

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We are looking for a highly motivated person for a Commodity Tax Manager position in Montreal (YUL), Toronto (YYZ), or Winnipeg (YWG). This person will report to the Director, Commodity Taxes Planning, Policies & Procedures.

Responsibilities:

General Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing tax advice and guidance to business units on commodity taxes. The primary areas of focus will be to support Fuel Strategic Procurement and Fuel Accounting with advice on sales taxes, carbon and fuel taxes.
• Analyze and interpret new fuel and sales tax legislation, and lead the development and implementation of internal policies, procedures, and controls to ensure organizational compliance.
• Assess and develop processes to optimize fuel and sales tax savings and mitigate exposure.

Specific Responsibilities:

Commodity Taxes (North America)

• Monitor changes in commodity tax legislation, including fuel tax laws and regulations, assess their potential impact on the organization, and proactively share insights and guidance with relevant teams.
• Advise internal stakeholders on the tax implications of fuel-related operations and transactions.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures that drive process improvement and ensure ongoing compliance with commodity tax legislation, in particular fuel tax laws at both federal and provincial/state levels.
• Collaborate with Fuel Strategic Procurement, Fuel Accounting and IT on operational and compliance matters.
• Support the configuration, ongoing maintenance, and data integrity of fuel inventory and accounting system as it relates to tax.
• Identify and continuously improve indirect tax processes and internal controls.
• Assist the Compliance Team on commodity tax matters, including audits, inquiries, and responses to tax authority requests.
• Manage the resolution of commodity tax issues and respond to information requests from internal teams, external partners, and tax authorities.
• Design and facilitate comprehensive training and seminar programs related to commodity taxes including fuel. Training matters could be internal to tax colleagues or external to other business units.
• Review sales and purchase agreements to ensure proper application of tax terms and conditions. Work closely with Strategic Procurement, Revenue Accounting and Legal departments.
• Proactively communicate and work with Director, Commodity Taxes Planning, Policies & Procedures regarding financial effects of key transactions, operations, new projects and legislative changes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Finance or Law or completed accounting designation.
• Completion of Commodity Tax courses / Tax degree is an asset.
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in the commodity tax field, including fuel taxes.
• Relevant experience in fuel taxes is a strong asset.
• Significant experience interpreting and analyzing tax legislation.
• Significant and detailed knowledge of all Canadian and provincial commodity tax legislation (e.g., GST/HST, QST PST, Excise Tax, Fuel Tax).
• Knowledge of US sales and use tax legislation and fuel taxes is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to be a team player.
• Excellent organizational skills, autonomy, and ability to work under pressure.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
• Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment.

Conditions of Employment:

Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position.

Linguistic Requirements

Bilingual (English and French)

Diversity and Inclusion

Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees' unique contributions to our company's success.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.

Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.