Senior Tax Manager- Global Tax

Company:
Finning Canada

Number of Openings:
1

Worker Type:
Permanent

Position Overview:
Finning is seeking a Senior Tax Manager – Global Tax to serve as a key leader within our global tax group. This individual will oversee and coordinate global tax compliance, consolidated tax reporting, and support the company's overall tax strategy and international tax structure. The role requires extensive collaboration across all levels of the organization, including regional tax teams, senior leadership, government authorities, and external advisors. The successful candidate will be recognized as a trusted business partner who delivers clear, strategic tax advice and expertise. They must demonstrate strong work ethic, sound judgment, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities and deadlines.

What we can offer you:

• Great people and place to work with a hybrid work opportunity
• Career advancement and training opportunities
• Pension and employee stock purchase plans with company contributions
• Extensive health benefits including group medical and dental benefits, and short-term and long-term disability benefits
• An annual bonus as part of the total compensation package
• For this position, the expected base salary range is between $140,000 and $165,000 annually. This range reflects our commitment to providing competitive compensation that aligns with industry standards and your qualifications.

Job Description:
Major Job Functions:
Global Tax reporting, Tax compliance and Audit defense

• Responsible for the preparation and review of consolidated monthly, quarterly and annual income tax provisions and financial statement disclosures in accordance with IFRS. Work closely with the financial reporting group and regional tax teams to meet income tax reporting obligations.
• Responsible for the preparation and review of consolidated forecasts and budget income tax provisions and proactively analyze effective tax rates
• Responsible for management of global tax reserve analysis in accordance with IAS 12
• Assist with preparation of tax material for the Audit Committee and CFO
• Provide support and oversight on global and Canadian tax compliance including maintenance of surplus pools, T1134 reporting requirements, and OECD tax initiatives (Country-by-country and GMT requirements)
• Support and lead the tax authority audit processes, appeals and dispute resolutions
• Provide support and oversight in the global transfer pricing regime. Oversight of global transfer pricing policies and maintenance of reports and relevant documentation.

Global Tax Planning Initiatives and Tax Risk Management

• Support in the development, management and implementation of regional and international tax planning projects including repatriation planning and corporate restructuring
• Support in the maintenance of international tax structure and corporate organizational chart
• Conduct tax research and monitor global trends and developments including changes in tax legislations in jurisdictions that Finning operates in and obtain familiarity with the tax issues in these jurisdictions
• Analyze the impact of tax changes and ensure the company is proactive in responding to changes in the worldwide tax environment and leveraging emerging opportunities

Support overall management and administration of Global Tax department

• Play a key role in the design and maintenance of effective controls within the tax area, and ensuring all required documentation exists and has been reviewed and approved (Bill 198 related)
• Providing tax advice of relevance to Finning business
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify tax technology needs and lead the implementation of system and processes to improve efficiency of the global tax processes.
• Responsible for managing monthly tax updates with all regions
• Maintain system processes and documents in accordance with applicable legislation and company guidelines.
• Contribute to the training and guidance of other tax professional in the global tax group
• Responsible for management and development of professional tax staff
• Liaise with external auditors and external tax accountants and legal advisors
• Liaise with tax professionals in peer companies on emerging tax issues
• Accountable for maintenance and implementation of internal controls and tax processes

Skills and Qualifications Required:

• Minimum of seven years of Canadian and International tax experience, either with a CPA firm or a large publicly traded or multinational organization
• Strong knowledge of Canadian, and International Tax
• Strong knowledge of accounting for income taxes
• Excellent tax technical and analytical abilities
• Experience with tax research tools
• Ability to analyze and solve complex financial accounting and taxation issues thoroughly and accurately
• Ability to adapt to changing tax laws and regulations
• Experience with tax technology, process transformation and automation
• CPA/CA or equivalent Professional Accounting designation
• Completion of CICA in-depth tax course

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.