Senior Tax Manager

Mastronardi Produce pioneered the commercial greenhouse industry in North America, and we're now the leading greenhouse vegetable company on the continent. Our award-winning, flavorful produce is packed under the SUNSET brand and is available at leading grocery retailers across North America. Family owned for over 65 years, we pride ourselves on having the most flavorful products and the best people in the industry. We are constantly pushing boundaries to be a leader in fresh produce innovation. We seek individuals that demonstrate our PRIDE values (Passion, Respect, Innovation, Drive, Excellence) to help us fulfill our mission to inspire healthy living through WOW flavor experiences.

Our head office in Kingsville, ON is seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Senior Tax Manager to lead our tax Canadian and US function in a fast-paced environment. In this role, you will be supporting the Senior Director of Tax to developing and execute tax strategies, ensuring full compliance with Canadian and US tax laws, and overseeing internal tax reporting and cash tax optimization.  The role reports to the Senior Tax Director in Kingsville, Ontario.

Values:

To perform the job successfully, the incumbent's behavior must be consistent with the PRIDE values expected of all Mastronardi Produce employees: be Passionate; have Respect; be Innovative; be Driven and strive for Excellence.

Primary Responsibilities:

Tax Strategy & Compliance:

• Oversee the preparation and timely filing of federal and provincial/state tax returns and ensure all filing deadlines are met.
• Oversee the preparation and timely filing of sales tax filings and Sales + Use tax filings, US property tax filings, and US nexus analysis
• Stay current on legislative changes and regulatory updates to ensure ongoing compliance with Canadian and US tax regulations.
• Assist with developing transfer pricing strategies, and ensuring Contemporaneous Documentation is maintained
• Review and/or prepare tax provisions, as required (ASPE 3465)
• Support Senior Tax Director in special projects, managing risks and opportunities, and other strategic initiatives as they arise

Tax Advisory & Research:

• Conduct thorough tax research and analysis for complex scenarios, ensuring accurate interpretation of tax legislation.
• Identify and implement innovative tax-saving opportunities without compromising compliance standards

Team Leadership & Development:

• Manage, mentor, and develop small tax team, ensuring continuous professional growth and high performance.
• Guide junior staff in preparing detailed tax documentation and resolving complex tax issues.
• Foster a collaborative work environment and lead regular training sessions on tax updates and best practices.

Audit & Process Improvement:

• Coordinate with external auditors, tax authorities, and third-party advisors during tax audits and inquiries.
• Maintain robust internal controls and systems for accurate tax reporting and risk management.
• Continuously assess and refine tax processes to drive efficiency and improve reporting accuracy
• Support Senior Tax Director in identifying and implementing Tech strategies to drive efficiency

Education/Background Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA designation (or equivalent) is required.
• In-Depth Tax Course strongly recommended
• A minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in Canadian or US taxation, including tax compliance, planning, and research.
• Experience in, or exposure to both US and Canadian Corporate tax, an willingness to quickly learn and adapt to any Country in which experience is not in-depth (US vs Canada)
• Proven experience in managing tax audits, strategic tax planning, compliance and reporting

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Technical & Analytical Skills:

• In-depth understanding of Canadian and US tax laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Proficiency in specialized tax software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with strong attention to detail.

Communication & Leadership:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to effectively liaise with internal stakeholders, external auditors, and regulatory bodies.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities  
• Experience in both Canadian and US Compliance
• Experience in managing complex tax audits and cross-functional tax projects.
• Ability to negotiate and clearly articulate tax-related issues and recommendations.
• Familiarity with international tax considerations and cross-border tax planning is an asset.
• Proven track record of process improvement and driving operational efficiencies within the tax department.

Working Conditions:

• Typical office environment.
• May periodically travel to visit locations in USA and Canada.

Please note: Mastronardi Produce has accommodation processes and policies in place and provides accommodation for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or documented medical need, please contact the Human Resource office so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodation to be put in place.

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