Manager, Taxation

About Metergy Solutions Inc. ("Metergy")    Metergy has the energy, rapid growth and excitement of a startup, together with a rock-solid, recession-proof business that has a 45 year track record. We're a technology company that drives huge carbon emission reductions. This is a once-in-a-career opportunity.   As one of North America's most experienced submetering providers, Metergy has brought turnkey solutions to clients for over 45 years. Metergy supplies, installs and remotely reads meters to measure individual suite consumption of electricity, water, gas, and thermal energy in multi-residential and commercial buildings, and bills and collects for the cost of commodities and administrative charges for the services provided. The business model allows for long-term recurring revenue through an innovative Submetering as a Service (SaaS) model. Submetering is proven to reduce in-suite energy consumption by 40%, driving decarbonization efforts for Metergy's clients. This performance has enabled Metergy to issue green bonds and obtain green financing Positioned as the #1 submeter provider in the New York and Canadian markets, and one of the largest in North America, Metergy has more than 900,000 contracted meters, issues over 4M utility bills annually and has over 500 team members. Metergy is a portfolio company of Brookfield Infrastructure Partners. Brookfield is one of the world's largest investors, owners and operators of infrastructure assets across the utilities, transport, energy, data and sustainable resources sectors. This sponsorship provides Metergy with access to large-scale capital, infrastructure investment expertise and global reach.     Our Mission    Provide building owners and occupants with accurate and reliable utility consumption data through market-leading expertise in turnkey submetering and billing, while fostering a workplace with inspired team members empowered to do more good.    At Metergy, we don't just believe in our people; we champion them. When individuals feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow, incredible things happen. That's why we're thrilled to be recognized as a Great Place to Work for the second consecutive year This achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to building a workplace that's respectful, inclusive, and high-performing.   Come be part of a team that leads with passion, thrives on positivity, and delivers with precision. We're proud of who we are and even prouder of where we're headed.

As the Manager of Taxation, you will be responsible for managing all Canadian and US tax filings and provisions as well as being responsible for all tax related accounting and compliance matters.  In addition, you will have responsibilities for researching, developing, and implementing tax initiatives impacting our organization. This role requires advanced knowledge of both Canadian and US tax laws, exceptional analytical skills, and demonstrated leadership in guiding teams and managing cross-border taxation issues. Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and review of all Canadian tax returns and filings, including SR&ED claims, T106s;
• Manage US federal and state tax filings, including Forms 1042 and 1120;
• Coordinate and review cross-border tax reporting and calculations/analysis, including T1134, surplus calculations and transfer pricing;
• Work closely with the reporting team to prepare all period end tax provisions, supporting schedules and financial statement note disclosures;
• Assist the financial planning team by preparing all tax projections required as part of the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, strategic plan processes;
• Act as the lead for all CRA and IRS income and commodity tax related inquiries;
• First point of contact with external auditors for all tax related issues and inquiries;
• Research taxation issues, assess the impact of changes in Canadian and US tax legislation and provide recommendations as required;
• Develop and implement tax planning strategies for Canadian and US tax efficiency, including structuring cross-border transactions;
• Work closely with the Director of Finance and external tax advisors on tax structuring for mergers and acquisitions along with annual tax planning strategies;
• Special projects as required.

Qualifications

• CPA designation (Canada) required; US CPA considered an asset;
• Completion of the In Depth tax program;
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in tax, with significant exposure to both Canadian and US tax matters
• Knowledge of commodity tax regulations;
• Experience with SR&ED filings;
• Knowledge of US Federal and State tax regimes an asset;
• Excellent written and verbal skills;
• A self-starter with strong attention to detail and a focus on meeting deadlines;
• Ability to prioritize, solve and where appropriate, escalate issues;
• Strong decision making and analytical skills;
• Proficiency with TaxPrep and MS Office, specifically Word and Excel. 

$110,000 - $130,000 a year The range shown reflects base salary. We also offer bonus and additional compensation as part of our total rewards program. Benefits & Perks

• Fully company covered heath and dental benefits from day 1
• Company funded Health Spending Account
• Plan for retirement with Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP) and RRSP Matching
• Grow with us We provide support for continuous learning.
• Paid personal and sick days on top of your vacation
• Summer hours to enjoy the weather
• Company sponsored social events & more
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Our recruitment process includes accommodation for applicants with disabilities. All accommodations will consider the applicant's accessibility needs due to disability and are available upon request. Metergy uses artificial intelligence (AI) for interview notetaking purposes. Metergy does not use AI to screen, assess, or select candidates.

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