Canadian Tax Manager leading corporate, indirect-tax, audit, and controversy work for ASSA ABLOY, a global access-solutions leader. Advising business teams on compliant, tax-efficient growth.
Responsibilities
Lead Canadian tax compliance, reporting, planning, and controversy management.
Work with third-party providers to prepare, review, and file Canadian federal and provincial corporate income tax returns.
Assist local teams with tax accounting and IFRS reporting, including quarterly and annual tax provisions.
Ensure timely and accurate compliance with Canadian tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
Manage tax balances, deferred taxes, tax disclosures, and supporting documentation.
Provide tax guidance on business initiatives, acquisitions, restructurings, and cross-border transactions.
Develop tax-efficient strategies while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and advise stakeholders on potential impacts.
Support transfer pricing policies and documentation requirements.
Oversee GST/HST, provincial sales tax, customs, and other indirect tax obligations.
Manage indirect tax audits, assessments, and refund opportunities.
Improve indirect tax compliance processes with business teams.
Represent local controllers in interactions with the CRA and provincial tax authorities.
Manage tax audits, inquiries, objections, and appeals.
Coordinate with external advisors and legal counsel.
Build relationships across Finance, Legal, Treasury, HR, and operational teams.
Manage relationships with external tax advisors and service providers.
Drive continuous process improvement and tax technology initiatives.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Tax, or related field.
CPA designation.
5+ years of progressive Canadian tax experience in public accounting, industry, or a combination of both.
Strong knowledge of Canadian corporate income tax, tax accounting, and indirect taxes.
Experience managing tax audits and controversies with the CRA.
Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
CPA In-Depth Tax Program or equivalent advanced tax specialization preferred.
Experience with multinational organizations and cross-border tax matters preferred.
Knowledge of transfer pricing principles and international tax regulations preferred.
Experience with SAP, OneSource, CorpTax, or similar tax technologies preferred.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Travel required: 11%-30%.
Benefits
Continuous professional development opportunities and an environment that fosters internal growth and mobility.
Competitive compensation and benefits package including multiple healthcare options, tuition reimbursement, and defined contribution pension plan.
Generous holiday schedule and paid time off.
Employee pricing on ASSA ABLOY products.
Discount programs for travel, entertainment, and more.
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