About the role

Manager of Taxation overseeing Canadian and US tax filings, provisions, and cross-border compliance. Developing tax strategies for Metergy, a utility submetering technology company.

Responsibilities

Oversee preparation and review of Canadian tax returns and filings, including SR&ED claims and T106s
Manage US federal and state tax filings, including Forms 1042 and 1120
Coordinate and review cross-border tax reporting, calculations, and analysis, including T1134, surplus calculations, and transfer pricing
Work with the reporting team on period-end tax provisions, supporting schedules, and financial statement note disclosures
Prepare tax projections for annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and strategic planning
Lead CRA and IRS income and commodity tax inquiries
Serve as the first point of contact for external auditors on tax matters
Research taxation issues and assess changes in Canadian and US tax legislation
Develop and implement Canadian and US tax planning strategies, including structuring cross-border transactions
Work with the Director of Finance and external tax advisors on tax structuring for mergers and acquisitions and annual tax planning
Complete special projects as required

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
Self-starter with strong attention to detail and 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