Manager, Tax

About Apotex Inc.

Apotex is a Canadian-based global health company. We improve everyday access to affordable, innovative medicines and health products for millions of people worldwide, with a broad portfolio of generic, biosimilar, innovative branded pharmaceuticals and consumer health products. Headquartered in Toronto, with regional offices globally, including in the United States, Mexico and India, we are the largest Canadian-based pharmaceutical company and a health partner of choice for the Americas for pharmaceutical licensing and product acquisitions.

For more information visit: www.apotex.com.

Job Summary

The Manager, Tax is responsible for managing the company’s U.S. tax compliance and supporting tax provision processes. This role works cross-functionally with finance, accounting, legal, operations, and external advisors to ensure accurate and timely preparation of U.S. federal, state, and local tax filings, including income, franchise, gross receipts, sales and use, and property taxes. The Tax Manager also plays a key role in supporting quarterly and annual income tax provisions, computing quarterly and annual transfer pricing adjustments and driving process improvements.  This role requires a desire to be hands-on in the data gathering process.  The ideal candidate will bring new ideas to streamline existing processes and take over data gathering from existing non-tax stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities

• Partner with external advisors to manage and coordinate the preparation and filing of U.S. federal, state, and local income and franchise tax returns, including performing data gathering, and preparing/reviewing returns, supporting schedules and workpapers.
• Prepare and coordinate gross receipts, sales and use and property tax filings, including exemption certificate management.
• Continuously analyze and document filing positions for income, franchise, gross receipts, sales and use, and property tax filings.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations and assess their impact on the organization.

• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual income tax provisions (under IFRS), including current and deferred tax calculations.
• Prepare supporting documentation and reconciliations for tax accounts.
• Collaborate with accounting and FP&A teams to ensure accurate financial reporting of tax-related items.
• Support audits by external auditors related to tax provisions.

• Prepare quarterly and annual transfer pricing calculations in accordance with the Company’s global transfer pricing policies.
• As needed, partner with external advisors to assist in the preparation of annual transfer pricing documentation, including preparation of the master file, local files, CBCR and pillar 2 calculations.

• Identify and implement process efficiencies, automation opportunities, and internal controls related to tax compliance and provision processes.Include the following for all Individual Contributors (those who are not People Leaders)

• Works in a safe manner collaborating as a team member to achieve all outcomes.
• Demonstrate Behaviours that exhibit our organizational Values: Integrity, Courage, Teamwork, and Innovation.
• Ensure personal adherence with all compliance programs including the Global Business Ethics and Compliance Program, Global Quality policies and procedures, Safety and Environment policies, and HR policies.
• All other relevant duties as assigned.Job Requirements:

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Proficiency in tax and accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.

Experience

• 5+ years of progressive tax experience, including public accounting and/or corporate tax.
• Strong experience with U.S. federal and state income tax compliance.
• Experience with gross receipts/sales/use tax and property tax compliance preferred.

At Apotex, we are committed to fostering a welcoming andaccessible work environment, where all everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to succeed.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.