Senior Tax Associate

Join FYihealth group as a Senior Tax Associate and help deliver accurate, practical tax outcomes across our Canadian and U.S. entities. You will balance hands-on compliance and reporting with research and advisory work, partnering with Financial reporting, Treasury, M&A, Legal, external advisors and business leaders. This role is well suited to a CPA who enjoys technical depth, communication of ideas, and turning complex tax issues into timely action.

This role is based at our Home Office, located in Calgary, Alberta.

What You'll Do

Tax Compliance

• Prepare and review annual corporate tax returns across multiple entities and liaise with external tax advisors and auditors as needed
• Preparing Canadian and US tax provision and tax note disclosures
• Transfer pricing – managing policies, documentation and external advisor coordination

Tax Planning, Advisory and Tax Risk Management

• Monitoring and reporting on changes in tax legislation
• Identifying and implementing opportunities for tax planning
• Present tax matters to senior executives and board members
• Researching tax issues and creation of tax memorandum related to various business initiatives as needed

Process Improvement and Cross-team collaboration

• Identifying and implementing process improvements, controls, and best practices to enhance tax team operations while ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the tax team’s work
• Supporting onboarding of new associates as a subject matter expert on the tax aspects of revenue and compensation models
• Working closely with the Legal and M&A team to advise on tax considerations and tax planning on acquisitions
• Collaborate with other business operation leaders to resolve tax issues as they arise
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the team and organizational goals

What You Bring

• A bachelor’s degree in business (accounting or finance)
• A CPA designation with a minimum of 1 year post designation experience
• 3+ years experience with Canadian corporate tax
• Exposure to tax planning associated with the purchase and sale of private companies
• Strong knowledge of Canadian tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements
• Knowledge and experience in US tax and cross border tax issues
• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Experience preparing and filing corporate tax returns
• Experience with large private company tax services
• Experience with multinational enterprises
• Exposure to international tax and transfer pricing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, sound interpersonal judgment and the ability to explain complex tax matters effectively
• Strong planning, analytical, decision-making and organizational abilities
• A proactive, solutions-oriented approach, with the initiative to develop new ideas and recommend practical improvements
• A strong commitment to integrity, in compliance with the company’s code of ethics
• A strong focus on accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks
• Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• A collaborative, adaptable, and proactive team player with a growth mindset, able to manage changing priorities effectively  
• Bilingualism English/French is considered an asset

How You'll Benefit working at our Home Office

• A comprehensive total rewards package, including two free pairs of glasses and lenses per year 
• A coaching culture that fosters ongoing growth and development opportunities 
• A people-first culture, (but dogs are also welcome) 
• An organization that gives back locally and nationally, and supports you in doing so as well 

Why You Should Join Us

FYihealth group is Canada's leading diversified healthcare organization comprised of FYidoctors, Visique, BonLook, and solis optics. Doctor-led, professionally managed, and patient-focused, the organization concentrates on delivering outstanding eye care with patient-centric products and services. Our purpose is simple: enhance the lives of our patients.  We are Canada’s fastest-growing eye care provider with our Canadian-owned ophthalmic lens manufacturing facility and distribution center.   

At FYihealth group, our core values are Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Opportunity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are happy to provide accommodations, should they be required, at any point in the application process. If you require an accommodation, please let us know.  All accommodation information will be kept confidential and used to ensure an accessible candidate experience and team member experience.