Sr. Tax Analyst - Canada

Black Diamond Group owns and operates a portfolio of businesses specializing in modular buildings and remote and temporary workforce housing solutions, along with a digital marketplace for business-to-business crew travel management. We create value by providing differentiated solutions. We believe each customer and each project is unique and that we can tailor a combination of products and services that deliver an enhanced outcome. Our Way is to Create a Better Way – this is our challenge, our call to action, our why!

We believe that a clear strategic vision, with measurable objectives, along with disciplined accountability and data-based decision-making leads to successful outcomes. When we couple this approach with our values-driven, collaborative, safety conscious culture, we achieve top decile performance, deliver results, and have fun while doing it!

We offer careers, not jobs, and we strive for an environment where the best people come to work and feel rewarded for their contributions. We are a team of the best and the brightest in industry, and since our inception, we have led with a people-first approach. We give our employees ample opportunity to pursue their interests and passions and support them as their careers progress.

 Black Diamond Group’s Tax department has a full-time position for Senior Tax Analyst – Canada.

This role is hybrid - in-office with 20% flexibility to work from home.

Reporting to the General Manager, Tax, this role will have the opportunity to be involved in a broad range of tax matters while being primarily responsible for preparing Canadian income and indirect tax returns. The Senior Tax Analyst will become a key member of the Company’s tax function.   

The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter with hands-on experience across both income and indirect taxes, who thrives in a dynamic environment, brings strong documentation and analytical skills (Big 4 background an asset), and is energized by ambiguity and evolving priorities rather than deterred by them.

Responsibilities

 Income Tax Compliance:

• Assist in the preparation of all annual Canadian income tax filings, including T2 corporate income tax returns, T5013 partnership information returns, and all other tax information forms such as T106s & T1134s
• Preparation of tax elections, such T2057s, when applicable
• Correspond with various Canadian tax authorities as required
• Prepare tax working papers, tax analysis and gather information for all Canadian tax compliance
• Maintain tax attribute calculations including adjusted cost bases, safe income and surplus pools

Indirect Tax Compliance:

• Prepare monthly indirect tax returns for the Canadian business units
• Work with internal stakeholders to properly set up sales tax accounts and rates within the ERP system to meet business needs
• Sales tax research and assist with tax inquiries from internal stakeholders

Tax Accounting:

• Prepare monthly account reconciliations for Canadian income and indirect tax accounts
• Assist with the financial statement processes and the related deferred income tax provision, including assisting with calculating the deferred income tax provision for the Canadian business units

Other duties & responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation of responses to federal, and provincial income tax audits
• Assist the tax function in implementing tax planning strategies
• Preparation of form NR4 Statement of Amounts Paid to Non-Residents of Canada
• Help the tax function manage the general tax inbox and the related tax requests that arise
• Refine and improve data collection processes to support tax return filings
• Liaise with third party tax advisors in relation to the above-mentioned duties and responsibilities
• Other ad-hoc research and analysis as required and assigned by the General Manager, Tax, including assisting with drafting internal memos/communications supporting tax positions taken

Qualifications

• 5-years relevant tax-related experience
• CPA designation is preferred.
• Experience in SAP Business One, Oracle Netsuite and/or TaxPrep is considered an asset
• Strong computer and data analysis skills including intermediate Excel skills (using pivot tables, basic charts/formula)
• High attention to detail and strong commitment to ensure deadlines are met
• Strong analytical skills and takes initiative to solve problems
• Ability to work independently while supporting the larger finance and accounting team
• Works well under pressure with multiple concurrent deadlines
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, capable of professional interaction with various levels of operations and external business partners

For more information, please visit www.BlackDiamondGroup.com

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Black Diamond Group Limited is committed to diversity, equal opportunity and ensuring that our employees have the ability to thrive in an inclusive environment. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous status, national origin, age, disability or any other legally-protected factors. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request during the recruitment process.

Company: Black Diamond Group