Tax Manager

Summary

Tax Manager is responsible for providing tax support to the VetStrategy Group of Companies. This exciting role is offered to remote candidates who are legally authorized to work in Canada and currently reside in Canada. The Tax Manager will support corporate and indirect tax reporting, compliance, documentation, planning, and audit activities across a multi-entity structure, including intercompany and transfer pricing matters. We are seeking candidates with manager-level experience; however, we will also consider strong senior tax accountant level applicants who can demonstrate a proven track record of technical expertise, ownership, and the ability to drive results in a complex tax environment.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation and review of tax provisions under IFRS and related analysis• Support analysis and application of Excessive Interest and Financing Expenses Limitation (EIFEL) rules, including calculation of interest deductibility limits and tracking of carryforward balances• Assist with coordination, preparation, and review of tax filings across entities, including but not limited to T2s, T5013s, NR4s, T106s, T1134s, T5s, GST/HST, PST, and QST returns• Ensure accurate current and deferred tax calculations on a quarterly basis• Calculate effective tax rates (ETR) and explain variances• Work closely with the Finance Team and Group Tax on financial statements and disclosures• Maintain documentation for tax positions and respond to audit queries and information requests from tax authorities, including the Canada Revenue Agency and Revenu Québec• Prepare and/or review consolidated forecasts of tax expense, cash taxes, and effective tax rates to support internal and external reporting functions• Support ongoing corporate and indirect tax audits and related deliverables• Support transfer pricing documentation and intercompany arrangements• Assist with monitoring and application of transfer pricing policies across entities• Track and update entity-level tax attributes (i.e., losses, credits)• Advise on tax-efficient structures for transactions and identify opportunities to minimize tax liabilities within legal frameworks• Support indirect tax matters and issues related to imports/exports• Assist with review of tax treatment across transactions and entities• Identify and mitigate tax risks across operations• Support business decisions (pricing, procurement, expansion, acquisitions, and cross-border matters) with tax insights• Support ongoing tax reporting, compliance, documentation, and internal processes• Involvement in various special projects (i.e., acquisitions, tax audits, and cross-border tax matters)• Other ad hoc matters as required

Qualifications

• CPA designation required (or equivalent)• Completion of or currently enrolled in the CPA In-Depth Tax Course and/or CPA Canada In-Depth GST/HST Program• 4+ years of Canadian tax experience, including corporate income tax and/or indirect tax (GST/HST/PST/QST)• Strong tax accounting and compliance experience• Strong knowledge of Canadian tax rules and compliance requirements• Experience with multi-entity or multi-jurisdiction environments• Experience supporting tax authority audits and preparing tax documentation• Experience with tax preparation/compliance software such as TaxPrep and Forms• Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as NetSuite or Oracle (or similar systems)• Experience with transfer pricing concepts and intercompany arrangements• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Our Ideal Candidate possesses the following Cultural Competencies:

We are Relationship Focused!

In every interaction with the hospitals, we build and maintain personal connections and trust. All relationships matter regardless of different levels, functions, cultures or geography.

We Collaborate!

Different perspectives are encouraged as we look for the best way to do things. We collaborate with the hospitals and one another to ensure that all work is in the best interest of the hospital and takes into account the unique needs of each location. We are externally focused on our hospitals rather than only internally focused on our processes.

We Speak the Truth!

We are honest and transparent. We can question or challenge without fear of negative repercussions. We support one another and take responsibility for ourselves.

We are Humble!

We’re all in this together. There is no room for ego or hierarchy mentality here. We are unpretentious and approachable. We support and appreciate one another. We regularly seek feedback without defensiveness. We reflect on our activities and the impact we have on others.

We Take Care of the Rest!

We view everything we do through the lens of the hospitals. We seek to understand first. Every decision we make is based on impact to patient care, client service, and hospital teams. We do what’s best for the hospitals, not just Home Office.

Leadership Competencies

Focus on Your People

Leaders act as coaches, encouraging and empowering their team to reach personal and organizational goals. They are able to communicate and drive the vision & purpose of the organization in a way that inspires action. Leaders foster engagement through team connectivity, feedback and recognition.

Ignite Thought

Leaders never rest on ‘good enough’ and continually seek ways to get even better. They encourage their team to question the status quo and bring forth new ideas. They make good and timely decisions that move the organization forward. They look ahead to future possibilities and remain flexible and ready to adapt to business needs.

GSD!

Leaders take on new opportunities with a sense of energy and enthusiasm that is contagious. They focus on continually improving the processes and ways we work. They plan and prioritize to meet the goals of their team and the organization through establishing metrics and milestones. They accept responsibility for all success and misses for themselves and their team.

Be Your Best Self

Leaders show up each day ready to model the behaviour they wish to see from others. They actively seek new ways to develop and are not afraid to take risks and try something different. They stretch in order to grow.

Communicate

Leaders are expert communicators. They deliver timely and helpful communications to their team ensuring that all feel connected and in the loop. They understand that different audiences require different messaging and know the best way to deliver a communication based on the setting; one-on-one, small and large groups or among diverse styles and position levels. They actively listen to others and encourage open expression and diverse ideas.