Senior Manager, Tax

Job Description

Senior Manager, Tax:
On behalf of our Retail client, Procom is searching for a Senior Manager, Tax for a 4 month contract role. This position is onsite at our client’s Mississauga, Ontario office.

Senior Manager, Tax - Job Description:
The Senior Manager, Tax ensures the timely completion and delivery of all corporate tax compliance obligations, providing leadership in issue resolution, systems implementation, and tax compliance processes. This role supports tax accounting and planning initiatives, ensuring alignment with the overall tax strategy.

Senior Manager, Tax - Responsibilities:
• Lead tax compliance and system support, ensuring adherence to tax compliance and control for existing and new programs.
• Manage system implementations and updates, ensuring accurate tax capture and documentation.
• Oversee daily tax compliance, reporting, and systems control, developing direct reports and providing regular performance evaluations.
• Highlight and remediate tax-related issues, proposing resolution plans to senior leadership.
• Oversee procedural documentation for all systems and processes necessary for tax collection, remittance, and recovery.
• Manage external government audits, providing necessary analysis and documentation, and responding to queries.
• Promote tax awareness and knowledge, proposing changes to policies and systems to improve internal controls and departmental efficiencies.
• Review and manage tax research based on current and proposed legislation, assessing and communicating the impact of tax changes.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure tax implications are identified and reported appropriately, ensuring compliance with all tax requirements.

Senior Manager, Tax - Mandatory Skills:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar tax management role, including proven experience leading and developing a team.
• Proficiency with SAP and tax engines such as Vertex (or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of provincial sales taxes, backed by hands-on tax research experience.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately read, interpret, and apply complex legislation.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and leadership capabilities.

Senior Manager, Tax – Nice-to-Have Skills:
• CPA Designation.
• Retail industry experience.
• Experience with accessible tax solutions.

Senior Manager, Tax – Assignment Length:
This is a 4 month contract position.

Senior Manager, Tax - Start Date:
ASAP.

Senior Manager, Tax - Assignment Location:
Mississauga, Ontario, onsite.

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