Hybrid Taxation Manager

at Metergy Solutions

• Job title: Taxation Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Toronto, Canada

About the role

• Senior Manager of Taxation managing Canadian and US tax filings and compliance at Metergy Solutions. Responsible for tax initiatives and guiding teams on cross-border taxation issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and review of all Canadian tax returns and filings, including SR&ED claims, T106s;
• Manage US federal and state tax filings, including Forms 1042 and 1120;
• Coordinate and review cross-border tax reporting and calculations/analysis, including T1134, surplus calculations and transfer pricing;
• Work closely with the reporting team to prepare all period end tax provisions, supporting schedules and financial statement note disclosures;
• Assist the financial planning team by preparing all tax projections required as part of the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, strategic plan processes;
• Act as the lead for all CRA and IRS income and commodity tax related inquiries;
• First point of contact with external auditors for all tax related issues and inquiries;
• Research taxation issues, assess the impact of changes in Canadian and US tax legislation and provide recommendations as required;
• Develop and implement tax planning strategies for Canadian and US tax efficiency, including structuring cross-border transactions;
• Work closely with the Director of Finance and external tax advisors on tax structuring for mergers and acquisitions along with annual tax planning strategies;
• Special projects as required.

Requirements

• CPA designation (Canada) required; US CPA considered an asset;
• Completion of the In Depth tax program;
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in tax, with significant exposure to both Canadian and US tax matters
• Knowledge of commodity tax regulations;
• Experience with SR&ED filings;
• Knowledge of US Federal and State tax regimes an asset;
• Excellent written and verbal skills;
• A self-starter with strong attention to detail and a focus on meeting deadlines;
• Ability to prioritize, solve and where appropriate, escalate issues;
• Strong decision making and analytical skills;
• Proficiency with TaxPrep and MS Office, specifically Word and Excel.

Benefits

• 100% company covered heath and dental benefits from day 1
• Plan for retirement with Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP) and RRSP Matching
• Grow with us! We cover annual fees for your professional designation
• Paid personal and sick days on top of your vacation
• Summer hours to enjoy the weather
• Company sponsored social events & more!
• Metergy’s recruitment process includes accommodation for applicants with disabilities. All accommodations will consider the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability and are available upon request.