Tax Manager

Company Description Sika Canada is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Sika Group. The company develops and manufactures special construction products for the building and civil engineering sectors, which include concrete repair, protection and structural reinforcement, sealing and bonding, waterproofing, concrete admixtures and additives (ready-mixed concrete, precast concrete, shotcrete, etc.), industrial, commercial and institutional flooring and roofing systems. Sika Canada is also active in the home improvement and consumer solutions market with a range of specific products. The Industrial Products Division develops sealing, bonding and protection solutions for the railway, automotive, truck, industrial body and other OEM markets, windshield replacement, shipbuilding, appliances and equipment, fenestration, etc. Sika Canada has regional offices and industrial sites in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia and employs over 650 people in Canada. Job Description Reporting to the E.V.P. Finance, the Tax Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining tax plans, compliance procedures and risk assessment frameworks to ensure effective tax management. Managing and overseeing the filing of regular tax returns, including income tax, GST and other direct or indirect taxes. Collaborating with finance and accounting teams to ensure our tax strategies and policies are implemented accurately. Identifying, tracking and reporting any potential financial risks or issues and working closely with the accounting teams to implement appropriate solutions. Coordinate with external tax advisors the work of preparing quarterly and year-end income tax provision calculations and disclosures including deferred tax calculations and reporting to Corporate. Assist V.P. Finance and E.V.P. Finance with special projects including review of tax positions of potential acquisitions to determine due diligence, gather information and apply tax reorganisation law to determine tax impacts of potential acquisitions. Assist V.P. Finance with the review of the income tax provision and correct application of tax accounting literature. Manage and coordinate with V.P. Finance all tax (direct or indirect) related audits or queries received from the government or government-related agencies. Partner with multiple parties for the integration of merged/acquired companies for accurate and timely consolidation and tax reporting. You may have to travel to our sites outside Quebec from time to time. Qualifications A self-starter with 4 to 6 years core consulting experience on Corporate Tax including operating successfully as a manager/senior manager for 2 to 4 years, in a large professional service environment. A bachelor’s degree in accounting, hold an active CPA license and have at least 5 years of experience in the manufacturing industry with an emphasis on consulting and strong income tax compliance experience. Experience pertaining to planning, research and general mergers and acquisitions activities will be an added advantage. Knowledge of SAP is an asset. Bilingual (French and English) to facilitate exchanges with the team outside Quebec (60% of the time) and our international colleagues. Additional Information QU'OFFRONS-NOUS ? Regular Business hours Monday to Friday in a Hybrid mode. Comprehensive benefits with premiums fully paid for by the company for the "Core" package. Career development and training opportunities. Life insurance, disability and wellness program. Retirement savings programs including RRSP and pension plan with up to 5% employer's contribution. Paid vacation and personal days off. Bonus programs that include annual performance and profit sharing. Employee discounts on Sika products. Education reimbursement for employees. Employee referral program. We'll give you everything you need to excel in your role. You'll enjoy a rare combination of autonomy and camaraderie while being part of a professional team. We will give you responsibilities and provide you with an environment conducive to professional development and career growth. From there, we'll trust you to do whatever it takes to achieve exceptional results. If you go above and beyond, we'll reward you with unparalleled support, a team of business developers, and technical support experts. Sika is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr