Tax Manager

About Kinaxis  

Location

This is a remote position. You can work from home and be located anywhere in Canada, please note if you are located in Ottawa we work a hybrid schedule where you will be expected to be in office 3 days per week.

About the team

Reporting to Senior Director of Tax, the Tax Manager is someone who works well in a team environment and independently. A self-starter with a can-do attitude and enthusiasm for learning, the Tax Manager will be part of a fast-paced, global team, and will partner with internal and external stakeholders to support the day-to-day operations of the Tax team and the business.

This role will partner with stakeholders in Finance and across other areas including HR, Legal, and Corporate IT. Tax Manager will help establish policies, implement compliant processes and systems for efficiency, and help generate returns and manage financial risk for the business.  

What you will do

• Work within the tax function to assist in global income tax accounting and worldwide tax compliance processes
• Prepare working papers for transfer pricing charges to related parties
• Preparation of Canadian corporate income tax returns and work papers for the group.
• Prepare Canadian and International tax provision workbooks as part of our quarterly financial reporting process
• Review indirect tax filings and reconcile tax liability accounts, including review and support sales and use tax charges and filings for all jurisdictions including HST, VAT and US state and local taxes
• Prepare the working papers to prepare tax returns in various jurisdictions
• Communicate as necessary with CRA and provincial tax authorities to ensure tax returns are assessed/reassessed correctly
• Liaise with external auditors and CRA/provincial tax authorities to address their audit inquiries
• Assist with the integration of potential merger and acquisition activities
• Research, analyze and present findings on various tax matters; additionally prepare memos to document tax position
• Assist with process improvements by building efficiencies through automation
• Assist with project work dependent on business initiatives
• Be a liaison with external tax consultants and internal finance teams for international tax filings 

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience
• CPA designation is required.
• 5-7 years of accounting and tax experience working within the Canadian tax function of a large corporation or a public accounting firm
• Experience working in a public company environment, software industry an asset
• A clear, concise, and professional communicator with the ability to present complex information to internal stakeholders.
• Experience working with information that requires accuracy, attention to detail, using organization skills and agility while managing multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities.
• Highly adaptable and able to pivot based on prioritization and needs of the business; proactively solicits feedback to ensure alignment.
• Resilient with a sense of urgency and works in a fast paced, innovation driven, and ambiguous environment.
• Strong knowledge of common computer applications and accounting and tax related programs
• Experience with supporting tax jurisdictions in a global company setting an asset
• Strong knowledge of Canadian and US taxation
• Experience in preparation of corporate tax returns, income tax provision and transfer pricing documentation
• Experience in reviewing indirect tax filings
• Skilled in Microsoft tools (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook).

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Work With Impact: Our platform directly helps companies power the world’s supply chains. We see the results of what we do out in the world every day—when we see store shelves stocked, when medications are available for our loved ones, and so much more. 

Work with Fortune 500 Brands: Companies across industries trust us to help them take control of their integrated business planning and digital supply chain. Some of our customers include Lockheed Martin, Yamaha, P&G, Honda, and more. 

Social Responsibility at Kinaxis: Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee weighs in on hiring practices, talent assessment training materials, and mandatory training on unconscious bias and inclusion fundamentals. Sustainability is key to what we do and we’re committed to net-zero operations strategy for the long term. We are involved in our communities and support causes where we can make the most impact.

People matter at Kinaxis and these are some of the perks and benefits we created for our team:

• Flexible vacation and Kinaxis Days (company-wide day off on the last Friday of every month)
• Flexible work options
• Physical and mental well-being programs
• Regularly scheduled virtual fitness classes
• Mentorship programs and training and career development
• Recognition programs and referral rewards
• Hackathons

For more information, visit the Kinaxis web site at www.kinaxis.com or the company’s blog at http://blog.kinaxis.com. Kinaxis strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply to our welcoming community. We strive to make our website and application process accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at recruitmentprograms@kinaxis.com. This contact information is for accessibility requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.