Tax Manager

The Tax Manager is responsible for working closely with our top-tier tax firm to oversee tax governance, give direction, prepare inputs, monitor and review deliverables, handle appropriate projects in-house, and constantly improve our systems and processes. The Manager, Tax will have a strong passion for tax, will thrive in a fast-growing company, and will be confident in their ability to work independently, in an organized and detail-oriented fashion. Viral Nation has Canadian and foreign tax requirements.

What You’ll Do Here:

Federal and Provincial Income Tax Returns:

• Preparation and filing of income tax returns for Canadians on a timely and accurate basis (US subsidiary filings will be supported by top-tier tax firm)
• Working papers and supporting analysis must be prepared on an accurate and timely basis for review by an external accounting firm
• Identifying accounting issues as they relate to the accurate preparation of tax returns and making recommendations to correct them going forward
• Ensuring that new tax legislation and changes to company structure are taken into account

Sales Tax Returns:

• Filing and/or preparation of sales taxes for all subsidiaries
• Preparation and filing of monthly and quarterly Canadian sales tax returns
• Reviewing and reconciling field US sales tax returns
• All filings must be in accordance with prescribed tax laws and regulations

Tax Accounts:

• Manage CRA, IRS and US state income tax and sales tax audits
• Manage foreign jurisdiction tax requirements

Current & Future Tax Provisions:

• Calculating quarterly/year-end tax provisions and future taxes for all Canadian and/or US subsidiaries (supported by top-tier tax firm)
• Preparation of quarterly and annual tax provision work papers for review by an external auditor
• Working papers and supporting analysis will need to be in a standard format
• File and pay all taxes on a timely basis
• Prepare journal entries as required

Tax Audits:

• Analysis and support for audit queries from tax authorities

Other Special Projects:

• Manage SR&ED claims made through external consultants
• Implement and manage intercompany service agreements and transfer pricing policies
• Support tax planning and strategy
• Conduct research on any Canadian or US corporate, indirect or payroll tax issues that may arise

What You Need to Have:

• Must have 6+ years post-university tax experience
• CPA, CA or US CPA
• Canadian tax, as well as transfer pricing experience, is a must (US tax experience would be an asset)
• Preferred completion of a Master of Taxation program or CICA In-Depth Tax Course (Part 1, 2 and 3) with a strong understanding and application of tax accounting under ASPE and/or IFRS