Senior Tax Analyst

Diverse, fulfilling, and well-rounded tax role within a large, complex, global, and public company with impressive operations. This is a fantastic career opportunity for someone who wants to work for a dynamic company with ongoing growth plans. Opportunity to contribute directly to the brand-new tax function here in Vancouver, and to develop with the company over the years.  Great mentors and leaders to work with, and a competitive total compensation package. Based in downtown Vancouver. 

Who- the Company: 
Our client is a large publicly-listed company in the natural resources sector with operations in dozens of countries.

What- the Role:
On behalf of our client, SWIM is seeking a new Senior Tax Analyst. This is a well-rounded tax role involving: BC corporate tax including GST and income tax, BC mineral tax compliance, tax filings and provisions, tax planning, deferred tax accounting, tax risk assessment, analyzing large-scale projects for tax costs, indirect taxes, supporting transferring pricing and cross-border taxation, monitoring corporate governance requirements, occasionally participating in M&A from a taxation perspective, etc. Working on BC and Canadian taxation for approximately 15 entities (of varying degrees of activity). Utilizing an ERP, a tax preparation software, and plenty of Excel.

Who- the Candidate:

• Public Practice- Training in a public practice firm is required (small, midsized, large, or Big 4)  
• Industry- Experience working in a corporate office (HQ or subsidiary office) of a global public company is preferred, not required.
• Work Experience-
  • At least 3 years and ideally 4+ years progressive experience in taxation (Canadian and BC)
  • Robust BC tax compliance skills are required  
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS, SEC reporting, and SOX compliance.
• Natural Resources Sector- Experience with the mining sector (in-house or from client portfolio) is preferred, but not required.
  • Experience with mineral tax compliance is an asset.
• Education-
  • CPA accounting designation (or International equivalent) is required.
  • Pursuit or completion of the In-depth Tax Course and/or a Master’s Degree in Tax is a significant asset, not required.
• Systems: High level of proficiency in Excel is required, including financial modeling skills. Experience using a cloud-based financial system and tax preparation software. 
• Soft Skills:
  • There are a lot of deadlines to juggle in this role; therefore, excellent time management and organizational skills along with a process improvement mindset are all crucial.
  • Top-notch communication skills are important- ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders across many countries.

How Much:
Competitive base salary commensurate with level of tax skills, experience, and education- likely in the range of $88,000 to $120,000. Please note that the top end is reserved for candidates who have not only the requirements, but also many of the “nice-to-have” qualifications.  The company will provide their new Senior Tax Analyst with a solid overall compensation package, including an annual performance-based bonus, a generous 5 weeks of paid vacation, CPA & professional development support, competitive health & dental benefits and an RRSP match.

Where:
HYBRID. The company is headquartered in downtown Vancouver, conveniently accessible by public transit and close to many amenities and shops. Working 4 or 5 days a week in the office (i.e. after training & onboarding, the employee can choose to work from home 1 day a week). The Senior Tax Analyst should have some flexibility on their work hours to hit deadlines and also to communicate & collaborate with colleagues working in various time zones. Please note there may be occasional business travel in this role- mostly domestic and likely maximum of one trip a quarter.

When & How to Apply: Swim Recruiting will be presenting the profiles of short-listed candidates directly to the hiring team. Confidentiality of all candidates will be highly respected. If you already have a Recruiter at SWIM, please reach out very soon. If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit 'APPLY NOW' to send us your resume (preferably in MS Word format as it works best with our internal systems). Thank you!