Director, Tax

About Samuel, Son & Co. Ltd.
At Samuel, we believe every team member brings unique and valuable skills, experiences and knowledge to our thriving business – enabling us to build on over 167 years of success in the metals industry. We offer countless opportunities for our team members to develop and grow in their careers, empower them to make decisions on the job and be a part of driving positive change – within our organization and in the communities where we live and work. If you’re seeking an inclusive, supportive and welcoming workplace to make your mark and grow your career, we have the programs, culture and opportunities to make it happen. We’re stronger together.
Here are some of the great benefits that we offer:

• Competitive wage
• Company paid health and dental benefits
• Paid vacation and an annual bonus
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company match
• Opportunity for career stability and growth
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Flexibility with start and end times (depending on circumstances and position)
• Protective personal equipment is provided or cost of purchase is reimbursed
• Affinity group for women (dependent on location)
• On the job training

Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting of Income Taxes

• Responsible for the review of the monthly Canadian and consolidated income tax provisions, note disclosure and uncertain tax positions
• Ensure compliance with IAS 12 accounting standards
• Manage different stakeholders and internal and external resources to meet project due dates
• Identify, develop, recommend and implement internal controls designed to strengthen the overall control environment and accelerate the timely and accurate financial reporting of income taxes

Compliance

• Responsible for the review of all Canadian income tax returns
• Review documentation to support annual transfer price studies and individual transfer price studies
• Manage different stakeholders and internal and external resources to meet project due dates
• Monitor compliance filings in foreign jurisdictions
• Identify, recommend and implement standard operating procedures to centralize and support the efficient, timely and accurate preparation of all filings
• Review indirect tax advice provided to sites and oversee the indirect tax reporting processes including educating the sites, where appropriate

Controversy

• Effectively manage all tax audits, and respond to all tax notices and related correspondence

Tax planning/Special projects

• Identify, research, recommend and implement the approved opportunities to lower the effective tax rate, minimize cash taxes and increase cash repatriations to Canada
• Lead approved tax planning opportunities including ongoing Canadian and foreign reorganizations

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Professional Designation, Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”)
• Master’s Degree in Taxation or other similar advance degree, such as CPA In-Depth Tax Course

Qualifications:

• At least 10 to12 years combined experience with:
• Audit function of a public accounting firm
• Tax function of a public accounting firm
• Corporate tax function of a multinational public company

• Strong tax technical skills and thorough understanding of domestic income tax legislation
• Solid understanding of Scientific Research & Experimental Development and other business incentives
• Working knowledge of international tax, including Transfer Pricing, Treaty Based Financing Structures, structuring of out-bound investments, primarily but not limited to Mexico and the U.S., and the tax efficient repatriation of earnings
• Proven ability to identify tax issues, research tax issues, communicate findings, recommend and implement solutions
• Strong technical skills and a thorough understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards, the financial statement audit function and the financial reporting of income taxes
• Solid understanding and experience with internal controls
• Solid understanding and hands on experience with tax return preparation software (Taxprep)
• Experience with non-income tax matters (i.e., sales and use and personal property tax)
• Manage internal and external resources to meet project due dates
• Proven ability to collaborate with different stakeholders (i.e., Accounting, Legal, Operations, Legal) and build consensus within a large decentralized organization
• Proficiency with Taxprep software
• Proficiency with Microsoft suite of products
• Ability to analyze general ledger entries efficiently

Knowledge of HFM and its capabilities
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At Samuel we believe in a culture of equality. Respect and integrity are at our core. We are committed to building and embracing a diverse workforce and creating an environment that is open and inclusive for everyone.

Job Type: Full-time