Synopsis of the role

Equifax Canada Controllership has a unique opportunity.  We are looking for a Tax Manager who will also provide support and assistance to general ledger activities as needed.  The Tax Manager, reporting to the Canada Controller,  will lead the Tax reporting and compliance in addition to supporting  the local general ledger activities as below. This position is a key role in the Canada Controllership with significant interactions with our International and Corporate Tax Team, Corporate Treasury Team, External Tax Advisors and Tax Regulators.  The incumbent will join a Team and Company that embraces challenging the status quo and seeks continuous process improvements.

It requires an individual with exceptional organizational and leadership skills, initiative, and the ability to complete multiple tasks in a deadline driven environment. The incumbent must be able to communicate effectively, establish strong partnerships with all the business units and global geographies to work in an integrated and collaborative manner for the purpose of meeting goals, objectives, and enhancing knowledge.

What you’ll do

Tax 

Prepare quarterly tax provision packages for three companies, prepare quarterly short tax packages, annual withholding tax and information packages. 

Prepare annual Financial statement for the main company 

Prepare annual T2200 work from home tax form for approximately 300 employees

Prepare annual NR4 return for interest and dividend payments

Prepare quarterly balance sheet review comments related to tax

Prepare monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations related to tax

Prepare monthly closing journal entries related to tax

Respond to audit requests from various government departments

File and process payment for monthly sales tax returns and corporate installments

Review transfer pricing calculations and package prepared by corporate office 

Research on any new tax legislations and review with corporate office and advisors

Other tax compliances and projects

Other General ledger activities

Assist the Team by performing a specific set of JE and associated balance sheet reconciliations

Prepare cash flow projection and review with corporate office every two months

Prepare quarterly bank inventory file

Assist with quarterly SOX control testing and annual audit testing including providing evidence for payments and user validation 

Assist with Corporate office requests on bank accounts maintenance such as open and close an account, coordinate meetings among bank, corporate treasury and CFO, update banking set up including users and wire template and fund among bank accounts when needed

Other ad hoc projects

What experience you need:

7+ years of experience in the accounting field with management experience

Experience working for a global corporation and Big 4 Audit/Mid sized  Accounting Firm 

Experience in Canadian Tax reporting and compliance

Strong accounting skills

CPA designation

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting

Proficiency in Excel

What could set you apart:

Experience in Oracle Financials and Hyperion Financial Management preferred

Experience in General ledger postings and reconciliations

Primary Location:

Function:

Schedule: