*6 Month Contract*

This position plays a key role in supporting the organization’s direct and indirect tax functions. The incumbent will contribute to financial reporting, compliance, strategic tax analysis, and regulatory obligations, working closely with cross-functional teams, auditors, and tax authorities.

Core Duties and Accountabilities

• Prepare income tax provisions for both interim and year-end reporting cycles, including note disclosures for financial statements.
• Perform detailed analysis of tax-related general ledger accounts and reconcile balances regularly.
• Contribute to forward-looking tax planning initiatives, scenario modeling, and assessment of emerging legislation and industry developments.
• Coordinate the preparation, review, and submission of tax returns and associated schedules.
• Develop and maintain supporting documentation for both internal records and external regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a liaison between finance, business operations, external advisors, and audit teams on all tax-related inquiries.
• Assist with audit readiness and government reviews by compiling documentation and drafting responses.
• Create and deliver tax-related presentations to internal departments and senior leadership.
• Ensure procedures and internal controls are well documented and aligned with corporate compliance frameworks.

Experience & Technical Profile

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• CPA designation (or equivalent) is required.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in tax and accounting, ideally within large corporate or public accounting settings.
• At least 1 year of direct experience working on corporate income tax matters.
• Completion of advanced tax training (e.g., national in-depth courses or master's in taxation) is considered an asset.
• Well-versed in IFRS, particularly in areas affecting income tax accounting and disclosures.
• Proficient in working with enterprise software systems and reporting environments—prior exposure to ERP tools (such as SAP) and BI solutions is desirable.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities with fluency in Word and PowerPoint.

Key Strengths and Competencies

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate complex tax scenarios in fast-paced environments.
• Effective communicator with the ability to relay tax concepts to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a proactive approach to compliance, planning, and process improvement.
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.