Manager, Tax Compliance

Canadian Natural • Calgary, AB

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About The Position

At Canadian Natural, we are proud to be a leader in Canada’s energy industry.
Join us and help drive innovation and long-term value through integrity,
teamwork, and a passion for doing things right. 

Make your mark while you grow your career! The Tax Compliance Manager role
requires a strategic thinker with strong communication skills and broad base of
tax knowledge and experience. In this role, you will lead the company’s
corporate tax compliance and tax provision functions, ensuring accurate tax
reporting and strict compliance with all applicable laws.  Reporting to the
Director, Tax, this role will play an integral role in our corporate tax team,
providing insight into business decisions and contributing to long-term value
creation.

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of experience working in a corporate tax role or relevant experience (preference given to prior leadership experience)
• Accounting designation (CPA) and completion of the CPA In-Depth tax course
• Strong technical experience as they relate to Canadian income tax law (working knowledge of US and International taxation laws considered beneficial but not required)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with regards to income tax reporting and financial accounting
• High level of competence with computer and accounting systems
• Demonstrate strong communication skills, detail oriented, resourceful, demonstrated judgement, influential, strategic thinking and the ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment

Nice To Haves

• working knowledge of US and International taxation laws considered beneficial but not required

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of high-performing tax professionals within the tax compliance team, providing guidance, coaching and performance management to support professional growth and ensure an effective tax function
• Oversee the preparation and timely filing of corporate income tax returns, indirect tax filings and information returns, ensuring full compliance with tax laws and regulations, which includes filing of the Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) claims
• Manage the quarterly and annual income tax provision process in accordance with IFRS (review and finalize tax accounting calculations and financial statement disclosures)
• Participate in cross-functional collaboration, working closely with Finance, Treasury and Business teams to provide tax guidance on strategic initiatives and transactions (ensure tax implications are considered throughout the organization)
• Involvement in preparing formal memorandums and advising senior leadership of significant tax matters
• Identify business improvement opportunities to ensure company transactions are structured appropriately
• As needed, assist with audits and appeals

Benefits

• Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
• May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits 
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Access to online learning platforms for continuous learning and development
• Paid vacation and time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed