Senior Tax Analyst

Linamar Corporation • Guelph, ON

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Tax Analyst is responsible for supporting the Corporate Taxation group in a broad range of global tax functions, including tax compliance, tax accounting and provisioning, forecasting, audit support, tax planning, transfer pricing, Pillar Two compliance, M&A transaction support, and administrative matters. The role will work closely with internal finance, treasury, finance teams in business operations, and external advisors across multiple jurisdictions to support the company’s international tax and business objectives.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• CPA designation or working toward completion.
• CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Course completed or willingness to complete.
• Previous corporate taxation experience considered an asset.
• Exposure to international tax, transfer pricing, Pillar Two, U.S. tax, or M&A-related tax matters considered an asset.
• Knowledge of financial reporting under IFRS.
• Prior experience with SR&ED claim preparation considered an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, external advisors, and government authorities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with competing priorities.
• Strong Excel and data analysis capabilities considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with quarterly and annual external reporting as it relates to financial statement income tax provisions under IFRS.
• Prepare tax provision working papers, including reconciliation and analysis of all tax accounts.
• Assist with Canadian corporate income tax filings and reporting, including annual corporate tax returns, tax installments, foreign affiliate reporting, transfer pricing documentation, and Country-by-Country Reporting (“CbCR”).
• Support U.S. tax compliance activities, including coordination support for U.S. federal and state tax filings with external advisors.
• Assist with global Pillar Two compliance initiatives, including safe harbour assessments, data collection, jurisdictional analysis, and coordination with local finance teams and external advisors.
• Support analysis and compliance related to Canada’s Excessive Interest and Financing Expenses Limitation (“EIFEL”) rules.
• Assist with transfer pricing matters, including intercompany charge analysis, benchmarking support, transfer pricing documentation, and coordination with external advisors across jurisdictions.
• Provide support on mergers and acquisitions activities, including tax due diligence, tax modeling, integration support, purchase accounting/tax analysis, and post-acquisition restructuring initiatives.
• Support Taxation Manager and senior tax leadership in responding to queries from external auditors, government tax authorities, internal accounting teams, treasury, legal, and external service providers.
• Assist with tax forecasting, cash tax modeling, and tax planning initiatives related to global operations and financing structures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the tax function, including process optimization, automation, and enhancement of tax reporting and compliance procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Counsel
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree