Senior Tax Analyst

Diverse, fulfilling, and well-rounded tax role within a large, complex, global, and public company with impressive operations.

This is a fantastic career opportunity for someone who wants to work for a dynamic company with ongoing growth plans. Opportunity to contribute directly to the brand-new tax function here in Vancouver, and to develop with the company over the years.

Great mentors and leaders to work with, and a competitive total compensation package. Based in downtown Vancouver.

Who- the Company :

Our client is a large publicly-listed company in the natural resources sector with operations in dozens of countries.

What- the Role :

On behalf of our client, SWIM is seeking a new Senior Tax Analyst . This is a very well-rounded tax role involving : BC corporate tax, BC mineral tax compliance, tax planning, tax risk assessment, analyzing large-scale projects for tax costs, indirect taxes, tax filings and provisions, supporting transferring pricing and cross-border taxation, monitoring corporate governance requirements, participating in M&A from a taxation perspective, etc.

Working on BC and Canadian taxation for approximately 15 entities (of varying degrees of activity). Utilizing an ERP, a tax preparation software, and plenty of Excel.

Who- the Candidate :

• Public Practice - Training in a multinational public practice firm is required.
• Industry - Experience working in a corporate office (HQ or subsidiary office) of a global public company is preferred, not required.
• Work Experience -
• At least 3 years and ideally 4+ years progressive experience in taxation (Canadian and BC)
• Robust BC tax compliance skills are required
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, SEC reporting, and SOX compliance.
• Natural Resources Sector - Experience with the mining sector (in-house or from client portfolio) is preferred, but not required.
• Experience with mineral tax compliance is significant asset.
• Education-
• CPA accounting designation (or International equivalent) is required.
• Pursuit or completion of the In-depth Tax Course and / or a Master’s Degree in Tax is a significant asset.
• Systems : High level of proficiency in Excel is required, including financial modeling skills. Experience using a cloud-based financial system and tax preparation software.
• Soft Skills :
• There are a lot of deadlines to juggle in this role; therefore, excellent time management and organizational skills along with a process improvement mindset are all crucial.
• Top-notch communication skills are important- ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders across many countries.

How Much :

Competitive base salary commensurate with level of skills, experience, and education- likely in the range of $90,000 to $120,000.

Please note that the top end is reserved for candidates who have not only the requirements, but also many of the nice-to-have qualifications.

The company will provide their new Senior Tax Analyst with a solid overall compensation package, including an annual performance-based bonus, a generous 5 weeks of paid vacation , CPA & professional development support, competitive health & dental benefits and an RRSP match.

Where :

HYBRID. The company is headquartered in downtown Vancouver , conveniently accessible by public transit and close to many amenities and shops.

Working 4 or 5 days a week in the office (i.e. employee can choose to work from home 1 day a week). The Senior Tax Analyst should have some flexibility on their work hours to hit deadlines and also to communicate & collaborate with colleagues working in various time zones.

Please note there will be occasional business travel in this role- mostly domestic and likely only one trip a quarter.

When & How to Apply :

Swim Recruiting will be presenting the profiles of short-listed candidates directly to the hiring team. If you already have a Recruiter at SWIM, please reach out very soon.

If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit ' APPLY NOW' to send us your resume (preferably in MS Word format as it works best with our internal systems). Thank you!