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Canadian Tire VP, Tax in Toronto, Ontario
Interested in being a part of a team that is leading the evolution of retail in Canada?
Embracing and driving change is critical to our success. The complexity and rate at which the retail industry is transforming has increased exponentially in recent years and we are committed to being a leader in the industry. As such we are relentlessly focused on innovating at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on the best talent to drive the company forward. It is an especially exciting time to join the Canadian Tire Family of Companies.
This position is responsible for leading the Company’s income tax planning, compliance and accounting as well as oversight over the commodity tax area. The successful candidate will actively participate in all business decisions impacting income tax and commodity tax, including mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, reorganizations, contract negotiation, regulatory matters, audit activities, planning and forecasting, etc.
Key deliverables over the near term include developing a plan to strengthen the Tax team’s competencies, assessing the state of compliance/provision processes, risk assessment, identifying and implementing automation opportunities. Canadian Tire is becoming more complex and has interesting growth plans, making it an exciting time to be heading up the Tax team.
What you’ll do
Lead and coach the income tax and commodity tax high performance teams fostering continuous improvement and professional development within the team
Ensure optimal deployment of resources to achieve business goals including identifying opportunities to improve the efficiency of tax processes by leveraging technology in support of the Company’s vision
Support corporate growth initiatives and provide strategic tax analysis and recommendations as it relates to income tax issues impacting the business, including HR matters impacting the taxation of employees
Effectively communicate income tax and commodity tax positions and strategies to company executives
Identify income tax and commodity tax issues and trends that may impact business activities and proactively work to reduce tax and company risk
Compliance oversight in income tax and commodity tax areas
Manage the process for transfer pricing, income tax quarterly reporting and the preparation of all required income tax returns
Manage external tax relationships including external auditors, advisors and taxation authorities
Oversee all income tax and commodity tax audits and quantify any potential exposures.
Research and develop income tax-saving strategies.
Work with the Treasury team on tax efficient financing structures.
Oversee the overall income tax and commodity tax processes including month end and quarter end accounting and and related note disclosures
Special projects assistance as needed
Who you are
We are looking for high performing individuals who are:
Agile and innovative individuals, who are able to manage in an environment of change and ambiguity to help us take bold and strategic moves in this rapidly evolving retail environment.
Creative thinkers who take initiative and are capable of building, launching and managing projects/programs that drive results for our customers.
Problem solvers with the ability to analyze and prioritize to meet business objectives.
Collaborative team players with superior influencing skills, who build relationships easily across various stakeholder groups to move initiatives forward.
If you’re curious, ready to take on new challenges and open to doing things differently to help us evolve rapidly, then Canadian Tire is definitely the place to be.
What you’ve done
Exemplary leader with track record of building effective teams, coaching and developing others
Professional accounting designation (CPA)
CPA Canada In Depth Tax Course or Masters of Tax
CPA Canada Commodity Tax Course an asset
10+ years of Canadian income tax experience with 5+ years in a public accounting firm
Experience with a public company, ideally one comprised of different businesses, banners or divisions. Retail, real estate and financial institutions experience is a definite asset
Expert knowledge of Canadian income tax and commodity taxes
Proficient knowledge of U.S. and international income tax
Able to communicate effectively and lead others through change and new strategic initiatives; comfortable presenting to senior management
An individual who seizes opportunities and takes initiative as appropriate
About Us
Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”) is one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, 1,700 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, including total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees. Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging! Join us, where there's a place for you here.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.
Accommodations
We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.
We are one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With world-class owned brands and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies, we are continually innovating with purpose: to excite and serve Canadian customers from coast-to-coast. We are connected to communities, big and small, from coast-to-coast, offering products and services that reflect the diverse nature of every one of them. From sports to outdoors, automobiles to homes, we know and understand life in Canada like no other retailer can.
We are always on the lookout for curious, creative people who are able to navigate and excel in a rapidly evolving retail environment. If you’re ready to take on new challenges – be it in digital, IT, marketing, data & analytics, merchandising, or one of the many other roles we have – there is a place for you here, so apply today.
