The Tax Manager will be an individual who has domestic and international tax experience, including tax research, tax provision preparation/review, implementation of tax strategies to reduce the overall corporate tax burden and tax compliance. This is a hybrid role based out of our Burnaby, BC office. 

• Experience with accounting for income taxes is required;
• Income tax knowledge – completion or working towards completion of Level II CICA in-depth tax course;
• Minimum 3-5 years of corporate tax experience in public accounting practice with exposure to public companies; Industry experience is an asset;
• An accounting designation is required (CA/CMA/CGA/CPA);
• Driven and dedicated to quality work;
• Well organized and results oriented;
• A positive attitude with passion for problem solving;
• Transfer pricing experience is an asset;
• Adaptive to change, demonstrating the ability and desire to grow and develop within a role;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Excellent time management skills;
• Experience with surplus calculations, repatriation planning and safe income calculations is an asset.
• Ability to work to work overtime during quarter end accounting periods.

Tax Compliance:

• Manages tax compliance activities, to ensure all necessary tax returns are prepared and filed in a timely manner;
• Manages tax authority relations, including remittances, assessments, reassessments and audits;
• Administers intercompany transfer pricing and compiles contemporaneous documentation;
• Ensures RBA sales tax departments are preparing appropriate tax summaries in accordance with current rules;
• Supports application and compliance for issues related to indirect taxes;
• Reviews tax returns and prepares reconciliations to accounting records;
• Ensures compliance with internal control policies on tax related matters; reviews internal controls and reporting systems to identify opportunities for improvement; Research tax issues and draft memos on findings.
• Tax Planning:
• Participates in developing and implementing tax planning and tax minimization strategies;
• Oversees operation of tax structures to ensure all necessary steps are completed on a timely basis and appropriately accounted for.
• Tax Accounting and Reporting:
• Prepares and reviews tax provisions for audited and reviewed financial statements in accordance with USGAAP;
• Prepares and reviews taxable income forecasts, income tax proofs, tax notes and required reconciliations;
• Assists with advising the accounting department with legal entity accounting for non-consolidated financial statements for tax purposes;
• Prepares book to tax calculations and equivalent for Canada and US companies;
• Liaises with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits/reviews of regulatory financial statements.
• Performs other various duties including some tax research as required from time to time.

Ritchie Bros. is an equal opportunity employer and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with all applicable laws. This position is open to all qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in the country in which this job is located. Candidate selection is made by Talent Acquisition. Only electronic applications can be accepted.