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Tax Specialist III

Seaspan

Pay
$99,000 – $121,000 a year
Where
North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Work mode
Hybrid
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Your applicationOpen nowTax Specialist IIISeaspan · North Vancouver, BC, Canada

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13.3% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Seaspan postings stay open a median of 14 days.

Share of postings closed within
  1. 2.1%1 day
  2. 4.6%3 days
  3. 13.3%7 days
  4. 21.3%14 days
  5. 35.7%30 days
  6. 59.1%60 days
This job: posted 12 days ago

Seaspan median: 14 days open

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Job Description

Reporting to the Director, Taxation, the Tax Specialist III is responsible for assisting with all of the company’s tax requirements. This includes supporting the establishment and maintenance of corporate and indirect tax records, assisting with the preparation of tax returns and provisions and other related financial and management reports, as well as assisting with ensuring that the internal and external tax reporting system are accurate and complete for reporting and compliance purposes. Compliance includes providing required financial information to federal, provincial and foreign taxation authorities. This role assists with implementing tax-planning strategies to minimize company tax liabilities and participates in financial accounting and management functions, such as maintaining management reports and posting journal entries.

This position offers opportunities to develop expertise in domestic and international corporate taxation, indirect tax, tax planning, and tax accounting within a complex marine and shipbuilding organization.

Note: This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule after 90 days of onsite work and onboarding. Employee will be subject to the terms of the Flexible Work Policy Agreement.

What you’ll do

  • Prepare and assist with providing analysis on all aspects relating to the company’s corporate and indirect tax reporting requirements, including preparation and/or review of annual, monthly and periodic reports, returns as required by various tax authorities and related journal entries, and reconciliations.
  • Assists with ensuring that all external submissions and filings are provided on an accurate and timely basis and deadlines are met.
  • Supports the company’s efforts in preparing the annual Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit claim.
  • Assists with preparation and/or review of comprehensive tax provision working papers.
  • Assists with ensuring effective tax systems and controls are in place. Assists with coordinating tax accounting functions within the financial reporting department.
  • Assists with the evaluation and establishment of policies and procedures regarding compliance reporting to federal, provincial and foreign tax authorities. Assists with ensures that policies and procedures are in accordance with evolving regulations, legal requirements and industry trends.
  • Assists with preparation of accurate tax forecasting models to support key business decisions.
  • Supports tax planning initiatives for the company and its parent organization to meet organizational goals.
  • Assists with ensuring that tax-related transactions are completed in all respects.
  • Supports any new systems integration that is designed to improve financial reporting, information flow, and management analysis in accordance with established corporate goals.
  • Supports external corporate and indirect tax audits and liaises with business areas to obtain necessary documentation.
  • Participates in initiatives to implement corporate goals and objectives.

What you’ll bring

  • Undergraduate degree.
  • Canadian CPA designation. Candidates nearing completion may be considered.
  • Minimum 4 years of related tax and accounting experience.
  • Demonstrated technical proficiency and knowledge of Canadian corporate tax.
  • Accounting experience and knowledge of financial practices and procedures.
  • Experience with international tax matters, including withholding tax, transfer pricing, foreign tax credits and cross-border taxation, is considered an asset.
  • Experience with indirect tax is an asset.
  • Experience with SR&ED is an asset.
  • Experience with preparation of deferred/future income tax calculations is preferred.
  • Ability to work independently and as a team under tight deadlines.
  • Understanding of governmental regulations and reporting requirements.
  • Strong organizational, verbal and written communications skills.
  • Computer literate, including tax reporting software and advanced Excel. Experience with ERP systems is an asset.

Why you’ll love working here

  • This is a full-time, permanent position. With multiple operations and long-term projects, Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come.
  • In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan matching, this role provides you with a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate’s experience.
  • We also provide the best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including things such as extended health care (i.e. paramedical services for massage therapy, speech therapy, mental health coverage, physiotherapy, and more), dental care, vision care, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave coverage, $500 personal spending account, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).

The estimated salary for this position is $99,000 - $121,000. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate’s skills and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

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About Us

Seaspan Shipyards is one of North America’s most modern shipyards and unique in its ability to provide a complete range of services including new construction, conversion, refit, repair and life-cycle maintenance work for Canada’s Coast Guard and Navy as well as commercial vessels including cruise-ships and deep-sea vessels. Seaspan Shipyards operations include Vancouver Shipyards, Vancouver Drydock and Victoria Shipyards.

To learn more, visit our website: www.seaspan.com

This position may involve defense articles and/or technical data regulated by the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the U.S. Arms Export Control Act. In compliance with ITAR, the successful candidate will be subject to a security clearance through the Canadian Controlled Goods Program as regulated by the Controlled Goods Regulations and Defense Production Act. The successful candidate will be required to maintain their security clearance throughout their employment in this position.

Seaspan is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including, women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] for confidential support. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment.

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