Sr Analyst, Canadian Taxation - Jobs in Montréal

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Position title: Sr Analyst, Canadian TaxationLocation: Montreal (hybrid)Reports to: Manager, Canadian TaxationThe Canadian Taxation group, which is part of the Taxation department, which also includes US taxation and international taxation, is dedicated to ensuring the sound management of Canadian tax issues in a changing environment. It must ensure that best practices are implemented for all aspects of Canadian taxation, while taking into account the impact of these practices on the rest of the group.The Canadian taxation group must, among other things, ensure that it actively participates in reducing the corporation #39;s overall tax burden, consolidating the overall tax provision and ensuring tax compliance. It must also make sure that the expertise in Canadian taxation benefits all Domtar internal services.Reporting to the Manager, Canadian Taxation your role as Senior Analyst, Canadian Taxation will consist of providing support to the Manager in all issues related to the Canadian taxes including preparation of Canadian tax returns, Canadian tax provision and assisting with tax audits.Job Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Prepare the Canadian quarterly and annual tax provision, research and document related tax accounting issues and participate actively in the consolidated tax provision;
• Prepare the Canadian tax returns, from data collection to filling the returns;
• Assist with commodity tax questions;
• Assist the Manager in dealing efficiently and timely with tax audits;
• Prepare technical tax position memorandums on Canadian tax issues and participate in various strategic projects. These efforts will be a key contribution to the decision making process of the finance group;

Key Skills:

• Rigorous and strong analytical skills;
• Proactive and a good team member;
• Autonomous and resourceful;
• Good people skills.

Professional Experience/Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in accountancy;
• Master’s degree in taxation or completion of the CICA In-dept tax courses (an asset);
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate Canadian taxation;
• Acute knowledge of GAAP on deferred taxes;
• Keen knowledge of Taxprep and the Microsoft Office suite;
• CPA professional designation is a definite asset;
• Knowledge in commodity taxes is a definite asset;
• Knowledge of OneSource software or other tax provision software is an asset;
• Knowledge of SAP and Longview or similar accounting software is a definite asset;
• Strong communication skills and bilingual in both English* and French (written and spoken).

*This is required since as part of this function, you will have to intervene with customers, partners and/or our American subsidiaries on a recurring basis, both orally and in writing.You must successfully complete a selection process that includes interviews, aptitude tests (for some positions) and reference verification.Domtar is an equal opportunity employer. We invite women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply.Our offer:

• A downtown location (Place-des-Arts metro)
• Alternative Work Arrangements; hybrid remote work and flextime.
• A 35 hours work week
• A modern, spacious and dynamic environment.
• Competitive compensation, including annual bonus plan.
• An extended flexible insurance plan (life, medical, dental).
• An employee assistance program.
• A pension plan with matching company contributions to help make planning for your retirement easy.
• Employer-paid development and continuing education.
• A childcare Centre on location.

About Domtar:Domtar is a leading provider of a wide variety of fiber-based products including communication, specialty and packaging papers, market pulp and air laid nonwovens. Domtar’s principal executive office is in Fort Mill, South Carolina and Domtar is part of the Paper Excellence group of companies.With approximately 6,300 employees serving more than 50 countries around the world, Domtar is driven by a commitment to turn sustainable wood fiber into useful products that people rely on every day. Through our values of agility, caring and innovation, we constantly find better ways to serve our customers, support our employees and strengthen our communities.