Industry: Oil & Gas
Rate: $115-140K

Overview

Our client is a large public oil & gas company based in downtown Calgary.  Currently they are looking for a Senior Tax Specialist to join their team.  This is a permanent role reporting to the Manager of Tax.

Responsibilities: 

The successful candidate will join the Manager of Tax to work as a team in a full cycle tax role, from planning, M&A, to compliance and provisions. Specific duties include:

Tax Planning

• General corporate tax planning
• Acquisition & disposition tax planning
• Monitor and assess changes in tax legislation
• Research and advise on various tax related topics
• Assist with compensation planning and taxable benefits
• Liaise with various third-party providers
• Ad hoc tax projects as required

Compliance

• Preparation of all federal and provincial income tax returns
• Research and document tax filing positions
• Preparation of all quarterly and year-end income tax provisions
• Coordination of US income tax returns and US sales tax returns
• Model and manage estimated tax payments
• Manage all tax related processes
• Manage non-resident withholding tax payments and filings
• Coordinate the Scientific Research and Development filings
• Oversee and maintain transfer pricing documentation
• Oversee the monthly GST and PST filings and compliance

Audits

• Coordinate all tax audits
• Manage any objections and appeals

Requirements:

• CPA designation
• Completion or enrollment in the In-depth Tax Course levels I and II
• Experienced tax practitioner with 5 + years of tax experience in a corporate environment or equivalent public practice with oil and gas experience
• Team oriented mentality, and willingness to pitch in whenever and however possible
• Strong communication skills and the ability to develop effective work relationships within the organization
• Strong work ethic and ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized

To apply, please email us your resume, attached, in confidence to mike.buckner@roneta.com.  Please include the title of this position in the subject line.  We prefer resume files as .doc or .rtf; pdf acceptable.