Senior Manager International Taxation

Location: 

Vancouver, BC, CA Toronto, ON, CA Calgary, AB, CA Ottawa, ON, CA Burnaby, BC, CA Edmonton, AB, CA

Req ID:  44214
Jobs by Category:  People & Culture, Finance and Corporate Affairs
Job Function:  Finance
Status:  Full Time
Schedule:  Regular

 

Join our team

 

The TELUS Tax team provides critical expertise, consultation and counsel to the various entities and business groups, domestic and international, within TELUS. As trusted advisors, we help support complex business transactions with insights and recommendations that influence decisions made by stakeholders and senior leaders. We are practical and creative, providing innovative solutions in our quest to be the leading in-house global Tax team. Our team takes pride in driving operational excellence, best practices, and optimum results which contribute to business growth and exceptional customer and team member experiences.

 

Here’s the impact you’ll make and what we’ll accomplish together

 

As the Senior Manager International Taxation, you will participate in the development and execution of Canadian international and non US income tax (“International Tax”) operating strategies to improve operational efficiencies, ensure compliance with tax laws, and manage International Tax audits. You will monitor International Tax developments and implement changes to ensure timely compliance with the legislation.

 

Reporting to the Director Taxation, the Senior Manager International Taxation, will support all aspects of International Tax planning and compliance as well as provide income tax provision support and monitoring for TELUS group subsidiaries.

 

Here’s how

 

  • Assist in managing TELUS’ International Tax risk while complying with our Tax Strategy EN   the tax laws and working with internal and external stakeholders
  • Research and pro-actively support a broad range of internal initiatives as they relate to International Tax including mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, corporate reorganizations, process and efficiency initiatives, treasury financing activities, and employee benefits
  • Reviewing and analyzing corporate financial records, researching and determining proper tax treatment for a wide variety of transactions, preparing and reviewing International Tax returns, and reviewing assessments and tax payments
  • Tax planning and compliance for Canadian outbound foreign affiliate investments including preparation or review of surplus calculations, FAPI calculations, Pillar Two calculations and Country-by-Country Reporting (CBCr), maintaining data on tax attributes, monitoring intercompany transactions (e.g. loans, cash repatriation, etc.), and supporting withholding tax compliance
  • Preparing and/or reviewing business unit quarterly and year-end income tax provisions
  • Supporting the management of audits conducted by tax authorities with respect to International Tax including proactively liaising with government authorities in relation to audit or other issues or queries, reviewing reassessment proposals, researching legislation, preparing position papers, filing objections, negotiating resolutions and supporting litigation
  • Reviewing and providing guidance on cross border customer and procurement agreements to drive ideal income tax outcomes for TELUS
  • Actively supporting systems implementation and other projects with a view to optimizing tax outcomes

 

 

You’re the missing piece of the puzzle

 

  • Valued for your minimum 7 years of International Tax experience, in-depth income tax knowledge and strong technical competence
  • Ability to analyze complex issues and transactions including reviewing and researching technical tax materials and legislation, identifying various alternatives, assessing their strengths and weaknesses and making practical recommendations aligned with corporate goals and initiatives while managing tax risk
  • Engaging communicator with strong verbal and written communications skills and excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact confidently with senior management, business stakeholders, tax authorities, peers and external service providers
  • Proactive planner with the ability to scope out difficult tasks, set objectives and goals, develop schedules, prioritize multiple activities, anticipate roadblocks and manage multiple deliverables to meet deadlines and goals in a fast-paced, complex and ever-changing environment
  • Effective team member able to lead moderately complex projects, to work well in a cross-functional team environment while creating and maintaining strong working relationships with TELUS team members from different functional areas. Willing to work toward required outcomes even when circumstances are challenging (e.g. tight deadlines, limited information or resources, etc.)
  • High degree of professionalism, integrity and ethics with a desire to learn and become a value-add team member, hands on approach to problem solving in a proactive and collaborative manner

 

Great-to-haves

 

  • University degree and CPA designation
  • In-depth knowledge of the Canadian income tax rules and filing requirements with respect to foreign affiliates to ensure compliance with the Income Tax Act (Canada)
  • Completion of CPA Canada’s In-depth Tax program
  • Completion of CPA Canada’s In-depth International Tax course
  • Strong financial accounting knowledge 
  • Skilled in income tax preparation and research software, SAP, Excel, PowerPoint and other common software applications
  • Unquestionable ethics and integrity

 

Location - Anywhere in Canada

 

#LI-REMOTE 

Salary Range:  $96,000 - $144,000
Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan:  15%

Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience. In addition, TELUS offers rewarding benefits, which may vary per job function, such as:

  • Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
  • Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both
  • Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs
  • Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
  • Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills
  • And much more …

A bit about us

We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world. 

You’ll find our engaging, high-performance culture personally fulfilling, professionally challenging, and financially rewarding. We’re committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability. Your unique contributions and talents will be valued and respected here. When you join our team, you’re helping us make the future friendly.

Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.

 

 

 

 

People & Culture, Finance and Corporate Affairs

Across People & Culture, Finance and Corporate Affairs, we are the diverse and talented team responsible for making sure TELUS is managed as a world-leading organization. ​

We are honoured to be recognized

82%
2023 engagement score

140,000+
Team members worldwide

12
# of years voted One of Canada’s Best Corporate Citizens

Accessibility

TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.