How You Can Make An Impact
- Take ownership of multi‑jurisdictional corporate tax compliance, tax accounting and tax support for strategic initiatives and transactions in a hands‑on manager role.
- Prepare and file U.S. federal corporate income tax returns for the group, including Forms 1120, 5471, 1118 and the 899x series, as well as multi‑state income and franchise tax returns.
- Record tax payments via journal entries, maintain accurate general ledger reconciliations and prepare year‑end tax provisions for the U.S. consolidated group and Canadian entity.
- Manage federal, state and local tax audits, inquiries, notices and other tax matters, coordinating responses and negotiating resolutions where needed.
- Oversee preparation and filing of sales & use tax returns, Canadian GST/HST returns, property tax returns and annual filings such as FBAR and Form 1042.
- Oversee the SAP tax engine, assisting with updates, changes and migrations, and ensuring that tax settings and processes support accurate and efficient compliance.
- Analyze legislative and regulatory changes for their impact on the business; partner with Finance, Legal, Operations and other functions to support strategic initiatives and transactions, and develop and maintain effective tax controls, processes and documentation.
What Sets You Apart
- Bringing at least 8+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, gained in public accounting, a corporate tax department or a mix of both.
- Demonstrated experience supporting complex organizations with multiple entities, business lines or jurisdictions, and managing tax compliance, tax accounting and tax planning responsibilities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation or a related field; a CPA, Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent professional certification is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. corporate federal and state income tax regulations and expertise in consolidated federal and multi‑state tax return preparation.
- Experience supporting federal and state tax audits, handling inquiries and notices, and resolving complex tax issues.
- Exposure to international tax topics and foreign source income is preferred, along with familiarity with Canadian tax requirements
- Comfortable working with MS Office Suite and tax/compliance tools; experience with CorpTax and SAP is preferred. You bring a detail‑oriented, structured working style and strong communication skills, enabling you to explain tax impacts clearly to both finance and non‑finance stakeholders.
What We Offer
- We value your expertise. A competitive compensation package with an annual base salary of $115k - $125k.
- Purpose and impact. Your work ensures tax integrity and supports strategic decisions in a company dedicated to improving human living conditions through life science solutions.
- Comprehensive benefits. A competitive total rewards package, including health, financial and education benefits, supports you in different stages of life.
- Professional growth. Opportunities to deepen your expertise in domestic and international tax, systems (e.g. SAP) and strategic projects, and to progress in finance leadership within a global organization.
- Collaborative environment. Close partnership with Finance, Legal, Operations and global colleagues in a culture that values integrity, clear communication and continuous improvement.