Tax Manager

Department

Reports to:

Permanent Full-Time

Director of Finance and Treasury

Finance and Accounting

Location:

Hours

Experience Level:

Vancouver, BC

7 + years

Full time hours - Mon. to Fri.

Salary Band

Education Level:

Special Requirements

Bachelor's degree

CPA or equivalent

General Accountability

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Treasury, the Tax Manager is a senior finance professional responsible for leading the organization's tax function and supporting broader business objectives and growth initiatives. As a key member of the corporate finance team, the Tax Manager oversees corporate tax compliance, planning, reporting, and risk management activities. This role ensures adherence to all applicable tax laws and regulations while identifying opportunities to optimize the company's overall tax position. Working closely with Finance, Accounting, Legal, and external advisors, the Tax Manager provides strategic tax guidance and supports business growth, corporate transactions, and other key initiatives.

Core Responsibilities

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Manage the preparation, review, and filing of federal, provincial/state, local, and other tax returns
• Ensure timely and accurate tax payments and regulatory filings
• Oversee tax provisions and related disclosures for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess impacts on the organization
• Assist the Company in obtaining tax credits, accelerated deductions and other government incentives supporting the mining industry and critical minerals

Tax Planning & Strategy

• Develop and implement tax planning strategies to optimize the Company's tax position
• Support mergers and acquisitions, financing transactions, and corporate restructuring initiatives from a tax perspective
• Evaluate tax implications of new business activities, contracts, and investments
• Provide recommendations to senior leadership on tax-related risks and opportunities

Audit & Risk Management

• Manage relationships with tax authorities and external auditors
• Lead responses to tax audits, examinations, and inquiries

  Team & Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate with accounting, treasury, legal, payroll, and operational teams
  • Support process improvements and automation initiatives within the tax function
  • Manage and develop tax staff and/or external service providers as applicable
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to finance leadership and business stakeholders

  Required Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field
  • CPA accounting designation
  • 7+ years of progressive accounting and corporate tax experience in public accounting and/or industry, preferably with a big four accounting firm
  • Strong knowledge of corporate income tax, indirect tax, and tax accounting IFRS principles.
  • Experience preparing and reviewing tax returns and tax provisions under IFRS accounting standards
  • Advanced MS Excel and financial analytic skills
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and project management abilities

  Preferred

  • Experience in a multi-entity, multinational, or complex corporate environment
  • Mining or real estate experience in Canada and/or the USA
  • CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Course
  • Familiarity with ERP systems and tax technology solutions
  • Leadership or people management experience

  Skills And Competencies

  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within established timelines
  • Strategic thinking and business partnership
  • Leadership and team development
  • Analytical problem solving
  • Attention to detail, excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
  • Process improvement mindset
  • Risk assessment and mitigation

  Compensation

  Additionally, our compensation benefits package includes competitive salary and vacation packages, health and insurance benefits program, and an RRSP program.