Manager, Tax

Job Description

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, RRSP, Paid Direct Drug Card, & Scholarship Opportunities for children of associates, Paid Time Off, and much more

• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support North America's food distribution system

• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Summary:

Core-Mark is seeking an experienced and innovative Transaction Tax Manager to join its Richmond, B.C. based team. The Core-Mark tax department is a team of highly skilled tax professional committed to personal, professional and organizational growth. We operate in a fast-paced growth-oriented business environment.

Reporting to the Director

• Tax Operations, the Tax Manager will manage a team and will be responsible for all aspects of Canadian and US transaction tax compliance. You will participate in tax research, tax compliance, tax audits, process improvements, and other department projects as assigned. This is a full-time position based in Richmond, B.C. with option for hybrid work upon completion of requisite training.

Compensation: $90,000 - 140,000 annually

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overseeing the accurate and timely preparation and filing of US and Canadian sales and excise tax returns

• Responsible for reviewing and approving tax compliance working papers and account reconciliations

• Engage, mentor and train the team by building trust, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities,

• Provide tax expertise and audit support to Core-Mark's US and Canadian warehouse personnel

• Identify and mitigate tax risks

• Conduct tax research as required, and prepare technical memoranda where appropriate

• Monitor federal and state legislative developments and perform analyses to evaluate the impact to Core-Mark's operations

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with warehouse and corporate personnel

• Effectively communicate with internal staff, taxing authorities and outside service providers on tax compliance matters

• Proactively seek opportunities for process improvement, data management opportunities and other efficiencies

• Assist with the review and approval of US property tax returns

• Participate in Tax Department projects as assigned

• Potential for travel - within Canada and US

• Perform other duties as assigned

Desired Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

• Detail oriented with strong analytical, research and problem resolution skills

• Solid organizational skills

• Demonstrated strong leadership and interpersonal skills

• Strong work ethic and proven ability to meet tight deadlines on multiple competing projects

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Required Qualifications

• Business Degree/Diploma with emphasis in Accounting or Tax

• Minimum of 6+ years of progressive experience in public accounting and/or Corporate tax department handling tax high volume compliance

• Proven work experience leading a team as a Tax Manager or Tax Team Lead

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required

Preferred Qualifications

• Master Degree in Taxation

• Experience with SAP (or similar ERP systems) and an aptitude to learn new software

• Accounting Designation

• CPA (US or Canada)

• Excise / Sales Tax experience - a plus