Taxes Director

 A Sustainable, Forward Thinking Protein Company

Maple Leaf Foods announced that it will be separating into two independent public companies.  The new Pork Company; Canada Packers will be unleashed as a world leading organization producing sustainable meats. This will provide both businesses with a sharper focus to execute their own growth strategy and both are committed to best-in-class strategies. Canada Packers will be a leader in sustainability produced, premium quality and value-added products.  Canada Packers is building its leadership team, and this is an exciting opportunity to join a premium company that is unlocking significant growth potential.

Our job is to make great food.

The Pork Company will embrace Maple Leaf Foods strong values-based culture, where our people are deeply engaged in work that is purposeful, fast-paced, and challenging.  We cultivate an open, non-bureaucratic and inclusive workplace that fosters safety and transparency, along with individual leadership and accountability. Each team member has a voice and plays an active role in helping all of us achieve our goals with passion and discipline. We support one another to grow professionally, to learn new skills and to take on challenging experiences in the spirit of continuous improvement.

The Opportunity:

The Director, Taxes provides leadership and management to the tax function working with senior management and the corporate finance team as well as collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.This position is an integral part of the finance team providing leadership, technical expertise, and executing on our tax strategies. This role will manage the Company’s income tax accounting and compliance activities and participate in tax controversy matters, tax planning, and ad hoc projects. The Director, Tax will develop talent within the tax team and have a strong collaborative relationship with members of MLF’s Finance team.Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by November 01. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

A snapshot of some of the exciting things you will lead and do:

• Lead and inspire your two direct reports and manage the tax team‘s income tax activities (may also include commodity taxes for an experienced candidate).
• Ensure timely delivery and responsible for overseeing and managing consolidated income tax provisions.
•  Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies.
•  Collaborate and partner with the financial reporting, treasury, investor relations, and operations teams for forecasting, organizational structuring initiatives, and periodic reporting.
• Provide leadership to the tax team ensuring the timely and accurate completion of domestic income tax compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with the VP Taxation on tax planning projects and in managing income tax audits and managing the Company’s relationship with the CRA.
• Interact with colleagues and executives in other functions, including on special projects and ad hoc requests.
• Ensure that the quality of tax analyses, tax reporting, and compliance activities are consistent with professional standards and company policies and procedures
• Develop team members by providing coaching and mentorship. Take on an active role in the professional development of team’s members.
• Develop a deep understanding of Maple Leaf Foods: its business, strategy, culture and vision and leadership values.

What we have to offer you:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles, helping team members achieve work-life balance—combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful collaboration in the office setting.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
•  Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.

What you will bring:

•  CPA (preferably CA background).
• Completed the CPA Canada In-depth Tax Course and/or hold an MTax degree.
• Minimum 10 years Canadian income tax experience, including at least 5 years at a public company.
• Manufacturing background preferred.
• Ability to develop a close working relationship with business partners in order to obtain a deep understanding of the business.
• Experience implementing and managing international tax structures and related compliance.
•  Experience dealing with CRA auditors and Appeals.
• Experience managing a team of professionals.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to deal with ambiguity.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly, concisely and to work comfortably with all levels of management.

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at accommodations@mapleleaf.com.Disclaimer:  Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board.  Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.