Manager - Tax (Canada)

Holman is a global automotive leader that serves both commercial and consumer clients The Holman Way by always doing the right thing for our people, our customers, and the community since 1924. The Holman story began nearly a century ago as a single Ford dealership in New Jersey. Today, Holman, headquartered in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, is one of the largest family-owned automotive service organizations in North America with more than 6,500 employees across North America, the UK, and Germany.

Holman delivers a unique range of automotive-centric services including industry-leading fleet management and leasing; vehicle fabrication and upfitting; component manufacturing and productivity solutions; powertrain distribution and logistics services; commercial and personal insurance and risk management; and retail automotive sales as one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the United States. Guided by its deeply rooted core values and principles, Holman is continuously Driving What’s Right.

Holman is currently accepting applications for the role of Manager- Tax in Canada.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation of tax provisions and disclosures in financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
• Oversee and manage all aspects of tax compliance, including the preparation and filing of corporate & partnership income tax returns and other relevant filings.
• Manage and oversee indirect tax compliance, reporting, and strategies, including GST/HST, QST & PST, and other relevant taxes. Ensure proper documentation and support for indirect tax audits.
• Manage and improve the tax reporting process, identifying areas for continuous improvement and efficiency.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations and assess their impact on the organization, providing recommendations to management.
• Collaborate closely with finance and other business teams to ensure alignment of tax strategies with business goals and objectives. Provide tax insights for strategic decision-making.
• Partner with the International tax team on transfer pricing arrangements and other global tax strategies & compliance.
• Act as the primary contact for Canadian government tax auditors and external. Manage tax audits by responding to inquiries, providing necessary documentation, and overseeing the audit process.
• Mentor a team of tax professionals, providing guidance on technical issues, career development, and performance management. Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Serves as a role model for others in the organization, embodying honesty, integrity, and participative leadership techniques.
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

Education and/or Training:

• University Degree - Business related major
• Canadian Professional designation (CPA) and/or Masters in Tax.
• Completion of CPA In-depth Tax Course, Masters of Tax or similar
• Completion or currently enrolled in the CPA GST/HST In-Depth Tax Course

Relevant Work Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive Canadian tax experience, with at least 3 years in a people leadership role

Pay:

At Holman, we exist to provide rewarding careers and better lives for employees and their families. We hire, train, empower, and reward exceptional people. Our journey is guided by our desire to get it right every time and the acknowledgement that we have an opportunity to be better. To be better, we have to do better, and to do better we must know better. That’s why we are listening, open to learning new things – about ourselves and each other. We will never stop striving for improved diversity, equity, and inclusion because we are successful together when we feel trusted and supported. It’s The Holman Way.

Holman is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive and barrier-free workplace. We are committed to providing accommodations to all applicants throughout the interview process, upon request, in all aspects of the selection process. We employ artificial intelligence (AI) technology as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and objectivity.